Author Archives: Just Chuck

Album of the Month – KISS by KISS

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Just Chuck

My first introduction to KISS came through a CREEM magazine article entitled “I dreamed I was Onstage with KISS in my Maidenform Bra” by Jaan Uhelszki. I was mesmerized by the pictures. Who the hell were these guys. Months later … Continue reading →

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Bands I’ve Seen in Concert – 1985 to present

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Just Chuck

This is Part 2 of my list of concerts I have attended through my life. For Part 1 click HERE. Part 1 was up through 1984 when I graduated from college and moved to Dallas. Part 2 is 1985 to … Continue reading →

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5 Year Memorial for my BFF Dennis

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Just Chuck

As long as I can, I will continue to remember my best friend Dennis every year. Today marks 5 years from the day he passed away. I miss him. I miss texting jokes back and forth. I miss his sense … Continue reading →

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Kids Who Rock – Dude Camp Showcase

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Just Chuck

Kids Who Rock (dude camp) showcase day! My band kids, The Flying Forces, did an awesome job on their song “Crazy Good” We had a huge crowd for all the bands. A great nonprofit organization run by great people.

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Kids Who Rock – Dude Camp

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Just Chuck

Monday, July 8, was my first day as a Camp Leader for the Kids Who Rock (Dude Camp). The camp is all about teaching kids the joy of music by learning an instrument, playing in a band and writing a … Continue reading →

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1982 Part 1 – Life Takes a Sharp Turn

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Just Chuck

This is the continuation of a series of posts – select Category LIFE AS A BAND MEMBER to read in sequence. Starting 1982 I was still living in my one room apartment. My college classes at Central Texas College (CTC) … Continue reading →

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Album of the Month – A Farewell to Kings by Rush

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Just Chuck

In the Spring of 1981, my post high school band Second Chance played my high school alma mater Ellison High School (EHS). At that point in Second Chance’s history we were doing a lot of Rush songs. Our set at … Continue reading →

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Friends like my new song – I Want You To Know

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Just Chuck

Even Friends like my new song. Thanks Marcel!

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New Song Release – I Want You To Know

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Just Chuck

New song announcement on my Facebook artist page Chuck Sturgeon Music. Released on the usual platforms (Spotify, Apple music, YouTube, Bandcamp, etc.). Here is the YouTube link if you care to listen. It’s… ok I guess. My first time to … Continue reading →

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Hello, I’m back – Bands I’ve seen in Concert pre-1985

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Just Chuck

I’m sorta back. I’m retired and this social media stuff started feeling like a job. Posting YouTube videos and blog posts weekly was just getting to be “WORK”. I decide to take a step back and just be retired. So … Continue reading →

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