Some musicians rest on their laurels once they reach 70 years old. Not Marty Wendell.
The Rockabilly Hall of Fame member recently released a new album of original songs called “A Real Good Run.” And as the name suggests, the 13 songs on the album find Wendell looking back upon his life and coming to terms with his age.
“There’s some reflections on the aging process itself, and I don’t think there are too many albums out there that are dealing with those issues and emotions,” said Wendell, who lives in northern Rensselaer County.
The song that started Wendell down his road of reflection is “Windin’ Down,” which he wrote in 2011.
“We were actually unloading the bus after a concert, and you know, I had that sobering thought that the road doesn’t go on and that all things end,” said Wendell. “I started writing down the words to this
