Yet Loggins, 76, who first enjoyed chart success as a member of the duo Loggins and Messina in the early to mid '70s, says his solo career might never have happened had it not been for a friendly ...

first as a member of the folk-rock duo Loggins & Messina and then as a hit-making solo artist. Loggins’ smooth, soulful voice and musical sensibilities have helped establish him as one of the ...

Jim Messina was a hugely influential force in the 1970s. He brought many of his memorable songs to a show in The Villages. Tony Violanti was there.

Before their collaboration begins, they meet up with Loggins’ former bandmate Messina, who is living in an alley because Loggins kicked him out of the band. Cue Loggins’ “Whenever I Call You ...