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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 …
Woodstock Remembered at Fifty
Woodstock – 50 Years On! In the summer of 1969, radio DJs were talking about an upcoming fantastic music festival …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Remembering Sam Larkin
Back in the golden days of Groovy Mondays open stage, in the early 2000’s, held in the deepest dark dungeon …
“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 …