Music Equipment & Technology

Jim Marshall Contracted a Form of Tuberculosis That Affected His Bones When He was Young. He Had to Wear Plastic Casts from His Ankles to His Armpits Until He was a Teenager.

Health, Inventors, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Public Health / December 31, 2022

James Charles Marshall, also known as The Father of Loud or The Lord of Loud, pioneered guitar amplification. Marshall Amplification, his company, has created equipment used by some of the biggest names in rock music, producing iconic amplifiers. But did you know Mashall had to live in a full-body cast growing up? Jim Marshall, the […]

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The Founder of Sony Hired a Very Outspoken Critic of Their Products so They Could Make Better Products. After Twenty Years, the Critic, Norio Ohga, became Sony’s President.

Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Retail Equipment & Technology / December 30, 2022

Norio Ohga, a former opera singer who moved into consumer electronics and helped shape the development of the compact disc, rose to become chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation. But did you know why Sony hired him? Sony’s founder hired an outspoken critic of their products in order to improve them. He became Sony’s president

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The Famous Ukulele Medley “What a Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was Originally Recorded in a Completely Unplanned Session at 3 AM in Just One Take.

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Classical Music, Country Music, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Music Reference, World Music / December 12, 2022

Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, the late Hawaiian musician, did something unusual for music. He reinterpreted a well-known classic. The younger generation might only be familiar with Israel’s rendition of What a Wonderful World, even though it is performed so frequently on TV and in movies these days. It has the same poignancy and shimmering vulnerability as Judy

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Canadian Singer, Shania Twain, is the Only Female Artist in History to Have Three Consecutive Albums Certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Arts & Entertainment, Classical Music, Country Music, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Music Reference / November 13, 2022

Shania Twain achieved success by combining country and pop music. After her 1997 album Come On Over, she rose to international prominence after the release. But did you know she was the only female singer to have three consecutive albums certified as Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America? Shania Twain, a Canadian singer,

Canadian Singer, Shania Twain, is the Only Female Artist in History to Have Three Consecutive Albums Certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. Read More »

The Original “New York, New York” Song was Released by Liza Minnelli in 1977. Frank Sinatra Just Covered It.

Arts & Entertainment, Biographies & Quotations, Classical Music, Country Music, General Reference, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Music Reference, Reference / November 11, 2022

Frank Sinatra recorded Theme from New York, New York, in 1979 for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future, which became one of his signature songs. But did you know he was not the original singer of the song? Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” song was a cover. Liza Minnelli released the original in 1977.

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Members of the Band, Black Sabbath, Almost Killed Their Drummer, Bill Ward. They Painted Him in Gold Paint and Lacquer After He Passed Out from Drinking.

Alcoholic Beverages, Arts & Entertainment, Beverages, Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Food & Drink, Health, Music Equipment & Technology, Rock Music, Substance Abuse / October 15, 2022

Pranking one another is a common routine among rock and roll musicians that helps them relieve stress while on the road. There’s always an incorrigible prankster among band members, and in Black Sabbath, that was lead guitarist Tony Iommi, who was notorious for pulling pranks with tragic outcomes. But did you know that a supposed

Members of the Band, Black Sabbath, Almost Killed Their Drummer, Bill Ward. They Painted Him in Gold Paint and Lacquer After He Passed Out from Drinking. Read More »

Noodles, the Guitarist of the Punk Rock Band The Offspring, was a High School Janitor When the Band Became a Mainstream Success.

Arts & Entertainment, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Rock Music / October 15, 2022

The Offspring has existed for quite some time. The band has been working on albums since the 1980s. All I Want, Days Go By, Gone Away, Want You Bad, The Kids Aren’t Alright, and Self-Esteem are among their most memorable songs. But did you know that Noodles, the guitarist, worked as a janitor even during

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The US Military Played Metallica to Weaken Prisoners They Planned to Interrogate. They Stopped Doing So After the Band Objected, Saying That They Did Not Want to Encourage Violence.

Law & Government, Law Enforcement, Military, Music Equipment & Technology, Public Safety, Rock Music / October 5, 2022

Music can be used as a psychological warfare tool. The practice is sometimes referred to as music torture. While US interrogation experts acknowledge that it causes discomfort, it has also been described as having no long-term effects. But did you know what music the US Military used to torture prisoners? According to the Navy Seal

The US Military Played Metallica to Weaken Prisoners They Planned to Interrogate. They Stopped Doing So After the Band Objected, Saying That They Did Not Want to Encourage Violence. Read More »

Listening to Your Favorite Music for Just 15 Minutes a Day Lowers Your Stress Levels, Anxiety, and Depression.

Arts & Entertainment, Classical Music, Country Music, Health, Health Conditions, Health Education & Medical Training, Hip Hop Music, Men's Health, Mental Health, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, People & Society, Pop Music, Public Health, Religious Music, Rock Music, Women's Health / September 9, 2022

Listening to music can be enjoyable, and some research suggests that it may even improve your health. Music can provide pleasure and contentment, but it also has numerous psychological benefits. Music can help people relax their minds, energize their bodies, and better manage their pain. But do you know how music helps improve your mental

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The Song “Here Me Now” by Jimmy Eat World was a Tribute to Mykel and Carli Allan, Who Died in a Car Accident After Leaving a Weezer Concert

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Entertainment Industry, Music & Audio, Music Equipment & Technology, Pop Music, Rock Music / September 6, 2022

Jimmy Eat World is an American rock band founded in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993. Jim Adkins, lead vocalist and guitarist, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind make up the band. They have ten studio albums to their credit, the last nine of which feature the current lineup.

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