If you’re looking to wrap your head around what’s happening in the world right now, try wrapping it around a tree. That’s the advice of Bruce Ward, a Denver TV producer and longtime outdoors advocate, on the eve of screening a new episode of his series, “America’s Forests.” “When my family lived in Bailey, we were […]
FLORENCE – Chuck Leavell decided he wanted to make a living performing and recording music at age 13 after seeing Ray Charles in concert. That decision became a reality when he made his way to Muscle Shoals at age 15 and played on a recording of Freddie North’s soul classic “Don’t Take Her, She’s All […]
As part of YouTube’s #StayHome campaign, THE ROLLING STONES will launch a weekly series titled “Extra Licks” on the band’s official YouTube channel starting this Sunday, May 3 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST. Each featurette — available digitally for the first time — will appear as a YouTube Premiere, streaming bonus features of six concert films […]
The remaining members of The Allman Brothers Band celebrated the history of the band’s music with a sold-out blowout at Madison Square Garden on March 10 (read the review here). For many in attendance – and the musicians – it turned out to be the last live gathering we’ll experience for a while. The morning […]
The new normal means all sporting events, concerts, and public gatherings are on hold until the COVID-19 crisis comes under control. Major performers, such as the Rolling Stones are postponing tours – and just like everyone else, embracing safe sheltering. Stones keyboard player Chuck Leavell, who is down on his farm in south Georgia talked about the virus, virtual shows, and […]
Anderson Cooper talks with famed rock pianist Chuck Leavell about his decades-long career in the music industry. This episode was recorded on March 11, 2020 URL: https://cnn.it/2wsW0Cx