Event: March 14 Book Signing, Cambridge, MA
I will be in conversation with my old pal, the best novelist, Tom Perrotta at Harvard Bookstore the night of the book’s release date. More information here.
Guardian Coverage
‘He was central to music history’: the forgotten legacy of Leon Russell In an illuminating new book, the incredible highs and devastating lows of the influential musician are remembered Great piece by Jim Farber on the occasion of the Leon Russell book
Wall Street Journal Review
‘Leon Russell:’ Review: Ringmaster of Rock ’n’ Roll’s Circus As a songwriter, pianist and bandleader, Leon Russell was devoted both to his music and to the carnival that accompanied it. To say Bill Janovitz is ideally equipped to write this book is an understatement, since he is himself a musician (as a founding member of …
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On Sale March 14, 2023 Order here or anywhere you prefer to buy books. DESCRIPTION The definitive biography of legendary musician, composer, and performer Leon Russell, a profound influence on countless artists, including George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, and the world of music as a whole. Leon …
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New Music!
In December, I finished the first draft of my Leon Russell biography, which will hopefully be published in Spring 2023 by Hachette Books. As January is a slow time for my day job, I have taken the creative momentum from the book project and channeled it into music. Buffalo Tom is slowly but surely working …
So Sad About Charlie
One of my favorite musicians, from my favorite band, has passed away. Here is something I wrote in 2012 about Charlie’s playing. Recording the White Man’s Blues in the Deep South. Keith and Mick stood at the same microphone at Muscle Shoals, lights dimmed, splitting a fifth of bourbon, and simultaneously sang the melodies and …
Virtual Happy Hour 9
Jasmine cocktail. Set List: Dry Land You’ll Never Catch Him Crueler Staples Wendell Gee (R.E.M.) Torch Singer The Bus Fortune Teller Taillights Fade Like Shadows Larry I’m Allowed Comfort You (Van Morrison) Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (Willie Nelson, by Fred Rose) Memory Motel (Rolling Stones) Velvet Roof Sweet Virginia (Rolling Stones) Frozen Lake …
Virtual Happy Hour 8
This one got off to a technically dodgy start so the cocktail demo started at my personal page instead of the Buff Tom page. But here is the music part. Mother’s Day edition, with many requests by Laura St. Clair. Margarita cocktail. Set list (to the best of my memory; things might have changed): Slippin’ …
Virtual Happy Hour Seven
There was a false start or two due to tech/connection issues. First video is the music portion. Second video is the cocktail patter. Thanks for watching Week Seven. Here is the setlist as far as I remember it; Sunflower Suit Up Here Birdbrain Rocket Man (Elton John) Mountains of Your Head You’ll Never Catch Him …
Virtual Happy Hour Week 6
Donations this week include Food For Free Quarantine Negroni Set list: Sodajerk It’s You In the Ice Powderfinger (Neil Young) Flushing Stars The Big Light Best Kept Secret Man Out of Time (Elvis Costello) Anything That Way Suppose Atlantic I Found Out Compromised (new song) Frozen Lake Your Stripes Highway Patrolman (Bruce Springsteen) Mineral Red …