Tommy Talton Seven Levels (Strolling Bones Records)For those of us enamoured of the Capricorn Records era and the artists they signed, chances are good you’ll be familiar with the band Cowboy. No less that Duane Allman – who’s first release with the Brothers was in ’69 – brought Cowboy to label co-founder/tastemaker Phil Walden’s attention and, based […]
Tom Poland and I are currently collaborating on a new book that we hope to finish and have out later this year. Tom is an excellent writer, and I chose him to work with because of his fine talent and especially because of the fact that he is a fellow Southerner and understands the perspective […]
Driving southbound on a hot Georgia summer day, past Macon, heading toward Bonaire and Warner Robbins.Inside my aging SUV, the Allman Brothers’ immortal, 52-year-old marvel, “Jessica,” is joyously booming, filling my cabin with driving music as Southern as Coca Cola, pine trees, gnats (at least in this part of the state), and Bulldog football.Chuck Leavell’s […]
Next year, The Rolling Stones do not intend to tour. Despite never officially announcing dates and locations of a supposed run, the six-decade blues-rock train will remain at the station in 2026, according to Variety. The report claims that the band’s original member and lead guitarist, Keith Richards, was unable to “commit” to the plan despite […]
In a new video interview with journalist Alan Paul, Chuck Leavell reflects on his remarkable 50-plus year career as rock’s premier pianist.Leavell first established himself as a 20-year-old wunderkind with the Allman Brothers Band; rock piano masterpiece “Jessica” was one of the first songs he recorded with the band, way back in 1973.Paul, the Allman […]
In a new video interview with journalist Alan Paul, Chuck Leavell reflects on his remarkable 50-plus year career as rock’s premier pianist.Leavell first established himself as a 20-year-old wunderkind with the Allman Brothers Band; rock piano masterpiece “Jessica” was one of the first songs he recorded with the band, way back in 1973.Paul, the Allman […]
The Rolling Stones’ 1969 U.S. tour is the subject of a new book based on previously unpublished first-hand accounts of those who were there. Is Everybody Ready For The Next Band?, via Spenwood Books, and also featuring over 50 fan photos and images, arrives Dec. 12, 2025, in the U.K., available here. It’ll be published on Jan. […]
In this engaging conversation, Chuck Leavell shares his experiences as a renowned musician, discussing his journey from playing with the Allman Brothers to his collaborations with legends like Dr. John and David Gilmour. He reflects on the legacy of Tommy Talton and the revival of Capricorn Studios, emphasizing the importance of Southern rock and the […]
The Rolling Stones are hitting the 2025 movie schedule for a limited re-release of their 1990 concert film Stones at the Max. As a massive Stones fan, I cannot wait to see it when it comes to IMAX in December. Not only is it a chance to rock out to one of my favorite bands and see them […]
Driving southbound on a hot Georgia summer day, past Macon, heading toward Bonaire and Warner Robbins.Inside my aging SUV, the Allman Brothers’ immortal, 52-year-old marvel, “Jessica,” is joyously booming, filling my cabin with driving music as Southern as Coca Cola, pine trees, gnats (at least in this part of the state), and Bulldog football. Chuck Leavell’s keyboard […]