John Denver is one of the biggest folk artists in history. He is also famous for his environmental causes especially with the Starlight Foundation. He was reported to be once under consideration, by the Russians, for a chance to man the Mir Orbiting Experimental Space Station. John Denver film acting career debuted in the movie, "Oh! God" beside the legendary "George Burns".

John Denver died in November 1997 in an experimental plane crash. Millions of worldwide fans mourned the death of this highly regarded person.

The Cassette "Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits" rekindled my renewed interest in popular music in the early 90's.

Pete Townshend powerful Rock Guitar, Keith Moon's wild drum playing, John Entwistle's rocking bass, and Roger Daltrey's fiery vocals makes for a totally fun experience, whether you are spectator, or covering them on stage.

The two immensely rock operas, "Tommy" and "Quadraphenia" not only succeeded as movies, but also moved on to be successful Broadway productions.

They were the first popular group to be known for the unnecessary destruction of equipment during a performance. This behavior is not likely to be imitated in this day and age where most new musicians no matter how good, or determined, find themselves being most frequently frustrated in their efforts to get ahead by a chronic shortage of finances and quality equipment.

The Rolling Stones are one of the finest examples of a group that has immensely succeeded, and done it in style. They have achieved such a level of superstardom, that they've become an institution. Practically everyone who has ever picked up a guitar and learned to play, probably have once had the dreams of making it as big as they have, and/or being in the venerable group.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, as well as many other Stones Alumni, have made a place in history for themselves, as the most recognized and respected group of the Rock Era.

The group has been rocking for more than 35 years, no doubt credited to their legendary and uncompromising style, their fantastic stage presence and Mick Jagger's sharp business sense.

The Animals record albums are a definite must listen for any music enthusiast.

The Beatles influenced a whole generation of musicians. They are a very good place to start if you've just learned how to play open chord rhythm guitar.

The Monkees scored huge success in the later 60's with their fantastic music, and the immensely popular TV series. The group was created by the Screen Gems company in an attempt to develop a pilot for a sitcom based on a Beatles like group in the fashion of the movie, "A Hard Day's Night". Stephen Stills, and Danny Hutton were among the 437 hopefuls who auditioned.

I had a rare chance to meet Davy Jones in person at the Broadway production of "Grease!"

The pre-arranged lead guitar style, like in the song "Kicks" is very addictive.

Nominated for Best Actor in a Television Drama for his Guest appearance in the Police Story episode, "A chance to live".

I saw him at the Broadway production, "Blood Brothers". The production is strongly moving.

David Cassidy stared in the immensely popular, Partridge Family TV series.

The Hollie's Epic Anthology, mentioned above, is a must listen.

Graham Nash, moved on to join Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. "Woodstock", "Teach your Children Well", and "Wooden Ships" of CSN&Y are also among the favorites.

The song "Well, All Right", is among the best finger-picking classical guitar songs. Another two favorites for finger-picking are "Listen... People..." by the Herman's Hermits, and "Lady Jane" by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

The Album, "The Guess Who's Greatest Hits, Vol. I" is a must listen.

TV Interviews with the popular 90's group, Oasis, reveal a very good secret for up-and-coming songwriters. Great efficiency in writing and planning songs can be achieved by starting with the acoustic rhythm guitar/rhythm tracks and later adding additional tracks one by one, such as the lead guitar and eventually the vocals.