Listen to a conversation I had with April Baer, host of “Stateside,” about my book “Tomorrow Brings Memories — Detroit’s First Underground Record Company.” Includes music!
Recent articles
Al Allen’s Black Beauty – A Guitar Story
Guitarist Al Allen achieved an artist’s dream of developing a unique style and sound when he and Jack Matthew patented a vibrato and installed it on his 1955 Les Paul model Gibson.
Lee Nolan Faulkner at peace
Mr. Faulkner’s family recently shared the news that he passed away May 25, 2022.
New book fills missing gaps in Detroit music history
It was supposed to be a blog post. It grew into a book. It’s been nine years since Detroit Country Music was published. Its first few chapters make it clear…
Johnny Clem and them
With his pianos, then keyboard, Johnny Clem kept the instrument prominent in Detroit country-western and rock’n’roll bands during the 1950s through the dawn of the 21st century.
Happy 100th birthday, Les York of the York Brothers
Today we mark the centennial birthday of Les York, creator of “Hamtramck Mama,” Detroit’s first hit C&W record.
Undecided Heart: Ralph Davis, Part Three
After playing his first gigs in Detroit, musician and songwriter Ralph Davis moved to the WSM Grand Ole Opry, where he performed for 40 years.
Undecided Heart: Ralph Davis, Part Two
Ralph Davis, Bud Titus, and the sweet country records they cut in 1957.
New book!
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