A Closer Look: Loggins & Messina

Every now and then a duo comes along that redefines "Adult Contemporary". Today we take a look at one such pair, the 1970's hit machine known as Loggins & Messina. Combining boyish good looks with a woodsy, rustic appeal, Loggins & Messina caught the attention of suburban Easy Listening fans ages 31-43 with AM radio staples such as "Danny's Song", "House At Pooh Corner", and "Your Mama Don't Dance". 16 million records later, Loggins decided to strike out on his own and establish himself as a more serious artist, going so far even as to shed the happy-go-lucky image of Kenny and brand himself Ken Loggins in the liner notes for 1978's Nightwatch before unleashing a string of 80's soundtrack masterpieces while Messina is often overlooked as one of the forefathers of the irrelevant cliched sideman who fades into obscurity.

Loggins & Messina play the Nikon @ Jones Beach ampitheater tonight, plenty of tickets still available