The Kinks
The Kinks After two great months of featuring the Grateful Dead, I thought it was time […]
Part II Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead (Pt.II) This Month I will continue to feature (back by popular demand) The Grateful Dead. Last month was devoted to their basic history and profiled the “Deadheads” and their unique counter-culture. In this blog article, we explore more from the musical mind of the legendary Jerry Garcia. Then, will break down the classic […]
Grateful Dead
This month I am super excited to feature one of my all-time favorite bands – The Grateful Dead! The Dead are as much a part of Americana music as any band (including The Band). They created a legacy that is unmatched in American music history. As unique as the Dead were, their fans (Deadheads) were a […]
The Four Sides of Jimi Hendrix
Back by popular demand, I have decided to extend this month’s Rock Doc blog to more coverage of the great Jimi Hendrix! Last month, we explored the life and music of Hendrix in some detail. This month we will dig deeper into his legendary musicianship. In this article titled The Four Sides of Jimi Hendrix, […]
Jimi Hendrix
I am really excited to explore the incredible musicianship of Jimi Hendrix this month!! I really want to focus on his music and Hendrix’s many musical attributes rather than get side-tracked with “27-club” conspiracy theories about his death and other issues that pull us away from the music itself. This blog post will present some […]
The Musical Genius of Pete Townshend and Keith Moon
This month, I have decided to continue our focus on the musical genius of legendary classic rock band The Who by taking a “deeper dive” into the musical minds of two of its members, composer/guitarist Pete Townshend and drumming great Keith Moon. What musical characteristics make the The Who “uniquely” unique? The extraordinary creativity and […]
The Who – Wreaking Havoc
The Who (1964-present) represent one of the defining British Invasion bands. The Who could have easily been placed in the punk rock genre as one of the first true punk bands. They exhibited punk characteristics of violence, aggressive behavior (on and off stage), attention to fashion trends, and a healthy disrespect for authority. Their early […]
Elton John
Elton John was the biggest pop-rock star of the 1970’s (he could make a claim as“king of pop” at least for that decade). His flamboyant stage attire and outspoken persona only added to his star status. In a remarkable career that kept him on the charts for over twenty-five years, Elton John adeptly changed with the […]