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Amos Lee’s Interest in Humanity and Language is Evident on ‘Transmissions’—”When You Get the Right Words and Say the Right Thing, There’s No Better Feeling”
Amos Lee can’t quite think of the word. It’s something like obsessed. Maybe all-encompassing. It’s funny—for someone so verbal and acutely capable of communication, he has trouble locating the exact term for how he felt when he discovered the power of songwriting. As a teenager, he...
Queen’s Brian May Explains How John Deacon Stays Involved: “This Thing Is Longer Than Anybody’s Marriage”
Throughout his career with the iconic band Queen, John Deacon made himself a crucial part of the group as he wrote songs like “Another One Bites the Dust” and “You’re My Best Friend.” He also involved himself in the financial side of the group. But after the passing of Freddie Mercury, the musician appeared to take a step back, only performing a few times with Queen. He eventually decided to retire in the late 1990s. But although not performing alongside Queen, Brian May recently revealed the singer still stays involved behind the scenes.
Rick Rubin Talks Streaming, Modern Relationship to Music: “It Has Changed the Way We Listen”
Producer Rick Rubin recently shared his thoughts about how music has changed due to streaming, noting that listeners’ relationships with their favorite albums differ from before streaming. However, he also expressed that streaming has done some good, allowing music lovers to listen wherever and whenever. In a recent conversation...
The Beloved Beatles Album John Lennon Wasn’t Pleased With
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is an album that is deeply beloved by millions of Beatles fans. Among the track list are perennial Beatles hits including, “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “A Day in the Life,” and more. Naturally, we would assume that all four Beatles members would’ve been thrilled with that output. However, John Lennon wasn’t extremely pleased with the record. Find out why, below.
Country Music’s Newest Power Couple Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Got “Chicken Soup for the Soul” from Jail Visit in Arkansas
Jelly Roll spent several birthdays and holidays behind bars. However, he goes to more jails now that he has straightened out his life than he ever did when he was living a life of crime. The singer/songwriter visits juvenile and adult detention centers to boost inmates’ morale. More importantly, he hopes to inspire them to turn their lives around and have a positive impact on the world. In his most recent trip to jail, Bunnie Xo went with him.
The Tragedy That Inspired David Crosby’s 1971 Solo Debut ‘If I Could Only Remember My Name”
On September 30, 1969, David Crosby‘s girlfriend Christine Hinton packed their two cats into her green Volkswagen to take them to the vet then drove off from their place in Marin County. While she was driving, one of the cats escaped inside the van and jumped on Hinton, causing her to veer in the path of an oncoming school bus, which killed her instantly.
Rescue Efforts Underway After Person Fell Overboard While on Taylor Swift Themed Royal Caribbean Cruise
While getting the chance to watch Taylor Swift in concert, a group of fans continued to celebrate by going on a Taylor Swift-themed cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. Throughout the week, the cruise offered a unique experience for fans of the signer. The week included a door decorating contest, trivia, karaoke, and even a friendship bracelet swap. While seeming like a dream for fans of Swift, one passenger sadly went overboard during the trip, causing the Coast Guard and Royal Caribean to start searching.
“Life’s Way to Fast”: Rising Country Star Zach Top Opens up About the Downside of Fame
Growing up on a farm and embracing the country lifestyle, it seemed only a matter of time before Zach Top found his way into the recording studio. Having a love for genres like Bluegrass, the singer eventually released his debut single “Sounds Like the Radio.” Besides releasing the hit song, he also fashioned his first studio album, Cold Beer & Country Music. Released in April, Top watched as his stardom expanded. And while wanting to take advantage of his time in country music, the singer explained how fast life started to move.
Watch Iron Maiden Pause Concert to Honor Late Singer Paul Di’Anno
Having gone through a few lineup changes over the decades, Iron Maiden once welcomed singer Paul Di’Anno to the stage. Part of the band from 1978 to 1981, the singer helped fashion albums like Iron Maiden and Killers. Sadly, the singer parted ways with the group but continued to showcase his love for heavy metal with a promising solo career. Spending time with other bands like Killers, Warhorse, and Battlezones, on October 21st, the singer passed away at 66 years old. Wanting to honor his legacy with the band, singer Bruce Dickinson recently paused a concert to remember the former singer.
Ranking the 5 Best Album-Openers by U2
U2 has made a reputation as being a band unafraid to make dramatic swings while still maintaining the essential chemistry that makes them so special. From album to album, you never quite know what you’re going to get, but you know it’s going to add up to something substantial.
Riley Green Reveals How Merle Haggard Helped Him Fall in Love With Country Music
Having spent a little over a decade in country music, Riley Green wasted no time making a name for himself. Working with stars like Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett, Green released three studio albums. He also produced hit songs like “There Was This Girl” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.” Not that long ago, he celebrated the release of his newest album Don’t Mind If I Do. While embracing country music, Green recently explained how Merle Haggard helped kickstart his love for the genre.
Watch Barack Obama Rap “Lose Yourself” After Being Introduced by Eminem in Detroit
With the 2024 Presidential Election right around the corner, both campaigns continue to travel the country, hoping to gain some last-minute support. On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama traveled to Detroit, Michigan to show his support for Kamala Harris. Holding a rally in Detroit, there appeared no better person to get to introduce the former President than rapping legend Eminem. And being a huge fan of Eminem, it appeared that Obama decided to show off his rapping skills when urging the crowd to get out and vote this coming November.
Jelly Roll Celebrates Sold Out Show by Offering Free Food to Everyone in Little Rock
Always using his stardom to help others, Jelly Roll continues to find ways to give back and help enrich the lives of his fans. But at the same time, he learned that with fame also comes a great deal of criticism. After taking part in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Ozzy Osbourne, the singer watched Twitter users lashed out for his performances and support for Jack Black. While he announced was quitting Twitter for good, the country star recently returned to give back once again.
3 Songs Paul McCartney Wrote About John Lennon
Paul McCartney wrote quite a few songs about John Lennon and vice-versa. It makes sense why. The famed Beatles songwriters had a complicated relationship that teetered between brotherly and contentious all the way until Lennon’s death in 1980. McCartney wrote more than three songs about Lennon, but we think these three specific tracks are worth revisiting.
What are the 5 Biggest U.S. Hits by The Doors?
In a lot of ways, The Doors acted as a prototype for what would become known many years later as alternative music. They could be uncompromising and challenging, and the mainstream wasn’t always ready for their more out-there efforts. But when you look at their catalog, you’ll see they...
The Insane Backlash Jelly Roll Received After Posting a Photo With Jack Black Proves X Can Be as “Toxic” as He Claims
Over the weekend, Jelly Roll stepped out of the country music world for a moment to honor Ozzy Osbourne during his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. He performed a rendition of “Mama I’m Coming Home” for the heavy metal icon. Additionally, the “Save Me” singer got the chance to hang out with a handful of rock legends and movie stars during the event. One photo featuring Chad Smith, Maynard James Keenan, Jack Black, Wolfgang Van Halen, and some other stars brought unexpected backlash.
3 Great Bootleg Classic Rock Albums that Originally Were Unreleased
In the world of classic rock music, there are many great studio albums from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and others. But throughout the course of music history there have been some albums that for a while were only available in the underground between bootleg traders and those with fuzzy copies.
‘The Voice’ Coaches Cure Heartache With Awe-Inspiring Performance of an Eagles Classic
The Voice may have raised some eyebrows with the addition of Snoop Dogg to the season 26 coaching panel. Once the season premiered Sept. 23, however, it didn’t take viewers long to warm up to the gangsta rap legend. In addition to seeing a more sensitive side of the “Gin and Juice” rapper, fans are also witnessing his vocal prowess.e Th D-O-Double G even flexed his vocal chops alongside fellow coaches Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire, and Snoop Dogg.
‘American Idol’ Singer Arrested on Horrific Charges
Benjamin Glaze, whose American Idol audition went viral when judge Katy Perry kissed him on the lips, has been arrested on possession of child p*rnography charges in Oklahoma. Police arrested Glaze, 26, on Oct. 18, according to a Facebook post from the Tulsa Police Department. He was booked into the Tulsa County jail the same day. Online records did not reflect him as an inmate Tuesday (Oct. 22) evening.
5 Fantastic Albums Released 45 Years Ago This Month
It’s always a blast to go digging back to a particular point in time to see what was going on then in the music world. In October 1979, dozens of albums were released, many coming from big names, others from artists just starting up their careers and hoping to make an impact.
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