Elvis Costello: My Aim Is True:Elvis Costello: My Aim Is True:
The angry rebel who looked like Buddy Holly after drinking a can of STP. Elvis made me seriously sit up and notice New Wave. The aftermath was the big turning point for Blowfish Boy.
Bruce Springsteen: Born To Run:
Got turned on to the Boss in 1975 on the paper truck throwing the Kansas City Star. My friend Jim Breed used to sing "Born To Run" (badly I might add); and I remember him saying "You GOTTA check this guy out." He was right, and way ahead of the curve.
Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed:
Mr. Cheesewhizz made me appreciate The Stones more than anybody else. Do they have a best album? This is a good place to start.
B.B. King: Live At The Regal:
My freshman year at Mizzou (Fall 1977) a friend of mine named Blair from my dorm turned me on to "Indianola Mississippi Seeds" by B.B. King. It started my interest in blues, and it all took off from there. I think this is B.B.'s best non compilation album.
Neil Young: Decade:
Started getting into Neil Young my second year at Mizzou (1978). I love Harvest and After the Gold Rush, but Decade is a most excellent collection of Neil songs. And he's sponsored by nobody!
Bob
Dylan: Blood On The Tracks:
Started to appreciate Bob Dylan with this album, and learned all I could about him while at KCOU. Greatest songwriter of our lifetime (in my opinion), but can't sing worth spit (according to my wife and sister).
Elvis Presley: 1968 Comeback Special:
I first went to Graceland in 1978. I've been back a couple of times since then. What can I say? Elvis is the king, he's my dad's all-time favorite, and Beale St. ROCKS!
Miles Davis:
Kind of Blue:
This is the first jazz CD I really fell in love with, and not until I was approaching forty. This particular recording has that effect on a lot of people.
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Bill Monroe Millennium Collection:
Bill Monroe is the Father of the American Bluegrass music movement. Bill was a regular on the Grand Ole Opry and entertained America for more than 50 years. Lightning fast mandolin music and great harmonies make his songs stand out.
Jimmy Cliff: The Harder They Come:
Along with Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff put reggae on the map. This is a movie soundtrack album, and includes other great artists like Toots & the Maytals.
Chuck Berry: Anthology:
Who are the three greatest Missourians in history? 3) Mark Twain; 2) Harry S. Truman, 1) Chuck Berry. Need I say more? Oh, what a thrill!
James Brown: 20 All Time Greatest Hits:
The Godfather of Soul gets on the good foot! I admire anyone who earns the title "Hardest Workin' Man in Show Bidness."
Sex Pistols:
Never Mind the Bollocks: Johnny Rotten? Sid Vicious? As
Pete Townshend said: "Who the HELL are YOU?" They were
young, loud, snotty and freakin' outrageous. It would be hard
for kids today to appreciate how shocking this was when it first
came out. There was simply nothing like it. Marilyn Manson is
just a Johnny Rotten wannabe dressed up like Alice Cooper. Feh!
Harry Breuer Quintet: Mallet Mischief:
Essential xylophone music. Did you know the xylophone drives women WILD?