“At one point my wife and I had a mild misunderstanding. I wouldn’t even call it a fight. She was miffed, taking our young son out, wishing I’d be a little more involved. But there I was, the musician manic and possessed, holding everything up. Without me, it all collapses, so I’m feeling quite put […]
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1972 was a bit of a transition year for Clarence White. Even though The Byrds were nominally a going concern, most of their touring commitments were completed by May, though they did several weekend runs later in the year. The main reason activity came to a halt was because Roger McGuinn was negotiating a […]
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Since it’s clear The Adios Lounge hosts a formidable Don Rich fan club, here’s a few more nuggets from the vault. Pure gold, enjoy. Don Rich Biography A surprisingly excellent Rich bio courtesy of his … high school alumni association??? True. Great footage, fleshes out Rich’s background, but it’s mildly depressing that the most […]
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“Don Rich was the quintessential driving force behind Buck Owens. His lead guitar, fiddle playing, and soulful tenor made the Buckaroos the premier band in country music in the ’60s and early ’70s. When a guy loses his best friend/sidekick, life is never the same.” —Chris Hillman “Don was to country music what James Burton […]
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