The MTV Network recently removed the ‘Music Television” tag from their logo and it wasn’t a moment too soon. While MTV launched in 1981 as an all-music channel, the network began to make the transition into other types of programming in the late 1980’s. It didn’t take long for MTV to air a wide array […]
Tag Archives: Stevie Ray Vaughn
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Nov
Nov
When it came to film soundtracks, John Hughes was a musical genius. Who can listen to “Don’t (Forget Around Me)” and not think of “The Lunch Club?” Can you hear “Pretty in Pink” on the radio and not think of the movie of the same name? For members of Generation X, music from John Hughes’ […]
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Oct
Oct
If you like heartburn, broken soul, euphoric, this article is for you. The list below is in my personal opinion the top ten blues guitars of all time. Without a doubt, I will note a heavy list of modern players, which leaves room for the old masters. This does not discredit the previous players, but […]
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Dec
Dec
If you want a Fender Stratocaster but don’t have the budget for a $950 US American made instrument, don’t think you’re lowering your standards incredibly by going for the cheaper Mexican made version. Sure, no USA Strat but for the money, it’s a great buy. Below is a great review of this musical instrument. I […]
Rock guitar has arguably been ruled by three kings: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page. These are indeed the cream of the crop, the musicians willing to explore and create new sounds in the birth of a new genre. But the debate that reigns: is who is better? The best of the best, of […]
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During the early 90’s when Seattle, Washington became synonymous with the word “Grunge” and the musical genre that word represented produced bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, only one of the original Grunge-era bands still remains in pop culture: Pearl Jam. An immensely popular band during the first half of the 1990’s, […]
If you’re a fan of rock and roll, or music in general, Tin Pan Alley should hold a place in your heart, not to mention your vocabulary. Before the 1890s, the music produced in America had no true ownership or copyright, meaning a melody or tune that became popular could essentially be ripped off by […]