Every weekday morning, join Bob Mosolgo for a double-feature, Decade of Difference. Bob will highlight on an artist or group that has been creating music for at least a decade. First, he’ll feature a tune by that group around 7:50. Then, he’ll fast forward 10 years and play another song by that same artist an hour later.
Decade of Difference is supported by Bank of the James.
Decade of Difference: Iggy Pop
Every punk band of the past and present has borrowed a thing or two from Iggy Pop and the Stooges. The band’s first three albums set the standard for the genre and Pop himself was [...]
Decade of Difference: James Vincent McMorrow
Over his career, James Vincent McMorrow has gradually relinquished more and more control over his music. His first record was recorded alone in a remote coastal studio north of Dublin, with McMorrow playing all instruments. [...]
Decade of Difference: The Turtles
High school friends Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman formed The Turtles in 1965. Kaylan led an instrumental surf band called the Nightriders, which changed into the Crossfires when Volman joined. After college, the band rebranded [...]
Decade of Difference: Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown
When Frank Zappa was asked about the guitarists that were his biggest influences, he named three artists: Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Guitar Slim, and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Born in Louisiana and raised in Texas, Brown took [...]
Decade of Difference: Chris Stapleton
Kentucky native Chris Stapleton turns 44 today. The singer songwriter got his start as a songwriter with over 170 songs to his credit, including six number one country hits. His own music has produced hits [...]
Decade of Difference: Tommy Emmanuel
Australian Tommy Emmanuel’s award-winning career as a guitarist mixes blues, country, rock, classical, and Spanish music. He spent years as a respected session musician and songwriter before launching a solo career in 1988. He has [...]