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May, 2008

We're getting set for the publication of Join Together: Forty Years of the Rock Festival which will be published in June by Backbeat Books.  My thanks to the 95 musicians who contributed their memories to tell this story!

Steel Panther is rocking hard with lotsa good things happening for the band and frontman Ralph Saenz. Check out Ralph's website at http://ralphsaenz.com

October, 2007

I highly recommend the film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford". Ron Hansen wrote a terrific novel and I am so pleased that Brad Pitt and his production team did such a wonderful job honoring Ron's story.  Yes, there are a few historical errors but, like the book, the film is a fictionalization of real events. "The Assassination of Jesse James" is clearly the best "Jesse" movie to date.  This intense character study features excellent acting on the part of Casey Affleck and Brad Pitt, both of whom truly capture Bob Ford and Jesse James at this particular time in their lives.  See it!

July, 2007

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend George McCorkle. George was a great talent and his contributions to the Marshall Tucker Band and contemporary music are significant and legendary. I was blessed to have George in my life and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and those who were touched by his music. The world is a better place for George having been in it. Please keep George's wife Vivienne and his family in your prayers.

October, 2006

Happier Days: Paramount Television's Classic Sitcoms, 1974-1984 was released last October and I'm now working on Join Together: Forty Years of Rock Festivals which will be published next year by Backbeat Books. Click on the link for more info.

The Marshall Tucker Band is one of the greatest bands in rock and roll.  I strongly urge you all to sign the on-line petition to get the band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - something that is long overdue.  For more information, and to sign the petition, go to: http://www.originalmarshalltucker.com

My friend, recording artist Donna Frost, is in the studio recording her new cd and from the songs that I've heard it's gonna be terrific.  The title song, "Paying to Play" is dynamite. Donna is one talented lady. Check out Donna's impressive resume at http://donnafrost.com

Congratulations to Lynyrd Skynyrd members Ed King, Artimus Pyle, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Gary Rossington and the late Leon Wilkeson, Steve Gaines, Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins for their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. About damn time! I'd also like to acknowledge Dean Kilpatrick and the Skynyrd '77 crew - the best in the biz.