Rumours start to swirl about Woodstock anniversary concert(s?)
December 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While not the first of its kind, Woodstock was a legendary event even before the first notes were played. Next
Browsing the "Jimi Hendrix" Tag
What makes these artists and their songs great? Let’s break it down.
September 12th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Most of know a great song when we hear it. But what, exactly, do those songs possess that make them
Why do so many people lose their sh*t over Jimi Hendrix’s guitar playing? Here’s why.
July 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
He’s been dead since 1970, but people are still dazzled by the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix. Here’s why
UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 4 (Tuesday, May 15)
May 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was another full day with our guide Lee on our private mini-bus as our group continued its tour of
UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 3 (Monday, May 14)
May 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A new guide today. Lee, an ex-punk rocker, told how he used to be in a band called Plex which
UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 2 (Sunday, May 13)
May 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[I’m spending the week in London with a group of music fans touring through various rock’n’roll landmarks. -AC] After a
An interview with Jimi Hendrix producer Eddie Kramer
March 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Eddie Kramer’s resume as a producer and engineer includes everyone from the Beatles and the Stones to Led Zeppelin and
Random Music New for Tuesday, January 23, 2018
January 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Gin is evil. That’s all I’m going to say about that. Let’s concentrate on music news for January 23, 2018,
Random Music News for Friday, December 8, 2017
December 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Here’s a fun game to play: Predict the next goofy/dangerous/reckless/unnecessary thing Donald Trump will do to piss off the rest
Random Music News for Monday, November 6, 2017
November 6th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Off to Nashville tonight for Vintage-TV business for the Country Music Awards (I know, I know…). Here’s what I’m not
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 31: Couldn’t Stand The Weather
July 30th, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
Have you ever been shopping for someone and bought them a gift and as time goes on, you discover that
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 26: Axis: Bold as Love
June 25th, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
I’m not a big fan of “psychedelic” music or at least the music that usually falls into that category. For
Random Music News for Monday, March 27, 2017
March 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Viagra was approved for use in the US on this day in 1998. And now, the music news. Damon Albarn
Random Music News for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
March 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Spring! It’s just three weeks away! Don’t you feel better? And now the music news. Lady Gaga will replace Beyonce
Be It Resolved: These Covers Are Better Than the Originals
December 13th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’m a big fan of cover versions, especially the cases where the remake is better than the original. Here is
Random Music News for Saturday, July 30, 2016
July 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’m happy to report that both granddogs are getting along well with my parents who are visiting for the first
Random Music News for Monday, February 29, 2016
February 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Every four years, we have to work an extra day. Grit your teeth and it’ll be over soon. And now,
If Bill Gates Were Stuck on a Desert Island, Here’s the Eight Records He’d Want with Him
February 1st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Bill Gates is marooned on a desert island. For some reason, though, he has electricity and a serviceable turntable/CD player/Zune
Random Music News for Saturday, January 23, 2016
January 23rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
You know what really drives me nuts? When people stop in the curb lane of a business street, oblivious to
Guitar History: The Invention of the Wah-Wah Pedal
November 8th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you’re familiar with the history of rock, you’ll know that there was a fundamental change in the sound of
Random Music News for Monday, October 19, 2015
October 19th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I gotta say it: the breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons are light-years better than the more expensive ones at Starbucks.
Random Music News for Tuesday, October 13, 2015
October 13th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
*Sigh* Back to work. Distract yourself from reality with some music news. It’ll work for a while. David Bowie is
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