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“If I Were A Carpenter”: An Unlikely Tribute Album
Alternative acts from the 90s covering the songs of The Carpenters? You'd be surprised what's revealed on "If I Were A Carpenter."
John Visconti
John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, from The British Invasion and Motown, to the blues, a dash of jazz, on through to power pop, funk, retro soul, folk, bubblegum and metal. He digs film noir, screwball comedies, classic B movies, and Toho’s original Godzilla series. In the late 1980s, John was a writer and editor for the KISS fanzine Fire. A friend once called him “the human incarnation of an entertainment encyclopedia.” After long stints in the worlds of publishing and IT, he’s currently working in healthcare. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Ride Captain Ride”
"Seventy-three men sailed up..." It's another One-Hit-Wonder you told us was a fave. We dig into "Ride Captain Ride" by Blues Image.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Psychotic Reaction”
Count Five served up a choice slice of 60s garage rock with "Psychotic Reaction." It's one of your favorite "one-hit-wonders," so we dug into the backstory.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Incense and Peppermints”
"Incense and Peppermints" is another of those one-hit-wonders that YOU told us was a favorite. We got the backstory.
Did He “Fight the Law”? The Mystery of Bobby Fuller
The Bobby Fuller Four had a hit with "I Fought the Law." But real-life took a darker turn for their lead singer.