When my friend Page and I decided to form a band, in 1984 or so, he had already decided he wanted to play guitar. He suggested I should play bass. Then, all we would need is a drummer and a singer. At first, I wasn’t all that hip to the idea. Then I thought about…
An Interview with Chuck Rainey
It’s not every day that you get to speak with a true bass legend. Chuck Rainey is known for his work with Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, and hundreds of other artists. He might be the most recorded bassist in history.
My Diet, these days…
I lost 50 lbs. in fewer than 6 months. Here’s how I did it, and lots of practical advice on keeping at it.
Podcast Roundup
Here’s a quick list of podcasts that I either listen to regularly or have listened to recently, in hopes that it will be helpful to those who are new to podcasts: This American Life is the standard by which other podcasts are rightly judged. Ira Glass and his crew have been crafting a quality, entertaining,…