Elvis Presley made his first public appearance as a singer on this day. It did not go well: he came fifth in a local talent show. But he was only ten years old. October 3, 1945; Chopin: The Day the Music Died. The brief life of Chopin, one of music’s earliest superstars, ended...
29: Dick Dale & the Del-Tones: Miserlou (Solo: Dick Dale) One of the great ironies in music history is that surf guitar was invented by a kid who grew up in Massachusetts (but moved to LA just in time) and that it was partly inspired by his Lebanese heritage. “Miserlou” was orig...
sees production today. TheAñejo varietyis aged in American oak bourbon barrels for up to three years, which results in a nice blend of warm agave and oak flavors. If you try this tequila neat, you’ll notice notes of maple, vanilla and caramel, balanced with pepper and floral tones....
When I began talking with people about their charts, I naturally went for the Moon, asking about their childhoods, prying into old angers and recent wounds, collecting gestures, tones of voice, and other psychological clues. "Of course," my teacher said one day, "in a reading you don't ...
Throughout the shire, you can hear the dulcet tones of our period instruments: recorders, krumhorns, sackbuts & others. Come experience the true sounds of the English Renaissance! Alli the Muse (April 12 – May 4) Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Alli the Muse on hammered du...
Imagine the bored, flat, tuneless tones of a thousand underwhelming indie vocalists drove a hipster to the demonstrative gymnastics of Mariah Carey or the playful entreaties of Rihanna. But imagine that listener still musically craved the left-turn dissonance and unpredictability of his favorite arty...
Mired in the mist amidst the lush gold, bronze, and auburn tones of the saturated savanna, I caught sight of a indistinct patch of red. I became confused at such vibrance at this time of year, for displays of crimson blooms are rare even in the growing season. Lured by the mystery, ...
Brown is the color of warmth and reliability. Its rich and earthy tones evoke feelings of comfort and stability while hinting at a deep connection to nature. Brown is a popular choice for brands that emphasize quality and tradition. UGG uses brown to reflect the coziness of its boots and the...
Purdy. “A young man took it...” “Now, did ye, Mrs. Purdy, ma’am?” said Mrs. McCool, with intense admiration. “And did ye tell him, then?” “Rooms,” said Mrs. Purdy, in her furriest tones, “are furnished for to rent. I did not tell him, Mrs. McCool.” “’Tis ...
After working for Prestige and Blue Note Records, including on sessions with Donald Byrd, he moved to Europe and wrote a book about drumming, Notes And Tones. Check out:“Giant Steps” 65: Maureen Tucker New York drummer Maureen Ann “Moe” Tucker, who was born on August 26, 1944, made...