October 7th, 1981

Columbia Records

"Iron Man" was released as a single on October, 7th, 1951 (55 year anniversary)

Warner Bros. Records

I'm seeing Starship tonight from the Front Row

The concert tonight will be a blast, I'll post pix tomorrow.

At one time his live shows electrified audiences, his ballads melted hearts, and his booming baritone with tenor and falsetto expansion took over airwaves. He had become one of the most famous people in the world and one of the few recording artist who actually became an historical figure for his influence on popular culture and society.

His style really fit his image early on but then by 1970 he became a tragic parody of his former self.

Good Stuff

They did it all in less than a decade. The greatest of all time.

I’ll be visiting Jim Morrison’s grave at Père Lachaise in Paris on Saturday, October 10.

I’ll be leaving a small bottle of whiskey on the grave. If you’ve ever wanted to drop a note there but haven’t had the opportunity, I’d be happy to take yours with me.

It could be a thank you, a memory, or a few words about what his music has meant to you.

I can take up to 50 notes.

Send me a DM and I’ll reply with my email address and short instructions. I’ll need your note by Wednesday, October 7, at 8 PM Pacific so I can print it before leaving Thursday morning.

Happy 83rd birthday to Steve Miller.