Sometimes we might wonder how some of our favorite bands got their name. Most of the time the answer is not that interesting. However, with the iconic British classic rock band Pink Floyd how they were named is very fascinating.
“Life by the Drop” was released on Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “The Sky is Crying” album in 1991. The song was written by Doyle Bramhall and Barbara Logan. Enjoy Dean Heckel’s cover of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Life by the Drop”.
“Little Wing” is a song released by Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1968 on his Axis: Bold as Love album. The song was written by Jimi Hendrix. Josh Turner brings a beautiful, unplugged version
“Sharp Dressed Man” from the Eliminator album in 1982. The song was written by all three band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. “Sharp Dressed Man” was released as a single in 1983. Enjoy the young Australian band Mixed Up Everything performing ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man”>
We wonder what the menu was for the Carty BBQ at Norwood, MA. It had to be good no matter what they served. Because the Joanna Connor Band ripped an amazing version of “Walkin’ Blues”. For those who are not students of the Blues “Walkin’ Blues” is a Robert Johnson tune. So, get a 12 ounce can of your favorite adult beverage and some meat lathered with Sweet Ray’s and get your groove on to the Joanna Carty Band.
“Lean on Me” released by Bill Withers in 1972 on his second album Still Bill. The song was also written by Bill Withers. “Lean on Me” reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Enjoy Larkin Poe performing Bill Withers “Lean on Me”.
We have featured several instrumental cover’s by Justin Johnson. Justin uses a phrase sampler and a double neck guitar to create an amazing cover of ZZ Top’s “La Grange”. Yes, we have many favorite instrumental covers of classic rock songs and yes Justin Johnson is one of our favorite instrumental cover artists. Enjoy!
“Just Got Paid” was released by ZZ Top on their second album Rio Grande Mud in 1972. The song was written by Billy Gibbons and Bill Ham. Enjoy ZZ Top performing “Just Got Paid” live from Texas.
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is a song originally recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on their album Electric Ladyland in 1968. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) was written by Jimi Hendrix. Enjoy phenomenal blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd performing this iconic Jimi Hendrix song.