I grew up in Memphis. Born in 1943 put me in junior high school ’57-’59 right when Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee, Orbison and many others were exploding before my eyes in my hometown. It was surreal. These guys and others from that era were my heroes, larger than life, and as big as movie stars … Continue reading Meeting the King

The Webster dictionary definition of a”Maxim” is “A well-known phrase that expresses a general truth about life or a rule about behavior.” As a songwriter, I’m always on the lookout for maxims to use in my songs…especially maxims that push the boundaries of the Webster definition. For example, somewhere I read the following statement: “People … Continue reading A Maxim

Wow…this year is flying by. During the month of February, I had the best UK tour in my 12 years of tours across the pond playing 23 shows in 26 nights promoting “Fifty Years” which was released in Europe January 24th. Four days after returning from that tour, I headed to California to record a … Continue reading “Fifty Years” U.S. Release July 15

“Fifty years…fifty years…fifty years I been payin’ my dues What I’ve learned…and what I’ve earned Another fifty years of singin’ the blues” ——————————————— The “Fifty Years” box set will be released in Europe after the first of the year in time for the February UK tour. A spring US release will be announced soon. Till … Continue reading Fifty Years Box Set to be released early 2017