Its popularity and traction persisted in the 21st century—despite the threat of a potentially outmoded business model—thanks largely to the flourishing live music sector. In consequence of the immense popularity of rock and the breadth of its impact and inherent complexity—not least in terms of...
commercial syncs are providing an additional source of income as record sales continue to slump — so it’s no surprise that the number of classic rock songs in advertisements has increased. As AC/DC (whose music is
Here, we count down 10 of the all-time greatest rock songs about love, from 1960s classics to modern spin-offs. Fleetwood Mac, “You Make Lovin’ Fun” It’s the soap opera of the rock world: infidelity, heartbreak, and wheelbarrows full of booze and blow all producedFleetwood Mac’s ...
amplified instruments, especially the electric guitar and electric bass, and is characterized by a strong bass line and driving rhythms. It is typically performed by rock groups, and while fast dance music is the staple form, slower ballad-style songs are also a popular part of the repertoire....
Prior to the arrival of Fanny, no all-female band in any genre of modern music, playing their own instruments and writing most all of their own material, had ever known true success; Fanny was the first. And in the music business – then as now – success breeds imitation. Other labels...
These metal singers knew that it's tough to break into the music business, but that a good stage name might give you a leg up in a sea of boring Bruces, ...
An unlicensed band caught performing before an audience could be charged with “disturbing the peace” or “illegal business activity” and thrown in jail (Vanicek and Naninka, 1997). Rock groups had to submit the texts of their songs for approval, the music had to be upbeat and sunny, ...
By the 1960s, Brown had also pioneered funk music with hits like "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)," earning him another title - "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business." Brown's influence extended beyond music. He was an active figure during the Civil...
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This little 20-something white girl from Texas was daring her listeners to“take it, break it and have another piece”of her heart while her San Francisco band electrified a sound that would later be called "acid rock." Joplin proved she meant serious business when she followed up the“you...