For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock’s most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits including “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way.” During this period, Aerosmith’s music defied easy categorization, falling somewhere between hard rock/blues and early punk, with occasional power ballads here and there. The band enjoyed major popularity throughout the 1970’s, but a split from 1979-84, and the serious substance abuse and drug addictions that contributed to their decline, would nearly relegate them to the annals of history. However, in 1984, Aerosmith was born again. They went on to enjoy resurgence in popularity that has made them one of the top-selling and most popular rock bands in the world today. Throughout their rough and rocky history, Aerosmith defied failure and even defied mediocrity in a fast-paced rock-and-roll world abundant in tragedy and also-rans. Aerosmith signed with Columbia in 1972 and debuted their first album simply titled Aerosmith, which included a hit single, “Dream On”. After constant touring, the band released Get Your Wings in 1974, which did quite well on the […] read more
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The Longevity of Aerosmith
For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock’s most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits including “Dream On,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way.” During this period, Aerosmith’s music defied easy categorization, falling somewhere between hard rock/blues and early punk, with occasional power ballads here and there. The band enjoyed major popularity throughout the 1970’s, but a split from 1979-84, and the serious substance abuse and drug addictions that contributed to their decline, would nearly relegate them to the annals of history. However, in 1984, Aerosmith was born again. They went on to enjoy resurgence in popularity that has made them one of the top-selling and most popular rock bands in the world today. Throughout their rough and rocky history, Aerosmith defied failure and even defied mediocrity in a fast-paced rock-and-roll world abundant in tragedy and also-rans. Aerosmith signed with Columbia in 1972 and debuted their first album simply titled Aerosmith, which included a hit single, “Dream On”. After constant touring, the band released Get Your Wings in 1974, which did quite well on the […] read more
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is perhaps the most well-known of any composer the world has ever seen. Almost everyone has heard of how Mozart was composing music by the age of five (some urban legends even claim it was at age two) and performing before kings and queens, dukes and duchesses, before he was seven years old. He created more than 600 compositions, from operas to sonatas to full symphonies, and died tragically, mysteriously, before his 36th birthday in 1791. Some of his more famous pieces of music include Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music, 1787) and the operas Don Giovanni (1787) and Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute, 1791). The movie Amadeus (1984) put into popular parlance the idea of Mozart as an immature and spoiled musical prodigy, given to fast living and obnoxious, braying laughter. It also portrays him as having been tormented by a brooding, jealous rival composer named Salieri, who may or may not have killed him. History paints only a slightly less dramatic picture. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, Mozart was the only son of a professional musician who very early on recognized the boy’s extraordinary musical talent. Today’s critical and politically […] read more
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A Review of “Tupolev: A Biography by Elvis Presley”
Elvis Presley, sometimes called just Elvis, was a famous American singer, actor and musician. He is often known as one of our country’s most important cultural icons of all time and is recognized as one of the king of rock and roll. For many people who were very young when he was on stage, they can still remember the thrill they felt watching him. If you want to relive some of that thrill again for your children, then have them watch some of Elvis Presley’s early life. They can explore his birth home in St. Louis and see where he lived. They can see how his parents struggled and how he was taken care of as a baby growing up in Mound House, KY. In this special presentation, entitled Elvis Presley: The Early Life Story, the author, Mark Lewis, reveals the personal connections that Elvis made as a child in Memphis with his family, friends and even his mentors. One such early connection was with speechwriter and musician Yogi Berra. Yogi Berra was working at the American Signiture Office in Memphis at the time. In this book, you will hear about how Elvis used his connections with the Signiture Office […] read more
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Bob Dylan – An Early Lead In Rock Music
Bob Dylan is the singer and songwriter of the famous rock band The Beatles. His musical style remains innovated to this day. A devotee of folk music, he mixed it with rock and roll in creating his unique sound. He has gone on to sell millions of records, including his classic masterpiece album “The Times They Are A-Changin” in 1970. A session player for The Beatles, he went on to become their vocalist and lead singer, going solo in the later years. Although his solo career was brief, his contributions to the group can never be discounted. As a vocalist and guitar player, he sang on many of their hit songs, including “I Remember You,” “Hear Ye Him Sing,” and “Mr. Tambourine man.” As well, he played keyboards during many of their sessions. For many, his work with The Beatles was his biggest musical break. It catapulted him to stardom and his reputation grew accordingly. From an unknown starlet to a legend, Bob Dylan had a huge impact on the world of music. “My Sweet Lord,” which was released in 1966, is still a top seller among collectors’ items. While it was not as popular as” Dylan’s Bar Room Blues” […] read more
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Michael Jackson, Ben Jonson, and Other Pop Artist Traits
Michael Jackson was a major American pop singer, composer, and performer. Best known as the “Precious Little Dancer” and the “Bad Kid” in his solo career, he was one of the biggest names in popular music of all time. The King of Pop reinvented pop culture and took it to a new level. Notable hits include “Beat It” and “Who’s That Girl?” In his first year as a solo artist, Michael Jackson had two hits single out on the pop charts. Those were “Hambo” and “That’s All Right.” Both songs stayed at the top of the chart for over a week, making Michael Jackson the first artist to have two songs reach the top of the chart in a single year. While those two singles are no longer with us, he managed to have a six-week stay at number one, a record that still stands to this day. The last single that Michael had a part in was the epic “A Day In The Life,” which was another huge hit single. Selling over three hundred copies in its first week, the single remains as a single unbroken, and unarguable hit. No other artist has reached that mark since. As an […] read more
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The Legacy of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was a legendary American entertainer, singer, and songwriter. Known as the “Rocker” in the group that performed along with other artists of his time, he is still considered one of the biggest cultural icons of the 20th Century. There is no arguing that his contributions to music are undeniable, but his untimely death at the age of 29 from a drug overdose is now linked in the minds of many with the tragic events that befell him. His untimely departure left a void in the hearts of many, especially those who loved his music, including Michael Jackson. A movie that chronicles Michael Jackson’s life from childhood through his death, Michael Jackson: A Family Portrait was made by director/producer Dean Ware and will be shown on HBO. The film covers different periods of Jackson’s career, from his childhood days through the latter part of his career. What many do not realize is that the incidents that occurred during those times had a profound effect on his music, his persona, his sexuality, and even his death. A four-hour documentary that chronicles Michael Jackson’s life from childhood through his death, Michael Jackson: A Family Portrait follows the singer from his childhood […] read more
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