Taylors Roadhouse

10/11/2025

ON THIS DAY in 1949, Tommy Caldwell, one of the founding members of the original Marshall Tucker Band was born. Happy heavenly birthday, Tommy! - TeamCDB

29/10/2025

Happy heavenly birthday to Charlie Daniels !! Rest in peace.

Remembering Charlie Daniels on his birthday.

09/10/2025

Working Man Blues, ...the original working man Merle Haggard, accompanied by Marty Stuart

27/09/2025

Taking applications,
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“He only likes young girls.” – “She’s only with him for money and fame.” Those were the whispers that surrounded Eric Clapton, a guitar legend already in his fifties, when he fell in love with Melia McEnery, a woman more than thirty years his junior. Many believed the relationship would fade quickly, like so many fleeting romances in the life of a rock star. Yet, contrary to the rumors, Clapton and Melia’s love became the greatest turning point of his life – a love that was lasting, redemptive, and deeply admirable.

In his memoir Clapton: The Autobiography, he wrote: “Melia changed my life in ways I could never have imagined. For the first time I felt truly settled, with someone who wanted nothing from me except for me to be myself. She gave me the gift of family, something I had longed for all my life but never thought I would have.” These words reveal that Clapton was not chasing a shallow romance, but had genuinely found in Melia the comfort and kinship he had yearned for his entire life.

He also admitted: “Our marriage has given me a stability I had always lacked. With Melia and our daughters, I found a peace I had been searching for through all the chaos of fame, addiction, and loss. They are my anchor, and without them I don’t think I could have stayed sober.” This is not only praise for a wife, but also an acknowledgment that this love was the lifeline that kept him afloat through the darkness of addiction and loneliness.

If Pattie Boyd once inspired Clapton to write songs filled with raw passion and turmoil, then Melia McEnery brought him a mature, peaceful, and enduring love. She gave him the home he had always lacked, a place where a man once considered “self-destructive” could finally be a husband, a father, and live more fully than ever before.

And so, the old whispers of gossip have long since faded into irrelevance, because the love between Clapton and Melia has proven its true worth: a love not built on age or fame, but on redemption and inner peace.

09/09/2025

Bad Company - Seagull

09/09/2025

Steppenwolf, Born To Be Wild

Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf, released in 1968, is a classic rock anthem that encapsulates the rebellious spirit and countercultural movement of the late

06/09/2025

Another victim of Lewy Body Dementia

Mark Volman, co-founder of the 1960s band The Turtles, best known for their No. 1 hit “Happy Together”, died on September 5, 2025, in Nashville after a brief illness. He was 78.

With bandmate Howard Kaylan, Volman also performed as Flo & Eddie, touring with Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention and providing backing vocals for artists like T. Rex and Bruce Springsteen. Beyond music, he earned degrees later in life, taught at Belmont University, and published his 2023 memoir Happy Forever.

Diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2020, he continued performing on the Happy Together tours into 2025. He is remembered for his vibrant stage presence, humor, and lasting impact on rock and pop music.

02/09/2025

John Paul Jones
Treasured element of Led Zeppelin

12/08/2025

Black Oak Arkansas on the Midnight Special in 1975

12/08/2025

Happy Birthday to Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, born today in 1947.

📸 Rob Monk - Prog Magazine

12/08/2025

RIP Bobby Whitlock

03/08/2025

Stanley Brothers - In The Pines

03/08/2025

Bill Monroe and Mac Wiseman

24/07/2025

RIP Ozzy Osbourne
Thanks for everything !!

24/07/2025

RIP Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness

The Prince of Darkness has bid us goodbye.
FULL STORY: https://societyofrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-prince-of-darkness-dies-at-76/

22/07/2025

RIP Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family.

The BBC reports that the Prince Of Darkness, who helped to pioneer heavy metal with his work in Black Sabbath, passed away this morning (July 22). No cause of death has been given.

The Osbournes say in a statement: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Osbourne’s death come mere weeks after he played his retirement show: an all-day extravaganza called Back To The Beginning, held at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5. The concert saw the singer play both a four-song solo set and a five-song set with the other founding members of Black Sabbath: guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.

The bill at Back To The Beginning was rounded out by such rock and metal superstar as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax and Slayer. All proceeds from the event are going to various Birmingham charities and a concert film is coming out in cinemas next year.

Osbourne co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and made eight albums with the group before splitting from them in 1979. He then launched a successful solo career, which kicked off with the 1980 album Blizzard Of Ozz. Osbourne returned to Sabbath from 1997 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2017.

Osbourne is survived by his wife/manager Sharon, whom he married in 1982, and six children.

📷: Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images

14/07/2025

So true

Jackie Gleason once told Elvis Presley to live a normal life, to go out and meet people, and to never lock himself away from the world.

It was not just friendly advice passed between two famous men. It was a quiet warning from someone who knew too well how heavy the spotlight could feel when it followed you into every corner of your life.

In 1962, Elvis visited Jackie on the set of Papa’s Delicate Condition while he was filming Girls Girls Girls in the same studio. Backstage, away from the crowds and the bright lights, Jackie looked at Elvis and saw more than just a legend. He saw a young man who still had a chance to keep the simple parts of life that fame tries so hard to steal.

Jackie understood what so many never do. The world can love you so loudly that you forget how to listen to your own heart. The bigger your name becomes, the quieter your nights can get. So Jackie told Elvis, step outside. Be seen not only as the King but as a man who can laugh at a diner booth, walk down a street with no one watching every move. Stay close to people. Do not disappear behind locked doors and velvet ropes.

Maybe Jackie felt something no one else wanted to speak aloud. Maybe he saw how the weight of so many dreams could press down on a single man with a golden voice and a soft smile. In that small moment, one great man gave another something greater than applause. He reminded Elvis how important it was to stay human.

If only the world had let him hold on to that. If only he had been given more nights to be just a man under the open sky, free from the noise that never truly let him rest.

21/06/2025

Bill Monroe's Old Ebenezer Scrooge

21/06/2025

Bill Monroe playing an electric guitar 🎸

19/06/2025

Robert Plant’s greatness lies not only in what he accomplished, but in how he refused to become a prisoner of it. Instead of endlessly replaying the past, he’s chosen a quieter, more meaningful revolution—evolution. His post-Zeppelin years show a man devoted to growth, chasing music that speaks not to charts, but to soul. Plant’s voice, once a wild cry of youth, has become something deeper—textured with time, echoing with memory, and rich with emotional nuance. He surrounds himself with musicians who challenge him and traditions that humble him, always learning, always listening. From ancient folk ballads to desert-blown rhythms, he weaves new sounds with reverence and imagination, turning every project into a conversation across time and culture. More than a rock god, he’s become a kind of musical pilgrim—a wise, weathered traveler who teaches that true artistry isn’t about holding onto glory, but about following the flame wherever it flickers next.

18/06/2025

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05/06/2025

1952....Richard Thompson's infamous "1952 Vincent Black Lightning"

"Said Red Molly to James, "That's a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like"
Said James to Red Molly, "My hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning 1952"
"And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favorite color scheme"
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Boxhill they did ride

Said James to Red Molly, "Here's a ring for your right hand
But I'll tell you in earnest, I'm a dangerous man
I've fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine"
"Now I'm twenty one years, I might make twenty two
And I don't mind dying but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride"

"Come down, come down, Red Molly", called Sergeant McRae
"For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside"
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
Said, "I'll give you my Vincent to ride"
Said James, "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Norton's and Indians and Greeves just won't do
Ah, they don't have a soul like a Vincent 52"
He reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys
Said he don't have any further use for these
I see angels on Ariel's in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride"

02/06/2025

Hello all,

I write this with a heavy heart, yet one filled with so many memories. Yesterday (on May 26th) I lost a dear friend and bandmate, and the world lost one of the greatest guitarists and writers in Rock ‘n’ Roll. Rick Derringer!

Rick was one of the most gifted, versatile, and adaptable guitarists I ever had the honor and pleasure of working with. He was a kindred spirit who Loved and understood all music, but especially Johnny’s and mine.

Whatever style I chose to write in (blues, rock, R&B, country, or jazz) Rick always found something cool to contribute and relevant to say. A true artist and creative collaborator.

His positive energy both on and offstage with our bands—“Johnny Winter And”, “White Trash”, and “The Edgar Winter Group” gave us (and the world) moments to treasure for all time.

Rick is now up there with Johnny—in Rock ‘n ‘ Roll Blue Heaven! I look up to them both with undying Love and admiration. Monique and I say farewell for now, but never forever.

Peace and Love,

Edgar & Monique

Photo credit: Scott Legato/Getty Images

02/06/2025

Blues master Johnnie Winter

02/06/2025

Hang On, Sloopy
RIP Rick Derringer

02/06/2025

Mountain - Mississippi Queen

02/06/2025

Final Day of the 'Alvin Lee & Edgar Winter UK Tour' 👉 21 Years Ago
Alvin and Edgar on Stage 🎸🎷 May 27 2004
Royal Albert Hall 🎶 South Kensington, London 🇬🇧

28/05/2025

RIP Rick Derringer

Rick Derringer (August 5, 1947 – May 26, 2025)

Rick Derringer, the electrifying American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer whose anthemic “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and chart-topping “Hang On Sloopy” defined an era of rock music, passed away at the age of 77. Known for his blazing guitar riffs, larger-than-life stage presence, and contributions to rock, blues, and pop, Derringer’s legacy spans decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

Born Ricky Dean Zehringer in Fort Recovery, Ohio, Derringer’s musical journey began as a teenager when he formed The McCoys. At just 17, he led the band to international fame with their 1965 hit “Hang On Sloopy,” which knocked The Beatles’ “Yesterday” off the top of the U.S. charts. The song became an enduring classic, later adopted as an anthem by Ohio State University and covered by countless artists.

In the late 1960s, Derringer’s talents caught the attention of blues-rock icon Johnny Winter, leading to a fruitful collaboration. Derringer joined Johnny Winter And, contributing to albums like Johnny Winter And (1970) and Johnny Winter And – Live (1971). His song “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” first recorded with Winter, became a signature hit when Derringer released it on his 1973 solo debut, All American Boy. The track, with its infectious riff and rebellious spirit, remains a staple of classic rock radio and has been featured in films, TV shows, and even professional wrestling, notably as Hulk Hogan’s theme “Real American,” which Derringer wrote and performed.

Derringer’s versatility shone through his work with Edgar Winter, Johnny’s brother, on albums like They Only Come Out at Night (1972), which included the Grammy-nominated hit “Frankenstein” and the classic “Free Ride.” As a producer, he shaped the sound of both Winter brothers’ seminal works, as well as albums for artists like Weird Al Yankovic. His collaborations extended to Steely Dan, Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, and Todd Rundgren, showcasing his ability to bridge rock, pop, and blues.

In the late 1970s, Derringer fronted his own band, Derringer, releasing albums like Sweet Evil and If I Weren’t So Romantic, I’d Shoot You. He continued to evolve, exploring Christian music with his 2002 album Listen to the Lord and maintaining an active touring career, including stints with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band in 2010 and 2011. His 2018 “Still Alive and Well” tour with Edgar Winter paid tribute to Johnny Winter, reflecting his deep connection to his musical roots.
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PRESS RELEASE

In a press release, it was reported that “renowned guitarist and entertainer Rick Derringer passed away at 8:09 PM on May 26th at Advent Health ICU, surrounded by his loving wife Jenda Derringer, his caretaker, and close friend Tony Wilson (aka Young James Brown).”

With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer. As a member of the McCoys, he achieved fame with hits like “Hang On Sloopy.” Derringer also worked with notable artists such as Steely Dan, Johnny & Edgar Winter, Alice Cooper, Kiss, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Cyndi Lauper, and Barbra Streisand, and penned hits like “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” “Still Alive and Well” and “Real American.”

In recent years he toured worldwide with Ringo Starr’s band, continuing to entertain fans with his signature energy and talent. Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music but into pop culture—his passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones."

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25/05/2025

21/05/2025

Ready For Love

21/05/2025

RIP Hound Dog

16/05/2025

Those were the days.