Some members of the backup band the only time we saw her perform on stage were introduced as family. Special stuff.
Thank you for posting this - a fascinating read. Can’t say that it makes Prince look good, tho. Whoa.
I found the recent documentary about her enlightening as well.
Predating the Eagles:
I saw the Eagles open for Jethro Tull in 72 and the
Rolling Stones in 75.
Still not a fan even all these years later.
Country rock was everything I detested back then; now I realize that was more a me problem.
I understand. There were many out there who felt the same.
Seeing Dua Lipa’s and REM’s earlier songs in one post…
Nice bit of trivia around REM’s Murmur from wikipedia:
“It was Rolling Stone’ s Best Album of 1983, beating Michael Jackson’s Thriller , The Police’s Synchronicity and U2’s War .”
Weekend Edition on NPR. I listen for the puzzle and try to ignore the old, repetetive news of the week.