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04/23/2026

Roy Orbison would have been 90 today - this picture of me and Roy was taken backstage at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix April 8, 1988 - his last concert in Arizona. He was the kindest big name celebrity I ever met, and was so excited about the upcoming release of The Traveling Wilburys project and working with Jeff Lynn...he was the most impressive of all the celebrities I've met...Happy Heavenly birthday Roy...

04/22/2026

[here's the interview clip - https://soundcloud.com/sgoddard/mason-dave-vessels-for-vets]
We lost Dave Mason on April 19 - he was 79. Most will remember him for his hit single 'We Just Disagree' or Delaney and Bonnie's recording of his song 'Only You Know and I Know', but I remember him from my college days at Oklahoma State when he was with Traffic. Another memory was when I interviewed him in 2011 when he talk about a pet project 'Vessels For Veterans' - how he loved our vets...I asked him how that got started - there was so much more to Dave Mason than just music...

04/22/2026

So much wonderful music with so many wonderful bands. Rest in peace, Dave.
Got a favorite Dave Mason tune?

It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end.

He leaves a lasting imprint on the soundtrack of our lives and the hearts he has lifted. His legacy will be cherished forever.

03/26/2026

Rest in Peace, Dash. What are your favorite Seals and Crofts songs?

Dash Crofts, best known for creating the hit song, "Summer Breeze," as a member of Seals & Croft, has died ... TMZ has learned.

03/24/2026

Rest in peace, Chip. You moved us

Chip Taylor, beloved uncle to Angelina Jolie and the man who wrote the classic song "Wild Thing," is dead.

02/28/2026

Travis Wammack died today at the age of 81. Born in Walnut, Mississippi he recorded music in Memphis and at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals.
The only time I got to see him on stage was in the 80’s when he was on tour with Little Richard. It was an extra treat not just seeing Little Richard, but hearing Travis play ‘Scratchy’ which got a lot of play on Tulsa’s KAKC.
For me Scratchy and the flip side Firefly is one of the best double sided 45’s in my collection.
For those who haven’t heard it in a while, or are not familiar with it take a listen.
It still gives me joy…

A uniquely quirky rock guitar instrumental to be sure, but missing from the label credits was the name of Ben Tucker, the actual composer of this well-known ...

02/28/2026

Neil Sedaka died today at the age of 86.
One thing he wanted but didn’t have was to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. I put that in small caps intentionally. If anybody deserved it, Neil did.
Born in Brooklyn on March 13, 1939, he paired up in high school with Howard Greenfield to write a slew of hits including, Oh! Carol (for Carole King), Calendar Girl, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Stupid Cupid (for Connie Francis), Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, and Next Door To An Angel. In 1974 he returned to the charts with his first #1 hit in 12 years – Laughter In The Rain, followed by Love Will Keep Us Together (for the Captain and Tennille), The Immigrant (written for John Lennon), Bad Blood, and a slow re-recorded version of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do. In all Neil charted 37 singles on the Billboard chart…
And he’s STILL not in the rock and roll hall of fame.
In August 1975, I met Neil before an appearance at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. He couldn’t have been more kind or gracious. During the interview, he even managed to give a shout out to one of his piano teachers who was living in the Dallas area at that time. He never forgot his roots.
I’ve been enjoying his facebook posts that picked up steam during the pandemic and continued until recently.
Neil IS in the songwriters hall of fame. Now we need to get his across the line into the r/rhof…
Thanks for the music and the memories Neil – and a life well lived and shared…
-Steve Goddard

02/27/2026

A sad update: He was an absolute Legend.

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka -- who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has died at age 86 ... TMZ has learned.

02/27/2026

Wishing Neil all the best for a speedy recovery.

Send along your best wishes and let us know what your favorite Neil Sedaka songs are below.

Neil Sedaka -- a legendary singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has been rushed to a hospital in L.A. ... TMZ has learned.

02/24/2026

Listen for your chance to win two tickets to The Australian Pink Floyd at Mesa Arts Center on Sunday August 16th.

02/24/2026

Janey and I saw the new Baz Lurhrmann film ‘Epic’ (Elvis Presley In Concert) this past Friday in IMAX. It has taken me a couple of days to digest what we saw and decide how I really felt about it. After a years worth of hype and promises of a slew of newly discovered footage to work with there’s good and disappointing news to report. The concert footage used was shot during the production of (1971) ‘Elvis – That’s The Way It Is’ and (1973) ‘Elvis On Tour’. Much of the connecting footage used has been seen before and the majority of interviews used have also been previously released, so if you’re expecting a lot of ‘new’ material you’ve you’ll be disappointed. What is great to see, is the restoration of concert footage especially from the 1971 film. Elvis was in top voice, physical shape, and hadn’t been eroded by playing the same show night after night, month after month, year after year. He was having a great time and it shows. Starting off with a passionate version of ‘That’s All Right’ and tearing into ‘Tiger Man’ it was a promising start. After that what doesn’t work for me, was what did work for Baz’ Elvis movie with Austin Butler - mixing Elvis songs within one another. For instance, the 68’ special version of ‘Let Yourself Go’ was mixed within ‘Wearin’ That Loved On Look’ which morphed into ‘Night Life’ – a song recorded for the Viva Las Vegas film that was eventually cut from the movie. I did like the extra background added to ‘Burnin’ Love’ which gave it even more punch, but these were not “cover” songs like ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Walk A Mile In My Shoes’, and ‘You’ve Lost That Loving’ Feelin’. Seeing Elvis 7 times between 1970-1976, that was always my most disappointing part of the shows: Elvis covering other artists hits. It’s a personal taste and I realize others love the covers he did. The sound itself throughout was great (too loud at the AMC where we saw it) and again the film quality was excellent, but Baz playing ‘scramble song’ within the songs throughout the movie started to distract rather than move the movie forward. One more point: seeing footage from 1971 and 1973 almost side by side, showed Elvis’ physical deterioration that had taken place over just two years. He was heavier and not having the fun and energy that came across previously. Lethargy was starting to creep in. I didn’t hate ‘Epic’. I loved seeing Elvis healthy, having fun, and working a crowd. But ‘Epic’ could have never lived up to the claim of ‘Elvis as you’ve never seen him before’. It was a colossal effort for Baz to put together, and I hope it does well. Just know it’s not the Elvis movie to end them all. Go see it with a box of popcorn and a soda and spend an hour and 45 minutes with Elvis. Regardless of my criticisms, how bad can that be…