Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Video

I first heard of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones back around 1990 or so when they were the opening act for the Grateful Dead for a few dates. The fact is that I learned about most of the important things that have significantly influenced my life from the Grateful Dead in one way or another, and being pointed toward the Flecktones is another thing that I am, uh, grateful to them for. They are amazing and every player in the band is a true virtuoso. Don't believe me? Check out this video of the band performing "Big Country."

Genesis With Peter Gabriel

I have loved Genesis since I was a teenager, and the Genesis that I listened to at first was the material with Peter Gabriel on lead vocals and flute. The band was truly unique, and loaded with a lot of talent. Listen to The Musical Box:



I even liked the very first album, From Genesis To Revelation, and it sounds good to me today. Gabriel would wear elaborate costumes on stage, and his storytelling and the epic nature of the compositions are without peer.