classical — and when we started playing our instruments, that listening experience permeated our playing," said the trumpeter, vocalist, and songwriter. "So that when we played any song, we were able to just p
Not to be confused with rapperLil' Kim, who first coined the nickname of Queen Bee in the '90s, Beyoncé is often referred to as Queen Bey. She first received the title in 2011, after she officially branded her fans as the Beyhive byadopting the term on her...
Back in the progressive world, Blodwyn Pig, the jazz-rock crew led by Mick Abrahams, cut a “comedic” reggae song, “To Rassman,” on their second album,Getting To This(1970). Stavely Makepeace, a band from Coventry, in the Midlands, specialized in audio experiments; a spin-off outfit...
It was a time of change for all involved. Prior to the release ofBorn in the U.S.A., longtime musical partnerSteven Van Zantleft the group; he was replaced by formerNeil Youngsideman, Grin front man and solo artistNils Lofgrenon guitar and background vocals. Singer (and future Mrs. Sp...
“That’s one of the best experiences ever. I wrote it on my guitar, ’cause a friend of mine was three hours late. I had my acoustic guitar there. I started with the line, ‘I want to leave my footprints on the sands of time,’ and the song kind of just started writing ...
learning. I also play electric guitar but depending on if I find a whole band to play with I’d play. Preferably looking for someone to sing along to acoustic songs. Maybe even make some tunes. I’m really good with melodies. Just not good with writing lyrics to songs...click to see...
Coming from a family that has always been connected to music, Abel Capella is not a stranger to this world. He was part of three bands, the last one called Cão de rua, which ended in 2014. This band saw radio airplay and toured seven Brazilian states. ...
'Roll the Bones' doesn't play like that. Not with a title track that takes a playful swipe at rapping. There's also a return to instrumental fare, on the Grammy-nominated "Where's My Thing." Then there's "Dreamline," an existential anthem, which, on its surface, sounds like a left...
Kiss (1982):With their career in tatters, Kiss finally stopped messing around with disco, pop and concept albums and delivered their heaviest and most sophisticated album ever. Someday we're going to convince them to play "Saint and Sinner" and "Rock and Roll Hell" live. ...
Well, like I say, it’s the only one that if you keep it on the rails, I’m bored shitless with it. I love it when we do it bluesy. We’ve done it many times before like that, just Pete [Townshend] and I, with him on acoustic guitar and me singing. Then, I start to ...