Eric Clapton, the Marley clan, David Crosby, the Eagles and Joni Mitchell all spent time in South Florida, whether recording at the legendary Criteria Studios or living the bohemian life in Coconut Grove. One can go even further back, to the heyday of the late '60s and early '70s, if you really want to study local star power. Granted, not every artist appeals to every taste, but I suspect there's not a single South Florida realtor that gives a flip about hits or hipness when they tally those big commissions. The roll call of past and present local homeowners - Cher, Ricky Martin, Lenny Kravitz, Luther Campbell, the Iglesiases and the Estefans, and, yes, KC and the Sunshine Band - offers a diverse array of big names in the biz. Nevertheless, a look at the list of artists and performers who have called our little corner of the Earth home suggests the stars have made a sizable investment in local real estate. The state of Florida, and South Florida in general, has always proved a popular nesting place for musicians, even if it doesn't come close to cities like Nashville, L.A., and Austin, in terms of famous musical havens.
This week: Famous musicians who may be friends and neighbors. Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman offers his insights, opinions, and observations about the local scene.
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