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Robbie Robertson Interview

The Robbie Robertson Interview by Howard Gladstone From The Rolling Stone Interviews Vol. 1. Published in Rolling Stone magazine, 27 December, 1969. Copyright …

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Woodstock Remembered at Fifty

Woodstock – 50 Years On!  In the summer of 1969, radio DJs  were talking about an upcoming fantastic music festival …

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Howard Gladstone Recounts His Healing Journey

In 2014 Howard Gladstone experienced a sudden onset spinal stenosis, resulting in emergency spinal surgery.  Four disks in his neck …

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A Tale Of Two Guitars

My first guitar was a Kent 6-string, purchased from the Eaton’s catalogue, for $10. Whatever little money I had was …

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New book on miscarriages of justice and devastating personal cost; Howard Gladstone’s song covers same territory

Howard Gladstone’s song Tammy (The Wheels of Justice)  musically recounts the miscarriage of justice in Ontario that led to the wrongful conviction …

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“Music is the last thing to go” for Glen Campbell

The documentary movie, “I’ll Be Me,” sensitively portrays the progress of Alzheimer’s in country singer/guitarist Glen Campbell. In spite of …

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Art or Commerce? Or Both? Bob Dylan Box Set presents challenge.

I admit to a Bob Dylan addiction. Nonetheless I have a mixed, uneasy reaction to the latest box set release. …

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Two New Songs and The Story Behind The Music

Howard Gladstone releases two new songs : “Gridlock City” and “Runaway Train”.  Both are available for free download from his …

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The Influence of Pete Seeger Remains

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Pete Seeger. Even at age 94 Pete remained a passionate believer …

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Remembering Sam Larkin

Back in the golden days of Groovy Mondays open stage, in the early 2000’s, held in the deepest dark dungeon …

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“Let Go Of The Rain”

Three years ago, on the first day of spring, I watched a late winter/early spring snowstorm from my living room …

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