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The Day the Music Died: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper
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Aretha Franklin Biography: Life and Career of the Soul Singer
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Johnny Cash Biography: Life and Career of the Country Singer-Songwriter
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Paolo from Trivium On Lil Wayne, Toby Keith, Unusual Influences
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In this edition of the Flashback I’m jumping back to 1971 to a performance by a young Joe Walsh and his James Gang band. Now known primarily for his work with The Eagles, Joe Walsh had quite a successful early career with The James Gang and as a solo artist. There’s not much available online, but luckily this video exists and captures the power trio in a great performance of their moderate hit “Walk Away”. There’s something special about the power trio setup. One Guitar, one bass, drums and vocals… Not much wiggle room, especially when playing hard rock. This band was great at it. Enjoy: continue reading...
Image Source: The Roots Facebook Page
Questlove, real name Ahmir Khalib Thompson, is the drummer and co-leader of hip hop group The Roots. continue reading...
Photo Credit: Roland Godefroy
American singer Etta James passed away from leukemia complications this morning, January 20th, 2012. continue reading...
“We Take Care Of Our Own” is the name of the brand new single from singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. continue reading...
Image Source: Coldplay Facebook Page and RihannaNow.com
On Sunday, February 12th, 2012, the 54th Grammy Awards welcomes Grammy-nominated artists Coldplay and Rihanna, who will be performing together for the first time live on stage. continue reading...
Image Source: DollyParton.com and JanisJoplin.com
That’s right, two singer-songwriters celebrate their birthdays today: Dolly Parton turns 66 while Janis Joplin would have turned 69. continue reading...
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Nigerian-born British singer Sade turns 53 years old today. continue reading...
I don’t think there’s a real shortage of female singer-songwriters in the music world today, but if anyone deserves to break through, it’s the hard working and supremely talented Kathleen Edwards. I’ve been a casual fan of hers over the past few albums, but this new single “Change The Sheets” from the upcoming Voyageur album really impressed me. Looking forward to this new album and excited to see where it takes her. Enjoy: continue reading...
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Back on January 13th, 1968, country singer-songwriter Johnny Cash performed live at Folsom Prison. continue reading...
Musician and director Rob Zombie turns 47 years old today. continue reading...
