Feb 17 | This week in 1988

#1 at KZZP/Phoenix: “Father Figure” — written, sung and produced by George Michael. The ex-Whamster’s previous hit, the former #1 “Faith,” holds at #16. Among other notable songs at “The Number 1 Hit Music Station”: Patrick Swayze climbs from #9… Continue reading

Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, 2016 edition

Note to wife: Yesterday’s death of George Michael is just the latest in a long line of popular music stars who have passed away this year. I can’t remember another year when we’ve lost so many important musicians. Continue reading