Podcast appearances and mentions of bruce blackman

Continuing a Dakota Spotlight Valentine's tradition, this special episode features an interview with Bruce Blackman, the mastermind behind the 1976 hit Moonlight Feels Right by Starbuck. James chats with Bruce about the song's romantic charm, its iconic marimba solo, and the stories behind its creation. Whether it's part of your Valentine's playlist or a nostalgic favorite, don't miss this heartfelt conversation celebrating love, music, and the magic of the '70s. Homicide at House of Bottles PLUS Bonus Material Free Preview https://dakotaspotlight.com/bottles/ Season 3: The House on Sweet and Seventh https://bit.ly/dakotaspotlight-season3 Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get all episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Proudly Produced by PorchLight Podcast Network: https://porchlightpodcast.network/ Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and soundscapes, is the property of PorchLight Podcast Network. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or rebroadcast of this material without the express written consent of PorchLight Podcast Network is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1,048 - Bruce Blackman Bruce Blackman joins The Paul Leslie Hour! Are you here? Ohhh yes! We've got a show for you! It just feels right.  Welcome to episode #1,048 where we'll be joined by a Yacht rock icon Bruce Blackman of Starbuck. Bruce is an exceptional songwriter, recording artist and producer. And on top of that, he's a marvelous storyteller and a super nice chap.  Paul's giving me the sign. So before I hand it over to him, I'll just say that you can always go here, and as always we thank you for watching and listening! Oh yes, hi to Marco! And now, starting the show, just feels right.

Bruce Blackman, co-founder of Starbuck, is back with big news! Fresh off of the release of his new three-record/CD box set, “Moonlight Feels Right, the Collection: 1975-2023,” Bruce brings fresh tales from the creative front lines. With stories that date back to 1970, include another band name altogether, and run right up to the day he got contacted by a record label in the 2020s, Bruce shares it all! Mentioned on the Pod: Get the new vinyl and CDs here, along with all the Starbuck merch you could ask for! Get your copy of the “The Road to Moonlight Feels Right” (and even a signed copy) here. Listen to our first interview with Bruce for even more fun fare. Don't forget to follow Bruce on Facebook. Always a hoot! Speaking of hoots…here's his Twitter, too! Listen and Subscribe: ⁠Find the podcast platform of your choice here⁠. References and Related: ⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠ ⁠John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/outro: Stock Music “We're Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI) Find and Follow: The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠ Support the Podcast: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain⁠ “Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain/support

In the studio this week with Bruce Blackman, lead singer from the iconic 70's band 'Starbuck' - talking about his music then and now - including his new single 'Jones About You'. Once you start listening to Bruce's story, you get the feeling this guy isn't slowing down for anything! We talk about how he met his college sweetheart (and the inspiration for the hit single 'Moonlight Feels Right') to his continued success on the Yacht Rock charts, the backstory on the members of his band and more. We also discuss songwriting, music charting and knowing why it's important for all talent to understand the music business as well. From his early days touring with the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), KC and The Sunshine Band and Boston; to a discussion about his memoir; the southern rock and disco music era, and his thoughts on music streaming, Bruce gives an entertaining interview about why his unique music journey feels right. Bring along your love of 70's tunes and join us. Special thanks to our booth announcer Joe Szymanski for this interview!About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests know media, we're talkin'! Unscripted and entertaining, each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz; from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are always on ice; music + media are the conversation starters. New episodes every other Tuesday. Social media links, website and more hereFollow and subscribe to my podcast hereA very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird StudiosRadio Free RaleighHouston Radio Platinum

Am 18. Januar 1983 werden in Port Coquitlam sechs Mitglieder der Familie Blackman von Bruce Blackman ermordet. Doch was ist genau in dem Haus der Blackmans passiert und wie konnte es dazu kommen?

Welcome to the Proof Negative Radio Show! We have been on air since January 2010. We focus on alternative news, independent politics, & health and wellness. Our guest tonight is Bruce Blackman, lead singer of the band Starbuck. They had a super huge hit song in 1976 with "Moonlight Feels Right.". We will discuss his new hit single and everything else they have been up to since their big hit. We reserve the right to go off topic and have fun on air as well. Freedomizer Radio does NOT embrace socialism, or pursue what the 1% global elites want us to do or think. We do not monitor this chat room. We do ask everyone check out our website http://www.freedomizerradio.com where everyone can listen live and join our chat

Episode 689 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to 1976 with Bruce Blackman of the group "Starbuck" who gave us the hit song "Moonlight Feels Right". Bruce shares how they came up with the band's name, the story behind the song and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-screen-and-beyond/message

Welcome to episode 3! Today is the week of true crime and we are covering a familicide! This episode is a bit short but it is a goodie. Come listen to Joe and I as we talk about the justice system and the case. I hope you enjoy.  Now, this is a sensitive topic. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, you are not alone. Please seek help and reach out. It is never too late and we are always here to listen or be an ear. 

Bonus episode: Interview with singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman, the musician behind the 1976 hit Moonlight Feels Right, heard right here in Season 4.  Bruce shares thoughts about his life, his music and recalls almost freezing his fingers off in Fargo during a tour back in 77. https://bruceblackman.com Check out the full catalog of Dakota Spotlight true crime podcasts at https://dakotaspotlight.com where you can sign up for a newsletter, subscribe to the new and exciting Spotlight PLUS ad-free experience and much more.  Head over to https://dakotaspotlight.com to learn more.  Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes by sending email to info@sixhorsemedia.com Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith shares the sad story of the unsolved murder of a 9-year-old girl. Amanda tells us the story of a man who killed 6 people in British Columbia. Sources: Montreal Gazette, CBC News, CTV News, BC Laws, UPI, Eve Lazarus, The Star Resources: You can talk to a mental health professional, one on one: Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For residents of Quebec, call 1-866-277-3553 (24/7) or visit suicide.ca Visit Talk Suicide Canada for the distress centres and crisis organizations nearest you, if you're experiencing gender-based violence, you can access a crisis line in your province or territory. Hope for Wellness Help Line:  1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. Services are available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services experienced and culturally sensitive helpline counsellors can help if you want to talk in English and French and, on request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For Domestic Violence sheltersafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope, and support. Childhelp National Child Abuse 24/7 Hotline (multilingual service available): 1-800-422-4453 TransLife - 1-877-330-6366

Family. Nothing is more important. Right? According to our subjects this week, the end of the world or money is more important. We are talking about Bruce Blackman and Brett Ryan.

An interview with Bruce Blackman of Starbuck, talking about the 2023 remastering of their classic "Moonlight Feels Right," how he remastered the original tracks, having new songs topping "The Beach Music Top 40," the response to the album "Starbuck 2022," and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Bonnie Bramlett joins us, with stories about Stephen Stills, Dickie Betts, Janis Joplin, Elvis Costello, Derek Trucks, and much more. Steve Morse, from the Dixie Dregs, Kansas, and Deep Purple, introduces us to his new band, plus shares a great Gary Rossington story. Bruce Blackman, who went to number two in 1976 with Starbuck and Moonlight Feels Right, has a new album that's doing very well on the charts, and he's giving us the scoop. We have two new features this week, Liner Notes, with the inside scoop on some historic music, and Covers, with a remake of a rock-era classic we think you'll enjoy checking out. Thanks for listening.Intro courtesy of Diane Williamson, the worldwide voice of OnStar and Intercontinental Hotels.Our producer/editor is Jane Jones.

Singer/songwriter from Eternity's Children and Starbuck talks about his career on the bandstand and in the studio writing and playing hit tunes.

Meet the man behind the yacht rock classic “Moonlight Feels Right” (amongst MANY buried treasures!), Bruce Blackman, who lead and founded the band Starbuck with marimba player Bo Wagner. Tom and John got an earful of interesting yacht rock lore, as they examine the stories behind Bruce's book The Road to Moonlight Feels Right. We cover everything from the days before Starbuck hit it big, all the way through to modern day, discovering Bruce's gift for lyrics and song writing is still very much alive and well! Things to Do and See: Learn more and buy the book at bruceblackman.com Discover The Lost Masters, a treasure trove of buried treasures Don't forget to check out Bruce Blackman's newest material as well! An All-Bruce-Blackman Lightning Round! Does It Float Your Boat? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZBG_7u5LO5Px94fzyO7ig Intro/outro music: “Never-Ending Story” by August Red Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast/support

Singer/author Bruce Blackman of Starbuck best known for the Top 10 smash hit from 1976 “Moonlight Feels Right” talks about the new book “The Road to Moonlight Feels Right” and the journey through the 60's and 70's memoir from the Mississippi Delta to Hollywood to stories behind the scenes with Electric Light Orchestra, American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Midnight Special, Hall and Oates, KC and the Sunshine Band plus experiences with William Faulkner, Jim Morrison and an appearance in “The Graduate”! Bruce also talks about how he got started beginning with the New Orleans' based Eternity's Children with their single “Mrs. Bluebird” and the making of the smash hit “Moonlight Feels Right”! Check out the amazing Bruce Blackman of Starbuck and his book on Amazon and www.bruceblackman.com ! #bruceblackman #starbuck #moonlightfeelsright #theroadtomoonlightfeelsright #mississippidelta #hollywood #neworleans #atlanta #ELO #americanbandstand #kcandthesunshineband #hallandoates #jimmorrison #eternityschildren #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerbruceblackman #themikewagnershowbruceblackman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Singer/author Bruce Blackman of Starbuck best known for the Top 10 smash hit from 1976 “Moonlight Feels Right” talks about the new book “The Road to Moonlight Feels Right” and the journey through the 60's and 70's memoir from the Mississippi Delta to Hollywood to stories behind the scenes with Electric Light Orchestra, American Bandstand, Merv Griffin, Midnight Special, Hall and Oates, KC and the Sunshine Band plus experiences with William Faulkner, Jim Morrison and an appearance in “The Graduate”! Bruce also talks about how he got started beginning with the New Orleans' based Eternity's Children with their single “Mrs. Bluebird” and the making of the smash hit “Moonlight Feels Right”! Check out the amazing Bruce Blackman of Starbuck and his book on Amazon and www.bruceblackman.com ! #bruceblackman #starbuck #moonlightfeelsright #theroadtomoonlightfeelsright #mississippidelta #hollywood #neworleans #atlanta #ELO #americanbandstand #kcandthesunshineband #hallandoates #jimmorrison #eternityschildren #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerbruceblackman #themikewagnershowbruceblackman

This week we switch things up a bit and bring on our first guest/friend/fan to tell US a story. Whitney takes us on a horrific plunge into the life of Bruce Blackman and the gruesome Blackman familicide. This story is not for the feint of heart.

Bonus episode:  Interview with singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman, the musician behind the 1976 hit Moonlight Feels Right, heard right here in Season 4.   Bruce shares thoughts about his life, his music and recalls almost freezing his fingers off in Fargo during a tour back in 77. Also a re-broadcast of my 2020 interview with songwriter Peter Hicks of Sleepy Driver https://bruceblackman.com https://sleepydriver.bandcamp.com/album/music-from-dakota-spotlight https://hollis-group.bandcamp.com/releases https://inforum.com/dakota-spotlight

In today's episode of Steve O's Music News, it's my conversation with Starbuck lead singer Bruce Blackman, responsible for the 1976 hit "Moonlight Feels Right".

On January 18, 6 members of the Blackman family were murdered by their loved one (son, brother, brother in law) Bruce. Bruce had been slipping into psychosis and had shown signs of a total break with reality leading up to the murders. In this episode, we examine this case and hope that by having the conversation, we can provide resources with information about mental illness, discuss warning signs to be aware of, and let anyone experiencing any form of mental illness know that you are not alone. October 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Saturday, October 10th is National World Mental Health Day. According to the NAMI website (https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-illness-awareness-week) (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Mental Illness Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the topic of mental illness. Want to hear this episode ad-free? Support our show on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod) and for as little as $3/month (that's less than a coffee at Starbucks) you can get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more! Support Our Sponsors:  Best Fiends: Best Fiends is the infamously impossible-to-put-down puzzle game with over 100 million downloads and counting. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Thrive: Thrive Market is an online membership-based market on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. Go to Thrivemarket.com/queens (http://www.thrivemarket.com/queens) . Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Notecube: A NoteCube is the new and thoughtful way to show someone special how much you love and appreciate them. It’s a beautifully-packaged box, full of bespoke customised messages based on all their amazing qualities and you can even add photos! Listeners receive 20% off when using QUEENS Free delivery worldwide. Shop online at thenotecube.com (https://thenotecube.com/) .  Betterhelp: Counseling by Online Chat, Video or Phone Available Anytime, Anywhere. Get Started Today! Visit betterhelp.com/Queens (https://www.betterhelp.com/queens) to get 10% off your first month. 

The guys open and discuss the show with Dara Sedaka's special extended single "Huggin" from 82' Neil Sedaka's daughter.What a Yachty find...Burton Cummings from the "Guess Who" is on the Yacht! who knew? We drop the anchor on Englebert Humperdink's single from 83' "You Look Good On Me" does it Float The Boat? Plus a rare gem produced by David Foster sung by Gordon Lightfoot.Chicago's very yachty 'Street Player" and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes debut from 81'Plus music by Bruce Blackman,Maxus,Little River Band,Patti Austin sooo much more! climb aboard!

It's that time of the month as Carly, Katie and Jocelynn tell the ultimate Canadian cautionary tale with the story of Bruce Blackman. Carly leads the case. And we all wish the title was less literal. --- ABOUT STRAIGHT UP EVIL: A blonde, a brunette, and a redhead walk into a podcast, armchair-investigate a crime, and sing a song about it...that's Straight Up Evil. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straightupevil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straightupevil/ Twitter: @EvilStraight

We got to interview Singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman, who was born in Greenville, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State University. In the 1960s he formed the band, Eternity’s Children, which had a top 100 hit with Mrs. Bluebird in 1968 and appeared on American Bandstand. He left the group and moved to Atlanta in 1969. In 1974, he joined a group called “Extravanganza” with Bo Wagner, vocalist Elgin Wells, keyboardist Sloan Hayes, drummer David Snavely and bassist Jimmy Cobb. In 1975, Private Stock Records, a New York City company, signed his group Starbuck to a single deal for Moonlight Feels Right, (written by multi-talented vocalist / keyboardist / producer Bruce Blackman). It rose to the top of the national and international charts, selling over 3 million copies. Everybody Be Dancin’ was also a top chart song. Blackman serves as CEO of his own music publishing and production companies and is producing an album project with his daughter Sarah and several other artists, now Atlanta-based. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nowseehearBAM/support

Bruce Blackman -Singer/Songwriter Author, Producer, Keyboards:Moonlight Feels Right 2014 is the first new music from Bruce Blackman in three decades. The album came about when Bruce went to his high school reunion in Greenville, MS. He wrote a song, "Jim's Cafe", for his reunion and made 70 copies of it for his classmates. When he got home two days later, he had over 500 requests for the song on Facebook. The requests soon turned into thousands. "I was completely surprised by this," says Bruce. "That's when I decided to release a new album." "Moonlight Feels Right 2014" features 12 new songs and 4 never-released vintage songs, including a new version of Moonlight Feels Right. "I came across my original demo of MFR that I recorded with a Bossa Nova beat from a cheap drum machine," Bruce Said. "I thought it would be interesting to go back to the root of the song and record it that way. It feels comfortable to me as a Bossa Nova." Stylistically speaking, Bruce is well known for his jazz-pop, keyboard infused style of writing and playing as exemplified by his signature song, "Moonlight Feels Right". He is considered one of the pioneers of synth-based recording. Bruce cut his musical teeth in the New Orleans based 60s soft pop group Eternity's Children. The group scored a minor hit with his song, "Mrs. Bluebird", and the group appeared on American Bandstand. Later he teamed up with marimba/vibes player, Bo Wagner, and formed the group Starbuck. His song "Moonlight Feels Right" soared to top 3 in the Billboard chart and became an international hit. Today, MFR is recognized as one of the top classics from the 70s.Pre Interview lead in Track:Doing Nothing by Bruce BlackmanComplete Radio Promo Playlist:1. Partir by Cathy Varna2. Cold Brew Coffee by Yajur MusicMusic Submit.com playlist: 1. Lava by Phil Circle2 Equal rights and Justice by Intl StarzComplete Radio Promotional Package: The Douglas Coleman Show is now offering a complete radio promotional package for music artists. Your track will air 28 times a week for 1 month. Your track will air over all of our online and terrestrial platforms as well as permanently archive on Spreaker, Itunes and many other sites. With this package, you will also get a 15min interview on our show to promote your latest, single, EP, LP or upcoming gig. Similar packages like this can run hundreds of dollars and often are subscription based. Our package is a one-time fee of just 49.99. Let's work together to get your music heard. Go to https://douglascolemanmusic.com/crpp for complete details. Sponsorship:If you're interested in being a sponsor on The Douglas Coleman Show, please check out our packages on Patreon or contact us directly. https://www.patreon.com/douglascolemanshowdouglascolemanshow@gmail.comOR if you'd prefer to make a one-time donation, please check out our GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/the-dcs-needs-your-help

Bruce Blackman -Singer/Songwriter Author, Producer, Keyboards:Moonlight Feels Right 2014 is the first new music from Bruce Blackman in three decades. The album came about when Bruce went to his high school reunion in Greenville, MS. He wrote a song, "Jim's Cafe", for his reunion and made 70 copies of it for his classmates. When he got home two days later, he had over 500 requests for the song on Facebook. The requests soon turned into thousands. "I was completely surprised by this," says Bruce. "That's when I decided to release a new album." "Moonlight Feels Right 2014" features 12 new songs and 4 never-released vintage songs, including a new version of Moonlight Feels Right. "I came across my original demo of MFR that I recorded with a Bossa Nova beat from a cheap drum machine," Bruce Said. "I thought it would be interesting to go back to the root of the song and record it that way. It feels comfortable to me as a Bossa Nova." Stylistically speaking, Bruce is well known for his jazz-pop, keyboard infused style of writing and playing as exemplified by his signature song, "Moonlight Feels Right". He is considered one of the pioneers of synth-based recording. Bruce cut his musical teeth in the New Orleans based 60s soft pop group Eternity's Children. The group scored a minor hit with his song, "Mrs. Bluebird", and the group appeared on American Bandstand. Later he teamed up with marimba/vibes player, Bo Wagner, and formed the group Starbuck. His song "Moonlight Feels Right" soared to top 3 in the Billboard chart and became an international hit. Today, MFR is recognized as one of the top classics from the 70s.Pre Interview lead in Track:Doing Nothing by Bruce BlackmanComplete Radio Promo Playlist:1. Partir by Cathy Varna2. Cold Brew Coffee by Yajur MusicMusic Submit.com playlist: 1. Lava by Phil Circle2 Equal rights and Justice by Intl StarzComplete Radio Promotional Package: The Douglas Coleman Show is now offering a complete radio promotional package for music artists. Your track will air 28 times a week for 1 month. Your track will air over all of our online and terrestrial platforms as well as permanently archive on Spreaker, Itunes and many other sites. With this package, you will also get a 15min interview on our show to promote your latest, single, EP, LP or upcoming gig. Similar packages like this can run hundreds of dollars and often are subscription based. Our package is a one-time fee of just 49.99. Let's work together to get your music heard. Go to https://douglascolemanmusic.com/crpp for complete details. Sponsorship:If you're interested in being a sponsor on The Douglas Coleman Show, please check out our packages on Patreon or contact us directly. https://www.patreon.com/douglascolemanshowdouglascolemanshow@gmail.comOR if you'd prefer to make a one-time donation, please check out our GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/the-dcs-needs-your-help

Singer/songwriter and Greenville, Mississippi native Bruce Blackman talks about his life and music including his hit "Moonlight Feels Right" with the group Starbuck in the 70s.

It seemed fitting to kick off a new series on The Hustle with the man that kicked off the podcast back in May of 2015. Starbuck mastermind Bruce Blackman was our very first guest and still one of the best. His knack for telling stories infused with southern charm is unparalleled. It's what made Starbuck's music so good and what makes his new memoir The Road to Moonlight Feels Right so entertaining.  Bruce has a Faulkner-esque knack for bringing color to his childhood in Mississippi and the many characters that decorate that time. You also get to understand his approach to show business and how he wasn't willing to sell his soul to become a typical rock star. It's a blast of a book and worth a read whether you're a fan of his music or not. But, c'mon, who doesn't love "Moonlight Feels Right"!   Bruce Blackman - The Road to Moonlight Feels Right

September 11th - Bruce Blackman, author of MOONLIGHT STILL FEELS RIGHT

September 11th - Bruce Blackman, author of MOONLIGHT STILL FEELS RIGHT

In this debut episode of Sword and Scale Rewind, Lynette and Stefanie (with special guest Mike Boudet) revisit the very first episode of S&S in which a young man by the name of Bruce Blackman murders his entire family and is eventually released back into the public. The one-and-only Dr. Drew pops in for a professional consultation about the dangers of untreated mental illness.

Going back to where it all started!  For some reason - I don't see this episode in our iTunes feed, so I'm rereleasing it so new subscribers who might have missed it can catch up. And because Bruce is the best and this remains one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy (whether you've heard it before or not)!

Bruce Blackman was the lead singer of the 70s band Starbuck, who had a #3 hit in 1976 with "Moonlight Feels Right". When the band broke up in 1980 Bruce turned his attention to other things until 2014 when he released his first solo album. We find out what he did in his time off, what motivated the comeback and how he got his famous style (check youtube to find out what I mean).

Bruce Blackman was the lead singer of the 70s band Starbuck, who had a #3 hit in 1976 with "Moonlight Feels Right". When the band broke up in 1980 Bruce turned his attention to other things until 2014 when he released his first solo album. We find out what he did in his time off, what motivated the comeback and how he got his famous style (check youtube to find out what I mean).

In this debut episode of Sword and Scale, author Janice Holly Booth tells the story of Bruce Blackman's slip into the dark depths of schizophrenia and the horrible result it caused to him and his family. This tale is based on the true events that occurred in Coquitlam, British Columbia on January 18th, 1983. This story is chilling, and in the wake of events like the Aurora Movie Theater shooting, more relevant than ever. This close knit family missed all the signs of trouble brewing and it had drastic consequences. Very special thanks to Rachel Mallory, Ph.D., R. Psych for her medical insight and assistance with this broadcast.