Putting the “Rock” in Rock ‘n’ Roll since the ‘60s. Photos by the great Paul Ferrara.
On his last day in office, Pres. Joe Biden took a giant step, granting clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist who had been in prison for 50 yrs! With Peltier’s release this week, which is emblematic of reparations for our country’s first genocide, America can begin healing from all the other racial wars that plague our country. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
A John-amation! Super cool art, @m0cyb! Be sure to tag me in all your art and covers, I love seeing them.
Happy heavenly birthday to a great drummer and friend, Taylor Hawkins. Gone too soon, I like to think that he “broke on through” to the other side. This is a clip from a 2016 tribute event for Ray, where Taylor joined Robby and me to play “Love Me Two Times.” Thinking of him today.
My Eyes Have Seen You!
Happy Valentine’s Day to my incredible wife, Ildiko! Boy, do I love her madly. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
If Ringo & Beyonce can, I can!
Happy birthday to one of the best, Ray Manzarek. I first met Ray at a meditation class in 1965, and we hit it off right away. We bonded over our shared love for jazz, the art of improvisation in music, and discovered an even deeper connection when we played together. Ray’s creativity and passion were truly unmatched, and I’m grateful for the unforgettable moments we shared both on and off the stage. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
Around this time in 2015, Ildiko and I attended the @musicares “Person of the Year” annual benefit gala dinner and concert in Los Angeles. It was the 25th anniversary of the event, which at the time was honoring Bob Dylan. This organization does such great work offering resources and aid to all musicians. Last month, they offered aid and resources in response to the horrific fires that damaged our “city of night.” It’s definitely worth visiting their page to see how you can help and how we can all come together to heal. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
My friend and genius writer Tom Robbins broke on thru... at 92. He wrote many brilliant novels - as well as several liner notes for The Doors. It’s sad news over here, but over there, he’s eating Tibetan Peach Pie and listening to our music! Photo courtesy of Getty Images.