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Mike Felten: Fast Mikey Blue Eyes
by Doug Collette
One reliable measure of a musician's mettle is the extent to which they attract players with notable pedigree to collaborate. Fast Mikey Blue Eyes is a case in point; the legitimacy of both keyboardist-composer Barry Goldberg and harpist Corky Siegel are beyond reproach, so their contributions to guitarist-vocalist-songwriter Mike Felten's sixth album (for his own label) only reaffirm his own authenticity (not to mention the independence he shares with them). It is also a tribute to the modesty ...
read moreGroovemeisters: Dennis Coffey and Barry Goldberg
by Doug Collette
Any musiclover worth his or her salt will testify to the fact that some of the best instrumentalists are the greatest unsung heroes. Playing during any given era of rock and roll, blues, jazz or funk, in any cross-fertilization thereof, session players, sidemen and collaborators of comparatively low profiles can be part and parcel of the most durable recordings and memorable stage performances. To that end, the names of such figures as Barry Goldberg and Dennis Coffey invariably turn up ...
read moreElectric Flag Keyboard Legend Barry Goldberg Opens the Vaults of Unreleased Music Featuring Mick Taylor, Carla Olsen and Terry Reid
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Glass Onyon PR - William James
Philadelphia, PABarry Goldberg was a founding member of the band The Electric Flag with Nick Gravenites and Michael Bloomfield. Youve heard his keyboard skills many times on the classic album, 'Super Session' with Al Kooper, Stephen Stills and Michael Bloomfield. He has produced many artists including Bob Dylan and has written many hit songs for artists like Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Gram Parsons, Steve Miller and Gladys Knight (#1 hit songIve Got To Use My Imagination). He even played on ...
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