“Unplugged” was a significant departure from the type of music that Eric Clapton had become known for earlier in his career. In the 1960s and 70s, Clapton was known for his electrifying guitar work in bands such as Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. Clapton was a pioneer of the blues-rock genre and…
On March 10, 1964, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first recorded ‘The Sounds Of Silence’ as an acoustic duo. However surprisingly, the song didn’t become a hit until late 1965 when record company producers added electric guitar, bass, and drums to the mix, without Paul and Art’s knowledge. In the 1960’s stories of folk heroes…
Tina Turner is a renowned female rock vocalist known for her exceptional talent. The Ike & Tina Revue dominated the music scene in the mid-1960s, and Tina’s exceptional vocals contributed to the success of their hit single “River Deep, Mountain High” in 1966. Tina left Ike in 1976 due to physical abuse and his controlling…
AC/DC’s “Back in Black” is a true rock masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Released in 1980, the album marked the debut of Brian Johnson as the band’s lead singer, following the tragic death of Bon Scott. Despite the immense pressure and grief they were facing, AC/DC delivered an album that not only…
I read a book where Simon Sinek talked about the idea of a “Worthy Rival” and his definition of it struck me because I personally have been chasing one for years. Funny thing is, the Worthy Rival idea came to fruition because of his own realizations. He came to the conclusion that a worthy rival is…
On March 2nd 1983, the first CD players were released in America along with 16 albums on CD. Sony, Philips, and Polygram launched this new digital audio format, a five-inch compact disc or “CD” containing up to one hour of music. CD’s were a huge upgrade in sound quality from dreaded tape-hiss of cassettes and…
Released by Harvest Records on March 1st 1973, ” Dark Side of the Moon” is Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album. It was developed during live performances and recorded in two sessions at EMI Studios in London in 1972 and 1973. The album was conceptualized as a response to the band’s arduous lifestyle and the mental…
On February 28, 1970, Simon & Garfunkel achieved a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their ballad “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” which also served as the title track of their fifth and final studio album. The song featured Art Garfunkel on lead vocals and The Wrecking Crew provided “Wall of Sound” style…
The Best Guitar Solo of All Time? As a musician, I can confidently say that “Hotel California” by the Eagles is one of the most iconic songs ever recorded. The track, which was released as a single in February 1977, features a dual-guitar descending arpeggio part that ends the song and has been voted the…