READY TO ROCK? This program is decidedly simple, “It’s (whatever day) and it’s 3:00, we got band practice!!!” There was nothing I looked forward to more in our youth. Playing in that first band, it gave me responsibility, it gave me confidence, and I found my sense of purpose and way of navigating the world….
In the early 1980s, a groundbreaking concept was born that would forever change the landscape of the music industry as a whole. Music Television, better known as MTV, burst onto the scene, ushering in a new era of music consumption and cultural influence. However, before MTV became the iconic channel we know today, it had…
The Beatles’ White Album is a musical masterpiece that has stood the test of time. This double LP, released in 1968, represented a major shift in the band’s sound, as they experimented with new musical styles and themes. With 30 tracks, it was a sprawling release that defied convention and challenged listeners. Some critics have…
Diana Ross is an American singer, actress, and record producer who has had a significant impact on popular music over the last several decades. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1944, Ross grew up in a large family, where her mother was a teacher and her father was a factory worker. She was heavily influenced by…
The release of the Beatles’ “Yesterday and Today” album in 1966 was a momentous occasion for fans of the Fab Four. The album was a collection of previously released songs, but it also included some new tracks that had never been heard before. However, it was the album’s cover art that caused the most controversy…
Bob Dylan is one of the most iconic figures in American music history. He is known for his distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and his contributions to the folk music genre. However, Bob Dylan’s journey to fame was not an easy one, and it began with his first album. Bob Dylan was signed by the legendary…
The Clash’s “White Riot” is one of the most iconic and influential punk songs ever recorded. Released in 1977, the song was a response to the racial tensions and riots that were happening in the UK at the time, and it quickly became an anthem for a generation of young people who were disillusioned with…
Tom Petty was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who had a profound impact on the music industry throughout his four-decade-long career. Known for his catchy melodies, insightful lyrics, and signature blend of rock, country, and blues, Petty became one of the most beloved and influential musicians of his generation. In 2002, he was inducted into…
Otis Redding was a legendary singer-songwriter who helped to define the soul music genre in the 1960s. With hits like “Respect,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” he became one of the most iconic musicians of his time. But it was his final song, “Sitting on the Dock of the…
The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 release “Pet Sounds” took the music world by surprise. Already having established themselves as a cornerstone of pop music, the band’s previous releases had cemented the group’s lighthearted surf-rock image . Innovating in aspects ranging from production to instrumentation, with Pet Sounds, the band departed from their familiar sound towards…