music
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Music is not just a series of notes strung together, it is also a tool that can be used for good and bad. Music evokes deep emotions, a bit of music often remains with you in your mind for the rest of your life. The Nazis used music in the concentration camps, not to make…
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When you think of the cool sounds of Motown one of the first names that comes up in your mind is Marvin Gaye. He made the Soul Music sexy again. Marvin first discovered his musical talent and passion by singing in his father’s church. Unfortunately not every one liked what he was doing, his father Marvin Gay,…
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I have to admit I am a bit skeptical about this story. Not so much about the words that were uttered, but more to who uttered them. I was listening to a golden oldie show earlier this week. The presenter mentioned a bit of trivia in relation to the famous Beatles song, “Hey Jude” arrogant…
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U2’s The Joshua Tree (1987) is the band’s fifth studio album, widely regarded as one of their most iconic and influential works. It blends rock, post-punk, and Americana influences to explore themes of spirituality, political struggle, and personal introspection. The album features some of U2’s most recognizable tracks, including “With or Without You,” “I Still…
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On February 3, 1959, the world of rock and roll suffered an unimaginable tragedy when a small plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson crashed in a snow-covered field in Clear Lake, Iowa. This devastating event, immortalized in Don McLean’s 1971 hit song American Pie, is often referred to as…
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John Sykes, a guitarist who played with rock bands Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, died on January 20, 2025 at the age of 65. The British musician died after a “hard-fought battle with cancer.” John Sykes is an accomplished English musician, songwriter, and guitarist, renowned for his contributions to hard rock and heavy metal.…
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I will never forget the moment my wife told me we were expecting our first child. It was pure magic. Bringing new life into the world is a sacred, joyful moment that every expecting parent should be able to cherish—free from fear, focused only on the health and future of their baby. My thoughts drift…
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The title of this blog is the opening lines of the song “Red Sector A” by the Canadian Rock band “Rush.” It is a song from their 1984 album, Grace Under Pressure. It’s one of Rush’s most emotionally charged songs, heavily influenced by Geddy Lee’s personal family history. The song’s poignant lyrics, written by drummer…
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