Songwriting and Music Production
AC/DC were at the top of their game, but their singer was heading down a dangerous path. His last show was on January27, 1980, and just three weeks later he was dead Source: Bon Scott’s final tour: the story of a road to ruin | Louder
Let me put it to you like this: I can get up all day long and sing songs about God. I love the Lord, and that’s my heart, and that’s my passion, and that’s who I am. It’s my DNA when it comes down to music. I want to always sing songs and introduce people…
I remember this song and saw the band playing it live. It did have a questionable lyric even back then when no one really noticed. In today’s hyper-sexulized and judgemental world, this song would probably not make it so well. ON the other hand, powerful men do tend to get the girl in most cases….
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2021 will go down as the year of adjustment for live streaming, following a year of exceptional circumstances in 2020. COVID catalysed secular growth but boosted figures higher than the natural level of the market at this early stage. The coming years will be characterised by steady continued growth, with hybrid and ‘pandemic proof’ solutions…
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“Musically, Dylan’s not very gifted; he’s borrowed his voice from old hillbillies. He’s got a lot of borrowed things. He’s not a great guitar player. He’s invented a character to deliver his songs … it’s a mask of sorts.” Why would Mitchell be so gruff with an icon? Likely because he didn’t show her the…
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It was just another night in the life of a successful rock star: a film premiere and a party. But the evening was also Keith Moon’s last Source: The death of Keith Moon: what really happened? | Louder
The recurring question that I ask myself when the haters speak up is: “Why?”Why is there so much contempt for cover musicians?Why do some players feel that you’re not a real musician unless you write your own songs?Why is it so much better to be an original artist…especially in today’s music climate?I try to answer it with…
They never entirely saw eye to eye. It’s hard to ignore, too. Before their meeting, The Beatles’ lyrics were never the forefront of their songs with the melody always being the most essential factor, the group were happy to include “nonsense” lyrics if they sounded correct. The art of storytelling was never their forte until…
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What a great read! On your radio show, some of the guests included Denny Doherty of the Mamas and the Papas (who you’ve said was one of your best interviews), Meatloaf, Alice Cooper and George Harrison’s ex, Pattie Boyd. You also met Bruce Springsteen at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1977, and talked with him about…