The SRO Show – Maurice White

Eternal Boogie Wonderland

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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Maurice White, who co-founded Earth, Wind, & Fire, has passed. Known for Earth, Wind & Fire’s hits Boogie Wonderland and Fantasy, co-founder Maurice White broadened his musical spectrum collaborating with superstars Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow and Cher.

The SRO Show – Paul Kantner

Counterculture Hero

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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The very first album I owned when I was a teenager was Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane which was co-founded by the subject of this profile — guitarist, Paul Kantner.

The SRO Show – Carole King

Carole’s Timeless Tapestry

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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Carole King was truly a phenomenon. She helped define what it was to be a singer/songwriter in the 60s and 70s.

The SRO Show — My Funny Valentine

Each Day is Valentine’s Day

Written & Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens 

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Songs referred to as “standards” are called so because of their broad appeal. But one song stands above the crowd because of its simplicity and poignancy. The fact that it has been recorded so often by a crowd of singers and musicians doesn’t hurt, either. This week we talk about a song instead of an artist.

The SRO Show – Ann Wilson

The Queen of Rock

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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You know Ann Wilson as the lead singer for Heart, the Seattle band that produced some driving rock anthems in the ‘70s. But you may not know that she has a new solo album out. . . and it may surprise you.

The SRO Show – Jimi Hendrix

Soul Rocker

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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He’s considered one of the greatest guitarists ever to have played the instrument. . . and he died before he was 30. Before the late Jimi Hendrix was. . . well, Jimi Hendrix, he earned his chops on the road touring with the legendary Isley Brothers.

The SRO Show – Glenn Frey

After Hours with Glenn Frey

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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They say that deaths come in threes. After Natalie Cole and David Bowie passed, the news arrived of the death of another musical icon, Glenn Frey.

The SRO Show – Marvin Gaye

Prince of Motown

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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Though he started out wanting to record standards, like Nat “King” Cole and Billy Eckstine, Marvin Gaye went on to become an R&B innovator. 

The SRO Show – Natalie Cole

The Unforgettable Natalie Cole

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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The daughter of legendary crooner Nat “King” Cole, Natalie Cole, captivated audiences all over the world for more than three decades with hits such as Unforgettable, Our Love, and Jump Start (My Heart).

The SRO Show — David Bowie

Goodbye Ziggy & Major Tom

Produced by Lawrence Standifer Stevens

Written by Joseph E. Casanova

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After introducing the world to Ziggy Stardust and Major Tom, British rock impresario David Bowie widened his repertoire with unforgettable duets with fellow icons Tina Turner and Mick Jagger and crooner Bing Crosby.