Terry Roland

by Terry Roland In Greek mythology, fairy tales and folklore there are stories told of figures of wood and stone that come to life. In familiar stories, told and retold in so many forms, from Pinocchio to Pygmalion, beneath the outer shell is a miraculous soul that emerges into the

“We are and shall remain Spanky and Our Gang…"   Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane closing her latest live album, Back Home, Americana Vl. 1 This needs to be clear: If musicologist, pop music authorities, Americana researchers and rock critics of all persuasions take a glance at overlooked talents and innovators over

by Terry Roland Author: Julian Dawson Published by: Backstage Press They are sometimes called, 'sidemen,' or 'back-up musicians.' They are always there throughout the history of recorded music setting ego aside in favor of the song. They've rarely been paid their worth in

Although he left the popular folk-rock band America  many years  ago, Dan Peek's gentle melodies, skillfull, distinctive guitar work, vocal talent and songwriting contributions can still be felt on a band most known for 70's hit songs like "Horse with No Name," "

By Terry Roland   (originally published in FolkWorks) For this writer, it's been a 44 year journey since I last saw The Buffalo Springfield, or didn't see them I should say. During the summer of 1967 my 12 year-old self stood outside the minor league baseball

By Terry Roland (Originally published in San Diego Troubadour) "Writing is about a blank piece of paper and leaving out what's not supposed to be there. There were many great days and many not so great days. I tried to turn them all into great songs."