“They're dancin' on the ceiling' they're dancin' on the floor People everywhere coming through the door”Fifty years ago, in April of 1973, Boston’s J.Geils Band released Bloodshot, their third album. It was Geils’ first effort to enter the top ten on the Billboard 200. The lead track was “(Ain’t Nothing But A) House Party.” Originally cut by The Showstoppers, the song was a 1968 regional favorite in the Philadelphia... more

Tragic Hero of the Month: Drummer Jim GordonAs a teenager passionate about guitar and rock music, I was a fan of the band Cream. The band featured Eric Clapton, Jack  Bruce, and Ginger Baker. I never got the chance to see them in concert, so when Eric, Ginger, and Steve Winwood (from Traffic) formed Blind Faith, there was no way I would miss seeing them when they came to Bridgeport, CT in 1969.From our vantage point in front of the stage, my friend Jay Stollman and I were mesmerized by... more