Earlier this month I had the pleasure of seeing a rough-cut preview of the new documentary, “God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines,” a history of Detroit techno and the birth of the billion-dollar electronic dance music industry. While Chicago has…
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Is There a Future for Pop Music?
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” I was driving back to home base earlier this week and had one of the satellite channels on the car stereo, and as I cruised down the interstate, I focused on some of the songs…
Founding Father of Funk: Roger Troutman
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” It seems of late that I’m spending a lot of time digging through boxes of forgotten stuff which I’ve accumulated over the years. I’ve previously mentioned that I recently moved my operations to a new…
Famous Musicians You Never Heard Of – Bob Hilliard
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” A couple of days ago I was working in my studio, and as usual, had some music going on the sound system. Although I’m not a great country music fan, I must admit, I’ve always…
Famous Musicians You Never Heard of – John D. Loudermilk
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” I was wandering through one of the music stores in Nashville some time back and I struck up a conversation with another fellow as we were inspecting some item of gear. After a few moments,…
Music Giants You've Never Heard Of
By Dave Austin, “Music Professor” I had a rather lengthy meeting last evening with a bride and groom, and among the numerous topics discussed, were song selections for their ceremony and reception. The couple want several selections that are a…