The Rock and Roll genre had significantly branched out in this era compared to when it first started. Today, there are various subgenres of rock that appeal to different demographics. There’s glam, punk, alternative, indie, funk, and even rap-rock. But did you know there was once a subgenre called Teenage Tragedy? In the late fifties […]
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Sir Paul McCartney was once known as the cute Beatle because of his youthful looks. He despised the moniker, saying that he didn’t want to be recognized as an attractive musician. He wanted to be known as a great artist, and he achieved his goal. Sir Paul McCartney became one of the most successful artists
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Phish, the American rock band, popularly known for their improvisations and blending genres consistently captivates their audience with bursts of dazzling musicianship. While they have loyal fans who are constantly wowed by their performances, did you ever wonder why was their 2017 concert series in Madison Square Garden unforgettable? Phish played 13 straight shows in
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Drummers lay the foundation of the track. Their beats are the pulse of a song. But unfortunately, they don’t get the same amount of attention vocalists, and guitarists get. However, they are appreciated in their own communities. But did you know in 1975, Playboy magazine’s readers voted the most unlikely drummer of the year? Readers
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While metal tends to be very loud and compressed, classical music has a more dynamic range. Aside from both being intrinsically melodic, there are actually various points where these two genres meet. According to studies, researchers found out that people who like metal music are quite similar to people who like classical music. Both share
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Woodstock was the music festival that symbolized the entire generation back in the sixties. This groundbreaking festival was the defining symbol of counter-culture, anti-war, and idealism. It also helped spread new brands of music. But did you know that many missed Jimi Hendrix’s set in Woodstock despite already being famous at the time? Jimi Hendrix
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Rock and Roll was known as the devil’s music when it first was popularized in the 1950s. Older individuals who believed so shunned the younger generation who created and listened to it. Others went as far as taking action to stop its spread. Mary Whitehouse was one of them, but her efforts had a reverse
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Elvis Presley, the King of Rock, is one of the most significant cultural icons of his time. He was active in the music scene from 1953 up until his passing in 1977. His good looks, charm, and talent were not the only factors to his success. Thanks to mass marketing, the breakdown of racism and
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Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo that was formed in 2009. Their music does not focus on just one genre. In fact, they cover several music styles such as; alternative hip-hop, electric pop, indie pop, pop-rock, rap-rock, and alternative rock. But did you know how successful they were? Twenty One Pilots is the
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Kurt Cobain was an American rock musician who rose to fame as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Nirvana. But even with his talent and great taste in music, this rock and roll star wasn’t always happy with his work. Cobain hates the song Smells Like Teen Spirit, which was written by him, Dave
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