bands

Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.

A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica (1991)
I once, around the Good Year 1989, played the opening riffs off of "Blackened" by Metallica, from an audio cassette (i.e. music recorded on magnetic tape unspooled between two plastic spinners, in a machine specifically designed to do so, called a "tape deck") of their fourth album ....And Justice for All. An aunt of mine, who was into the average arena-rock bands of the era, the Poisons, and Motley Crues, recoiled in horror. "That band SUCKS!" she exclaimed. "They'll never amount to anything!" That was her prediction. Of course, they went on to mega-stardom, success beyond their wildest dreams, becoming one of the top bestselling hard rock/heavy metal bands in recording industry history.
By Tom Baker4 years ago in Beat
My Top Five Favorite Bands
Music has always been important to me and has helped me get through and handle a lot of things throughout my life. I love a lot of different genres of music like rock, hip-hop, R&B, EDM, and Jazz. Then I do like some country music, but I only like a small amount of country music. Then I also like music like synthwave music. All of this music has helped me handle and get through a lot of things throughout my life, and I will talk about my top five favorite bands.
By Thomas Fletcher4 years ago in Beat
An Edible Playlist
Introduction My last playlist was based on anatomy and is linked at the end of this piece. During one of the songs, “Arms of Mary” by The Sutherland Brothers and Quiver I recalled that my favourite song by the Sutherland Brothers was “The Pie” and that might be a good pretext for another playlist. The fact that one of my friends told me that they keep discovering new music to listen to from these playlists inspired me to create this one.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
George Thorogood & The Destroyers (Review)
Thirty one years ago, in 1991, I attended the concert of George Thorogood & The Destroyers at one of Darwin’s biggest open air venues.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Beat
An Introduction to A Capella
For those of you that have not listened to A Cappella, you my friend, are in for a cool treat. A Cappella is the singing of music, unaccompanied by musical instruments and it takes some glorious talent to pull this off well.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Beat
And Then There Was Pub Rock
Introduction I have been listening to “Goodbye Nashville, Hello Camden Town” which is a compilation of songs that went under the label “Pub Rock”. This was a peculiarity to the UK, and was a reaction to the overblown glam bands and stadium rock excesses that occurred in the thoroughly seventies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
Why hire a live music band for your next event
When it comes to choosing what type of entertainment to provide for your next event, you have many options. You can hire a DJ, a magician, a comedian or someone to sing or play music. With this many choices, it can be overwhelming to find the right entertainment. A live party band is a great option. They can provide an exciting, energetic atmosphere with an engaging performance that your guests will enjoy. Live bands for hire can provide an experience that's unlike anything you've ever heard before.
By Bill Hardy4 years ago in Beat
King Charles - Loveblood
A Little Background Around ten years back my daughter told me about the amazing guy she had seen live. She has excellent musical taste (takes after her dad) and we both went to see him at an all-day Festival at Hoults Yard in Byker and at the new Riverside next to the Tyne in Newcastle.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
4 Infamous Music Videos That Were Controversial For The Wrong Reasons
Music videos have become just as integral a part of music as the songs themselves. Oftentimes, a song is recognised by its accompanying video rather than just by its sound.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Iconic Bands Named After Its Members
A band’s name is one of, if not their most defining aspect. Just by the sound of its name, a listener can instantly picture a group’s members and songs in their minds. If done right, even a person who isn’t a fan of the group can get a feel of the band’s style just by hearing its name.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Iconic Bands That Descended From Other Bands
In the ever-changing world of music, the songs may last forever but the groups behind them may not. Bands often break up, and their members often go their separate ways. Sometimes they get back together, while other times, they strive out on their own.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
Rock and Roll Shines On
“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” is a song written and performed by American singer, composer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel, and on his album Glass Houses from 1980. It was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the seventh biggest hit of 1980 according to American Top 40. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Beat