Diary of a Not So British Fan Girl

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne can be described as one of the most iconic couples in rock music. The two met back in 1970 when Sharon’s father Don Arden managed Ozzy’s band “Black Sabbath." By the time 1979 had hit Ozzy decided to start his solo career and the two started dating. In 1982, Ozzy and Sharon got married and had three children together. The song “Mama, I’m Coming Home” wasn’t about Osbourne’s actual mother, instead, it was a message to his wife Sharon who stood by his side unwavering through his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction. “Mama” was a pet name that he had for her. The song was featured on Ozzy’s sixth solo album titled “No More Tears” and is one of a few songs from the album that Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister co-wrote. Songs such as “I Don’t Want to Change the World”, “Desire”, “Hellraiser”, and “Road to Nowhere” are amongst others. There’s a lot we can learn from a love like Ozzy and Sharon’s. They are the epitome of what a real relationship should be....

If I had to pick a favorite Korgis album I’d go with the one they released back in the latter part of 2021 which, of course, is also around the timing of the pandemic. The album of course was titled “Kartoon World” and was originally written as a 70s-style concept album. I’d also consider this one to be the most underrated Korgis album and it was another time they paid homage to the ‘60s band “The Beatles.” Not only this, it also features songs like “La La Land” written in the style of recently deceased Beach Boy “Brian Wilson” featuring an opening guitar riff done by their Australian multi-talented guitarist Al Steele whose very own daughter inspired the album title and quite a few of the lyrics alongside “The Beatles.” It also features songs like “Time (Song for Dom)”, “Back in the 80's”, Magic Money Tree”, and “Bringing Back the Sprit of Love to the World” to name a short list of a few and is also one of a few Korgis albums I was fortunate to get signed by former “Graduate” m...

 It was somewhere around either the end of 2019 or the beginning of 2020 when I heard the one song that forever changed my life. I don’t remember the exact date, but I’ll never forget the moment. I was headed home in an Uber, and the 1985 song “Head Over Heels” by Tears for Fears started playing on the radio. I remember thinking this song sounds oddly familiar and pulling out my phone to Shazam it to see who it was by and if I’d heard it before. Turns out I hadn’t! I never knew that very moment would start a long journey of blogging and writing about music from that era and even as far back as the 50s. I have them to thank for meeting some of my closest friends. Most of whom have inspired me to elevate my writing and my love for music. Tears for Fears also introduced me to bands and musicians such as Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Adam & The Ants, Oleta Adams, Alison Moyet, Puscifer, King Crimson, Steven Wilson, Radiohead, Sixpence None the Richer (whom I’ve met), The Korgi...

Welcome to My Blog Guys!  This is actually my second blog and I appreciate the love along with the support the other blog received so so much! With things being as rough as they have been the past few months for me I decided to start fresh and build something better! Most of the posts that were available on the old blog are still available on Medium for the paid subscribers who are there. For those who don’t know me or weren’t followers of the old blog, I’m an American but, also an Anglophile whose biggest passion is music along with all things British. Hence, why I decided to start a music blog in the first place and why I chose the name I did. I’ve been running quite a few successful Facebook fan groups over the years and decided my next step would be blogging. After trying it out for the short length of time I have I must truly say I love it and I'm impressed with the positive feedback both have gotten over the years.  Blogging and the groups have allowed me to further util...