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RIP Jeff Beck

January 12, 2023 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Rock legend Jeff Beck passed away yesterday. Rolling Stone's Daniel Kreps and Kory Grow write in Beck's obituary: JEFF BECK, THE blues-rock innovator and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who revolutionized how the guitar is played, died Tuesday at the age of 78. Beck’s family confirmed the former Yardbirds guitarist’s death Wednesday. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” Beck’s family said in a statement. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family … [Read more...]

RIP Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac

December 1, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Singer-songwriter Christine McVie of the famous rock band, Fleetwood Mac, has passed away peacefully at age 79 with family surrounding her in the hospital. British-born McVie was the author of some of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits, including Little Lies, Everywhere, Don't Stop, Say You Love Me, and Songbird. The BBC's Robert Greenall and George Bowden discuss McVie's life and contributions to rock and roll, writing: The family's statement said "we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved … [Read more...]

Taylor Hawkins Tribute: Rush & Dave Grohl at Wembley Stadium

September 16, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Rush & Dave Grohl - 2112 Part 1 Overture & Working Man - Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium (09/03/22). Note from YSG check your sound ; ) P.S. Dave Grohl's five favorite drummers of all time (faroutmagazine.co.uk): Neil Peart One man that seems inextricably linked to the Foo Fighters singer is Neil Peart, and when presented the chance to play with his Rush bandmates, he quickly scoffed. The story goes that after Neil Peart decided to hang up his sticks and retire from working with Rush, there were rumours that Dave Grohl could help out Geddy Lee and Alex … [Read more...]

Your Survival Guy’s Favorite Version of Rush’s “Xanadu”

August 25, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Your Survival Guy’s favorite version of Rush’s “Xanadu” is on the iconic live album Exit…Stage Left. Listen here: Here's a description of the making of "Xanadu" from Mystic Rhythms Live on YouTube: "Xanadu" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush from their 1977 album "A Farewell to Kings." It is approximately 11 minutes long, beginning with a five-minute-long instrumental section before transitioning to a narrative written by Neil Peart. This song is based on an unfinished poem called Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who started writing it while under the influence of drugs. … [Read more...]

Norah Jones Come Away with Me 20th Anniversary Livestream

August 1, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

The Newport Jazz Festival was this weekend. Norah Jones performed on Friday night, closing out the first day of the three-day event. It was a beautiful weekend. You could hear the music from the water or your backyard. Jones’s albums are a staple in our household. Here’s the Come Away with Me 20th Anniversary Livestream from earlier this year. … [Read more...]

Happy Memorial Day: Your Survival Guy: Proud To Be an American

May 30, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

"If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life And I had to start again With just my children and my wife I'd thank my lucky stars To be living here today 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I gladly stand up next to you And defend her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A. From the lakes of Minnesota To the hills of Tennessee Across the plains of Texas From … [Read more...]

RIP Taylor Hawkins

March 28, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the band Foo Fighters passed away on tour in Colombia over the weekend. Rolling Stone's Kat Bouza discusses Hawkins' life, writing: Taylor Hawkins, the jovial, ferocious drummer for Foo Fighters for more than two decades, died Friday at the age of 50. The band announced the musician’s death in a statement but did not reveal a cause. “The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins,” the group wrote. “His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever.” Foo Fighters are … [Read more...]

BAT OUT OF HELL: RIP Meat Loaf

January 24, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Michael Lee Aday, better known to the world as Meat Loaf, passed away last week. In The Wall Street Journal, Dominic Green discusses Meat Loaf's career, writing: Meat Loaf met his Wagner in 1973, in the form of the composer, lyricist, producer and playwright Jim Steinman, when Meat Loaf auditioned for a Steinman musical, “More Than You Deserve.” It took them four years to get “Bat Out of Hell” into the studio, onto a major label, and into the shops. Their passion and persistence was of a piece with their music: obsessive, grandiose, perverse. The critics always hated it. “If this isn’t … [Read more...]

Rush the Band: Pinball Wizards

January 18, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Received this email from a friend and had to share it with you. It linked to Stern Pinball's official Rush pinball game. Unveiling Virtually at Consumer Electronics Show CHICAGO, IL and LAS VEGAS, NV – January 4, 2022 Over 40 million records sold.  More than 40 years of unparalleled creativity.  Countless sold-out tours.  An impassioned global fan base.  A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Inductions into the Canadian and U.S. Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.  Officers of the Order of Canada.  Countless other awards and recognitions. That’s all very nice. For the three band … [Read more...]

Letters from Home: Taking Down the Christmas Tree

January 10, 2022 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

Had this song playing while taking down our Christmas tree, making an emotional task even more so. … [Read more...]

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