Monthly Archives: August 2014

Kings of Leon Postpone Tour After Drummer Breaks Ribs in Tour Bus Accident

Kings of Leon Postpone Tour After Drummer Breaks Ribs in Tour Bus Accident By Michele Corriston@mcorristonupdated 08/12/2014 at 12:45 PM EDT•originally published 08/11/2014 04:00PM Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill was injured in a bus accident Saturday night, the group … Continue reading

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Bernard Purdie: Autobiography Coming; R&R Hall of Fame?

Bernard Purdie: Autobiography Coming; R&R Hall of Fame? Purdie recently finished his self-published autobiography, called “Let the Drums Speak,” which will be released in October. He raised $15,000 through online crowdfunding to help complete the project. He is also in … Continue reading

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Regrets? I’ve Had a Few #2 Levon Helm

I first heard Levon Helm singing and drumming in 1968. I was a sophomore in my high school cafeteria. A student with a record player was playing The Weight from The Band’s first album, Music from Big Pink. The song … Continue reading

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