(Moneybeing a notable exception); in contrast to most Prog bands, their songs feature very simple (but effective) drumming; and whilst David Gilmour is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in rock, the band did not have a keyboardist given to long, ‘showpiece’ solos in the dazzling ...
More About This Book The Season of Styx Malone Kekla Magoon The lives of Caleb and his older brother Bobby change when cool kid Styx Malone moves into the neighborhood. Styx has a plan- the Great Escalator Trade- exchanging small things for something bigger and better. Caleb and Bobby discov...
The Rolling Stones‘ “Mother’s Little Helper” is one of those songs where you wonder if the Top 40 Program Directors were paying attention to the lyrics because it’s hard to imagine how a song about housewives popping pills could become a hit. But it did, reaching #28 for the year...
I could go on and on about that year and all the times spent listening to them (and other top groups of that time like Styx, Foreigner and Journey), but I think you get the idea. Concert tours were a big, extravagant expense for a teenager at that time and although I did go to...
of “Escape” gets overpowered by “Kids These Days.” This is more guitar-based rock power on this track. The riff is really catchy and I like how it repeats itself throughout the song. Much the way the first two singles had the percussion be the addictive portion if the songs. ...
What criteria did the Rock Hall Nominating Committee apply when putting together the ballots? There's no easy answer, especially when it comes to something as emotionally charged as music and when the biases of those in charge come into play. Here are a few passages about the criteria from...
What criteria did the Rock Hall Nominating Committee apply when putting together the ballots? There's no easy answer, especially when it comes to something as emotionally charged as music and when the biases of those in charge come into play. Here are a few passages about the criteria from...
Songs such as “Walk This Way,”“Last Child,”“Back in the Saddle” and a cover of the Beatles’ “Come Together” closed out the ‘70s with the band on a hot streak, but things were starting to unravel internally. Joe Perry left the band in 1979, Brad Whitford exited in 1981. ...
“42nd Street” (1933) – Back when musicals were more of a spectacle than a story, “42nd Street” stands out for its elaborate dance numbers, unique cinematography and fun songs. I can see why this is often regarded as the first really great musical.Grade: C ...
One of the most out-of-left-field success stories of 1977 came in the form of Marvin Lee Aday, aka Meat Loaf. The singer, who'd also done some theater and film work, put out his debut, 'Bat Out of Hell,' on Oct. 21, 1977. The songs, written by Jim Steinman, were a perfect...