Contributed by Silverback Michael (Caspar Silverbacks) Gene Parsons is an American drummer, banjo player, guitarist, singer-songwriter, and innovative engineer, best known for his work with The Byrds from 1968 to 1972. Parsons has also released solo albums and played in bands including Nashville West, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Parsons Green. Parsons is credited with... Continue Reading →
Best of the 'Gest Spencer Lewis First, we need some music in the background. Click on this and let it play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCerRUpEYJk&list=RDMMnCerRUpEYJk&start_radio=1 One Man Band by Stephen Morris (published originally in Livin': The Vermont Way Magazine) Spencer Lewis takes the concept of a one man band to a new dimension. Not only does he play... Continue Reading →
He's not exactly a rocker, but was a big factor in making us aware of young singer/songwriters such as James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Jackson Brown, who became the legends of their generation. Here's a brief clip of Tom, now in his 80s, as he appears today. https://youtu.be/kIMMSwOOG_c And here's how he was then. These... Continue Reading →
Silverbelle Elle used to be a Nirvana fan, but now she's graduated to The Who. Nevermind. [Silverbacks ... What has become of our musical heroes? Denizens of The Jungle want to know. Have you been to a concert in the last year or so? If so, who did you see and how was it? Music... Continue Reading →
[Mardi Gras was officially March 10, 2022, but the parades began in New Orleans on January 6. As memorable as my time on campus was from 1966-1970, so of the most outstanding times were when we ventured off the campus. SB SM] It was the ultimate road trip. It was senior year in college. My... Continue Reading →
For God, for Country, and For Yale, I'm living proof of a fairy tale. Gettin' smart don't get much cooler ... Go Bulldogs! Yeah Boola! Boola! From my Autobio-grafitti, "From the 4-0-1 to the 8-0-2" [My twice-postponed 50th reunion begins today. SB SM] I retired from both music and sports when I arrived in New... Continue Reading →
[Silverbacks ... especially you guys ... you ever have fantasies about being in a shower with not one, but two beautiful Silverbelles who are young enough to qualify as Silverbabes? And these ladies sing like nightingales, albeit nightingales with the blues? Of course you have. Well, today I'm going to make your Jungle fantasies come... Continue Reading →
[Let's give this guy his due. He's been the greatest creator and performer for an entire generation. And he shows no sign of letting up. If that's not Silverback-worthy, then I don't know what is. Welcome to The Jungle, Paul. SB SM] from Variety, 5/16/2022 Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ Tour Scores a Touchdown With Marathon... Continue Reading →
Spin Room: John Chuldenko at the White House in 2010. Photograph by Aric Avelino. WRITTEN BY ROB BRUNNER MAY 3, 2022 Jimmy Carter’s grandson is unlocking its mysteries One of the perks of being Jimmy Carter’s grandson is that you get to attend the family’s annual trip, a gathering for the whole extended Carter clan that’s organized... Continue Reading →
Best of the 'Gest Putting back on our traveling shoes [This year people are bustin' out of their travel doldrums. Just a year ago, however, we were satisfy travel lust very differently. SB SM] I know this sounds lame, but a great way to scratch the travel itch is just to remind yourself of some... Continue Reading →
