Dr. J's Blog

Details: Category: Dr. J's Blog; Published: 03 February 2024

The failure of their equipment to arrive in time for their first Michigan gig in the summer of 1967 led to a friendship between The Who and SRC and an offer for the Ann Arbor band to record for The Who's record label.

Details: Category: Dr. J's Blog; Published: 07 December 2023

Best Albums of the Year

Once again, my longtime friend and fellow music lover, Larry Van Cleve and I have put together our annual lists of what we liked best from the past year. As usual, my list is in alphabetical order but this year I added something new – a section that recognizes some great recordings by Michigan artists.

Details: Category: Dr. J's Blog; Published: 15 February 2023

96 Tears

Lou Pazienza has an unusual hobby. The Rhode Island native (75) lives in Cranston, a city of around 80,000, located just south of the capital of Providence. He started creating unique displays about 16 years ago on the lawn of his sister’s house, the former home of their parents. The lawn project that captured my attention recently, however, was his elaborate creation that celebrated the 56th anniversary of “96 Tears reaching # 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Details: Category: Dr. J's Blog; Published: 19 December 2022

Best Albums of the Year

My good friend, and fellow music junkie, Larry Van Cleve and I share our annual listings of what we feel are the best albums/CDs of the past year. It’s what older guys do.

Dr. J’s Best Albums of 2022 (in alphabetical order)