# beast part — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover beast part. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/a-tony-bennett-centennial-celebration) _2026-08-04 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ One hundred years ago today, Anthony Dominick Benedetto was born in Queens ## [On the Passing of Plas Johnson](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/on-the-passing-of-plas-johnson) _2026-07-24 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The saxophonist was widely known for his robust-toned tenor work on the "Pink Panther" theme but he appeared on countless other recordings as a member of The Wrecking Crew ## [A Sad Farewell to Rodney Holmes](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/a-sad-farewell-to-rodney-holmes) _2026-07-15 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The great drummer and radiant personality passed on Saturday at age 60 ## [My Mid-Year Jazz Record Picks for 2026](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/my-mid-year-jazz-record-picks-for) _2026-07-13 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ I’ve been contributing to the Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll since it was inaugurated in 2006 by longtime Voice contributor and jazz critic Francis Davis. ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part VI](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast-f04) _2026-06-24 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ A catalog of women Hammond B-3 players, from the two Shirleys to Akiko and more ## [A Blindfold Test with Les Paul](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/a-blindfold-test-with-les-paul) _2026-06-10 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ Acknowledging the June 9th birthday of the man whose name was synonymous with guitar ## [On the Passing of James "Blood" Ulmer](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/on-the-passing-of-james-blood-ulmer) _2026-06-08 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The guitarist with the instantly identifiable harmolodic twang died yesterday at 86. ## [Still Thinking About Sonny](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/still-thinking-about-sonny) _2026-05-28 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ Reflecting on the genuine and admirable humility of the late Saxophone Colossus ## [R.I.P. Sonny Rollins](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/rip-sonny-rollins) _2026-05-26 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The Saxophone Colossus and inspiration to us all passed yesterday at age 95 ## [In Remembrance of Jimmy Cobb](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-remembrance-of-jimmy-cobb) _2026-05-25 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ Acknowledging the passing of the drumming great six years ago on May 24, 2020 ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X79EoK1dDHsr) _2026-05-25 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Remembering the Great Ralph Peterson](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/remembering-the-great-ralph-peterson) _2026-05-20 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The late, larger-than-life and always inspiring drummer would’ve turn 64 today. ## [Remembering the Great Jack Bruce](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/remembering-the-great-jack-bruce) _2026-05-14 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The great bassist-singer and former Cream frontman was born on this day in 1943 ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part V](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast-7dd) _2026-05-13 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ A rundown of some renowned Hammond B-3 pioneers and two brilliant renegades ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast -- Part IV](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast-565) _2026-04-27 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ My audience with the audacious B-3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith (aka "The Turbanator") ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb Beast -- Part III](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast-1d7) _2026-04-25 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ My audience with the legendary heavyweight champion of the Hammond B-3 ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb. Beast, Part II](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast-0cb) _2026-04-21 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ Recalling favorite vintage B-3 performances from my youth while playing DJ ## [Remembering the Great Larry Coryell](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/remembering-the-great-larry-coryell) _2026-04-02 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The jazz guitarist who pioneered the fusion movement would've turned 83 today ## [In Praise of the Hulking 300 lb Beast](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-hulking-300-lb-beast) _2026-03-27 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ A celebration of the Hammond B-3 organ in its many manifestations ## [A Valentine's Day Shout Out to Mike & Leni](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/a-valentines-day-shout-out-to-mike) _2026-02-14 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The guitar playing Sterns have been married for 45 years...and are still swinging! ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SriCIWHG4bpr) _2026-02-14 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Some Birthday Cheer for Bill Laswell](https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/some-birthday-cheer-for-bill-laswell) _2026-02-12 · Bill Milkowski · Musings on Music by The Milkman_ The bassist-producer, who has been off the scene for three years, turns 71 today