Ongoing History Daily: The origin of the word “grunge”
We all know what “grunge” is right now. But did that word–“grunge”–ever come to describe a sound and musical movement? Where did it come from? There are lots of theories.
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John Bonham died 40 years ago today. Was he the greatest rock drummer ever?
I remember when I heard the news. It was a Thursday evening and I was working my usual after-school shift stocking shelves at a local grocery store. The boss wasn’t
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Fun with isolated tracks: John Bonham’s drums in “Whole Lotta Love”
John Bonham was one of the most powerful drummers we’ve ever seen. Witness that power with this isolation of his performance on “Whole Lotta Love” from 1969. (Via FarOutMagazine)
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How to build a drum kit like Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham
When John Bonham appeared with Led Zeppelin, no one sounded like him. Hard-hitting, technically precise, inventive, and with that killer snare drum sound (credit Jimmy Page for figuring out how
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Fun with drums: John Bonham’s 25 greatest drum techniques
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham influenced countless drummers (just ask Dave Grohl). His style was unique, but he did have some techniques that can be copied. Walter forwarded this helpful instructional
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Random music news for Saturday, June 2, 2017
It was fifty-one years ago today that the Beatles released Sgt. Pepper in North America. It had come out the day before the UK. And now for music news on
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52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 38: Led Zeppelin
As a fan of music, you can probably remember certain musical moments in your life and they are often tied to an image or a memory in your head. Maybe
Read MoreWhat Made Zeppelin’s John Bonham Such a Good Drummer? Watch This.
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham is rightfully considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock. But why? Even if you’re not a drummer, you’ll appreciate this
Read MoreRandom Music News for Wednesday, June 14, 2017
It was on this day in 1994 that Vancouver lost its mind and engaged in the Stanley Cup riot. And now, the music news for June 14. RIP Anita Pallenberg,
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Fun with Isolated Drum Parts
Drums are often back in the mix, so it’s hard to hear what’s being played. Let’s fix that. (More examples at Open Culture.) https://youtu.be/UnBInyDsS4U
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Random Music News for Tuesday, June 2, 2015
I hate dandelions. Vinyl sales are up 260% over the last five years but the music industry is struggling to keep up with demand. Cliff Williams of AC/DC just sold
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