‘Dig That Beat!’ In focus with steadfast roots music expert Sheree Homer

Although three years apart, guitarist James Intveld and little brother Ricky of the Rockin’ Shadows could easily pass as twins possessing perfectly coiffed hair, circa 1983. Ricky soon joined Rick Nelson’s band on drums and was aboard the plane that killed Nelson and all passengers on December 31, 1985, enroute to a show in Dallas, Texas. Image courtesy of Sheree Homer

“In Dig That Beat! Interviews with Musicians at the Root of Rock ’n’ Roll you won’t find any tabloid fodder about the artists’ personal lives,” declares steadfast roots music expert Sheree Homer. “I write biographies concentrated on their music, either told by the artists themselves or musicians/producers who have worked with them…stories about recording in the…