by toddtherocket | May 2, 2023 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, uhart
“So, who’s the greatest pop singer?” The answer tumbled out of my mouth so quickly, with a smile that turned to embarrassment when I considered my own confidence allowing me to forget who I was speaking with. This was obviously a test. “Sam...
by toddtherocket | Oct 29, 2019 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels
A piece about Gene. Please enjoy. Photos by Matthew Robbins Photography View at...
by toddtherocket | Feb 12, 2018 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal
Gene McDaniels on Roberta Flack from The Downbeat Renaissance on Vimeo. Today is one day out of many in the year that we can all celebrate the life and work of the inimitable Gene McDaniels. I met Gene later in his life, after he had already influenced me and my music...
by toddtherocket | Feb 12, 2015 | Feature, Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, Music
Today is the birthday of Gene McDaniels. Eugene Booker McDaniels was born in 1935, which would have made him 80 today. What a fantastic accomplishment that would have been, but it certainly would have been a sweet icing on an already rich cake.
by toddtherocket | Sep 15, 2013 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Photos
Yesterday morning, before the DCB headed down the road to the town of Newington NH (did you catch those fireworks?) I was passing by the Portland Flea-for-All with my mom and stepfather and decided to pop in for a quick look, as none of us had ever been. Of course, it...