Normally, lists like these contain much tripe. This one is a decent one, for a change, from Yahoo! My bone to pick with this list is that “Crying” by Roy Orbison should have topped it! [kml_flashembed movie=”http://au.youtube.com/v/S0aVXXzhUoo” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” … Continue reading
Pope John Paul II was a man of many talents, including poetry. Classical music legend Plácido Domingo has put the future Saint’s words to music, and the release came out November 28th in Italy. It is due shortly for an … Continue reading
It is with a most heavy heart that I pass along news of the death of Finland’s greatest bassist, and a personal hero of mine, Pekka Pohjola. His work in the 1970s with Wigwam and Mike Oldfield opened my ears … Continue reading
The wonderful Portishead have graced us with a new singe, courtesy of Stereogum Magazine, a wonderful read.
Another slice of rock, courtesy of the original Skid Row (not the pansy hair band from the 1980s). Thanks again to Dana for the link.
I think it’s pretty safe to say that Jack Bruce may know a thing or two on how “power trios” work. Here he is, kicking ass with Simon Philips and Gary Moore. HT: Dana Madore, who also knows a thing … Continue reading
Well, it looks like one “E. Rigby actually did exist, though Paul McCartney always denied the song was named after a real person. What a nice piece of nostalgia this document makes! Read more here, courtesy of AP.
Peter has been cutting records of all sorts for years now, and I’ve become a big fan. I’ve never had a clue as to what he looked like nor how he did his craft, but he was featured on a … Continue reading
Keepin’ it real, yo! Real dumb. This is why I loathe 99% of rap and hip-hop. They breed idiots like this. DUBLIN, Ga. – He shot a man twice and felt so good about it, police said, a rapper wrote … Continue reading
Paste Magazine gives bittersweet news. New Order’s back catalog will be reissued stateside, and normally, that would be a reason to pop the champagne bottle, as they are one of my favorites bands ever. The news has to be tempered … Continue reading