Warren Zevon was an anonymous genius. His was a generational talent but he remains a mystery to most of his generation. As Journalist Hadley Freeman explains, “Zevon was an artist’s artist, relatively little known to the public but revered by the best of his contemporaries.” Bob Dylan is a great admirer. Other fans include Jackson…
Throughout the 1990s, the music scene kept on evolving. In the early 1990s, house music was the dominant genre. As for the 1990s, hip-hop became popular. However, 1997 was a special year because there was no dominant genre. The year produced hit songs from country, R&B, hip-hop, rock and other genres. Also, the year saw…
The world is always in motion. For instance, 1976 was the year in which the Cultural Revolution ended in China because of the death of Mao Zedong plus the arrests of the Gang of Four. Similarly, changes were happening in the music industry. After all, 1976 was the year in which U2 came into existence,…
Lynyrd Skynyrd encapsulates the essence of Southern Rock music. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in the mid-1960s, the band revolutionized pop culture and defined a genre. Music was never the same after Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd was never the same after October 20, 1977. This month marks the 45th anniversary of a disastrous plane crash that…
Bo Diddley was a professional singer and songwriter born Ellas McDaniel from McComb, Mississippi. His legacy is that of a cross-cultural pioneer, and along with his music, he was a significant influence on several generations of musicians. Diddley’s achievements were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award….
If Sothern Rock were defined by one band, it would be Lynyrd Skynyrd. From the mesmerizing opening chords of “Sweet Home Alabama” to the searing solos of “Free Bird”, Skynyrd is an American institution. They are revered as brilliant musicians, consummate entertainers, and exceptional songwriters. Music was never the same after Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd…
Without a doubt, 80s music forms a huge part of the pop culture of the 21st century. Many kids grew up in the 1980s during the days when digitization was a thing of the future. At the time, streaming music on YouTube and other music streaming platforms were impossible. Charts and radios were important back…
Many albums are musically great. Some albums change music. Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” is one of those albums. Released in 1978, “Stardust” is the archetype for one of the most successful musical genres of the last forty years. Nelson’s decision to implement the Great American Songbook as a theme for an entire album showed the type…
The music scene in the 80s was very different than it is today. There were no digital downloads or streaming services, so the only way to listen to music was through the radio or by buying records. And this made the Billboard charts very important, as they were the best way to see what songs…