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Thoughts On Music Critics (No, I'm Not One)

August 30, 2023

Billy Joel Classic Rock Music Books and Magazines

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The Brian Setzer Orchestra – Wolfgang's Big Night Out (2007)

August 23, 2023

Big Bands Brian Setzer Instrumental Jazz Rock 'n Roll

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Last Albums: Ray Charles - Genius Loves Company (2004)

August 17, 2023

Jazz Vocals Last Albums Pop Vocals Ray Charles Rhythm and Blues

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Almost Hits: The Band - The Weight (1968)

August 11, 2023

Almost Hits Classic Rock In Memoriam The Band

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Hardwicke Circus - Fly The Flag (2023)

August 07, 2023

Hardwicke Circus Rock 'n Roll

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Carly Simon - Take Me Out To The Ballgame (1994)

August 03, 2023

Baseball Carly Simon Great Cover Versions

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The Museum of Music Technology

The Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP) is the caretaker of a massive collection of historically significant electronic music and rock 'n roll gear. Their mission is to preserve and share the history and the people behind some of the most rare and important synthesizers, effects and amplification on the planet. You can see literally hundreds of these instruments at EMEAPP's Museum of Music Technology.

You can read Bloggerhythms' review of this fine museum here.

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