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John Lennon statue in Matthew Street, Liverpool. Clearly influenced by the photo on the cover of his 1975 Rock 'n' Roll album.
If you zoom in you can make out the names of some of the very many bands that have performed at the Cavern Club over the years.
This is an essential event!
Join us for a milestone performance by Tia Rungray at BAR Laverita—the site of their first-ever live show, and sadly, the venue's final night of business.
Experience the unique "piano & noise" sound of "Noise Classical" as we mark 12 years of history.
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Burkat Shudi Harpsichord, 1742 - The Saloon, Chirk Castle (Castell y Waun), Chirk, Wrexham, Wales. National Trust.
The wider view of the Saloon reveals the full context of this extraordinary instrument - the Shudi harpsichord of 1742 occupying the centre of the room, its marquetry case warm against the deep blue of the walls, a Louis XVI giltwood chair pulled up ready at the keys. To the left, the edge of one of the Mortlake tapestries for which the Saloon is celebrated; behind, a lacquered Japanwork cabinet or screen; and to the right, the pale neoclassical doorcases of Turner's State Room sequence, a lamp casting a warm pool of light in the corner.
The Saloon
In 1772 the Saloon was transformed into a neoclassical room for displaying the family's best furniture and for entertaining. The furnishings in this room are some of the finest in the castle, commissioned by Richard and Elizabeth Myddelton for this room. The Giltwood pier table and mirror form a pair by 18th-century cabinetmakers and upholsterers Ince & Mayhew.
The Saloon is decorated with stunning blue and gold decorative ceilings depicting scenes from Greek mythology, along with a gold-coloured wall covering added during the 1920s to replace a gaudy green, brown and black flock wallpaper. Without a doubt, the Saloon is the most beautiful of the rooms at Chirk Castle.
Tapestries, Japanwork and the Chair
The tapestry visible to the left is one of the Mortlake tapestries that hang throughout the Saloon - the walls of Chirk Castle are hung with Mortlake tapestries, family portraits and works of art by Peter Tillemans among other noted artists. The Mortlake manufactory, established by James I in 1619, was the greatest English tapestry workshop of the 17th century, and its pieces were among the most prized furnishings a country house could display.
The Louis XVI oval-backed chair - its frame giltwood with carved neoclassical detail, the seat and back in worn striped silk - is entirely period-appropriate for the 1770s room, its French character a reminder that Richard and Elizabeth Myddelton were furnishing in the most fashionable continental taste of their day. Behind the harpsichord, the black lacquered Japanwork screen or cabinet speaks to the 18th-century English passion for East Asian decorative arts.
Some people consider Sun Studio to be the birthplace of Rock n Roll. Sam Phillips opened his recording studio in January of 1950. Within 5 years, he had recorded Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Elvis Presley.
Because of it's importance in music history, the studio has also been used by legendary performers like Bob Dylan, the Birds, Def Leppard, and U2.
Harry Belafonte Signed "Centennial of Sound Recording" FDC
A vibrant piece of musical and cultural history featuring the signature of Harry Belafonte (1927–2023). Known as the "King of Calypso," Belafonte was the first artist in history to sell over a million copies of a single album (Calypso, 1956).
Key Features:
The Signature: Boldly hand-signed in black ink in the address area.
The Inscription: Includes the handwritten quote "Day-O!"—the iconic opening call from his world-famous Banana Boat Song.
The Stamp: 13¢ Centennial of Sound Recording Scott (#1730), issued March 23, 1977.
The Cachet: A classic Artmaster design depicting early phonograph technology, perfectly complementing Belafonte's legacy as a recording pioneer.
Historical Significance:
Harry Belafonte was not only a musical giant but a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This cover, celebrating the history of recorded sound, is the ultimate thematic tribute to a man who used his voice to change the world.
Technical Details:
Signatory: Harry Belafonte (Grammy & Tony Winner / Humanitarian)
Medium: Black ink pen
Postmark: Washington, D.C. (March 23, 1977)
Harry Belafonte OM (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. Belafonte's career breakthrough album Calypso (1956) was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. Belafonte was best known for his recordings of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)", "Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora)", "Jamaica Farewell", and "Mary's Boy Child". He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American standards. He also starred in films such as Carmen Jones (1954), Island in the Sun (1957), Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), Buck and the Preacher (1972), and Uptown Saturday Night (1974). He made his final feature film appearance in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman (2018).
Harry Belafonte considered the actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson to be a mentor. Belafonte was also a close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s and acted as the American Civil Liberties Union celebrity ambassador for juvenile justice issues. He was also a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush and first Donald Trump administrations. Belafonte won three Grammy Awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. In 1989, he received the Kennedy Center Honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994. In 2014, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards and in 2022 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category. He is one of the few performers to have received an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT), although he won the Oscar in a non-competitive category.
LINK to video - Harry Belafonte - Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5dpBWlRANE&list=RDH5dpBWlRAN...
LINK to video - The Life of Harry Belafonte - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WehcU4jtZck
This classic publicity photograph is hand-signed by Floyd Cramer (1933–1997) in silver metallic ink. Cramer was not only a solo star but one of the most influential studio musicians in the history of popular music.
The Signature "Slip-Note" Style:
A self-taught pianist, Cramer revolutionized country music with his signature "slip-note" (or bent-note) technique. By striking a passing note and quickly "slipping" into the intended chordal note, he mimicked the lonesome, sliding sounds of a steel guitar or fiddle. This innovative style became a cornerstone of the pop-oriented "Nashville Sound" of the 1950s and '60s.
A Legacy of Hits:
As an elite member of the Nashville A-Team, Cramer performed on thousands of legendary recordings. He provided the iconic piano parts for:
Elvis Presley: "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
Patsy Cline: "Crazy"
Roy Orbison: "Only the Lonely"
Brenda Lee: "I’m Sorry"
Solo Success:
Cramer achieved major solo stardom with his 1960 instrumental hit "Last Date," which sold over a million copies and reached (#2) on the Billboard Hot 100. Interestingly, the only song that kept "Last Date" from the (#1) spot was Elvis Presley’s "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"—a track that Cramer also played on.
Hall of Fame Honors:
In 2003, his immense contribution to music was formally recognized with posthumous inductions into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
LINK to video - Floyd Cramer 90th Birthday Concert Special - www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKc9YCRKtdk
Mathew Street the famous street in Liverpool's Cavern Quarter, Quite a bit going on here Cilla Black statue. King John pub and the Sir George Martin mural in the frame, Such a busy area come mid day onwards.
Mathew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 6RE. UK.
From Radical Reform to Five-Star Luxury: The Free Trade Hall
Dominating Peter Street, the Free Trade Hall is a Grade II* listed monument to Manchester’s political and musical soul. Designed by Edward Walters and completed in 1856, it was built on the site of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre as a permanent home for the Anti-Corn Law League.
The Concert Era & Technical Specs
The building’s Venetian Renaissance facade survived the 1941 Blitz, though the interior was entirely lost. It was rebuilt in 1951 with a 2,500-seat capacity auditorium featuring rich oak and sycamore paneling. For decades, it was the hallowed home of the Hallé Orchestra and a legendary venue for rock history—hosting everyone from Bob Dylan to the Sex Pistols.
The Controversial Conversion
By the 1990s, the opening of the purpose-built Bridgewater Hall left the building without its main tenant. The subsequent sale to private developers was deeply controversial, sparking fierce protests from the Manchester Civic Society who argued the site of Peterloo should remain in public hands. Despite a rejected initial planning bid, a multi-million-pound conversion by Stephenson Bell eventually went ahead.
The project involved the near-total demolition of the 1951 interior to make way for the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, though the historic 1856 facade and original grand staircase were meticulously preserved. Today, a 15-storey modern tower sits behind the Victorian stonework, marking one of the city's most expensive and debated heritage redevelopments.
There are a few famous picture-perfect views of Belgian landmarks, and one of them is the Citadel of Dinant, seen from across the Meuse River. The picture I took shows the impressive citadel perched high on the rocky cliff, overlooking the charming riverside town below. The Meuse reflects the lights, adding to the magical atmosphere of the scene. At the base of the cliff, you can see the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame, a striking Gothic-style church with its bulb-shaped bell tower. The church has a rich history and has been rebuilt multiple times, most notably after damage during World War I.
Adding to the charm of the scene, a large saxophone is projected onto the rock where the citadel stands—a tribute to Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, who was born in Dinant. The city is decorated with saxophones, reflecting its pride in hosting the prestigious International Adolphe Sax Competition, which attracts top classical saxophonists from around the world every four years.
I captured this image on a cold and misty evening mid December. It was only 2 degrees, but the earlier rain and snow made the air feel much colder and incredibly damp. I waited for a while until all the lights turned on, and it was absolutely worth it. This postcard-perfect view of Dinant captures the charm, history, and musical legacy of this beautiful Belgian town.
Dinant, Belgium
“Bowie Unframed” showcases striking portraits of David Bowie captured by acclaimed photographer Philippe Auliac, presented as part of the Dublin Bowie Festival 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into Bowie’s evolving artistry, celebrating his enduring influence on music, fashion and culture.
John Fogerty - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Birth name: John Cameron Fogerty
Born: May 28, 1945 (age 73)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Genres
Roots rock, rock and roll, country rock
Occupation(s)
Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer
Instruments
Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Years active 1959–present
Labels
Verve Forecast Fantasy Asylum Warner Bros. DreamWorks Geffen Vanguard BMG
Associated acts
Creedence Clearwater Revival The Golliwogs The Blue Velvets
Websitejohnfogerty.com
John Cameron Fogerty (born May 28, 1945) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Together with Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and his brother Tom Fogerty, he founded the band Creedence Clearwater Revival, for which he was the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter. The group had nine top-ten singles and eight gold albums between 1968 and 1972, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
After CCR parted ways in 1972, Fogerty had a successful solo career. He was listed on Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists (at number 40) and the list of 100 Greatest Singers (at number 72). His songs include "Proud Mary", "Down on the Corner", "Centerfield", "Bad Moon Rising", "Green River", and "Fortunate Son".
Wikipedia
In concert...Abbotsford, BC Canada
Cell phone capture
On April 9th, I premiered my installation at Dominion Art Gallery, titled "Inspiration". This installation was created via visual cues taken from the wardrobe styling, album art, performance photos, music videos, and promotional imagery put forth by these artists. I'll be releasing all 8 images, one at a time, and today is the second.
This interactive installation can be seen at Dominion Art Gallery, which includes a 3D interactive build corresponding with the images, in addition to some fun gifts at the entrance (in the treasure chest). Check it out here:
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This second image is my interpretation of Mariah Carey, inspired by her music video for the song Always Be My Baby, found here:
Mariah is *the* Diva and nobody can tell her shit. 💛
For this image, I styled my av, madified the pose on the swing, created an EEP for environemental lighting and lights for the set, photographed, and did the editing after.
Here's what I'm wearing:
Head: Lelutka Simone
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hair: Tableau Vivant - Rossella hair [common] - Ombre
Necklaces: (Kunglers) Miele necklace set
Top: Blueberry - Zuzu - Knotted Tops
Jeans: Blueberry - Frank Jeans - Full Length (but I changed the color in editing because the they did not match the top)
Lessons in G Major
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata in G Major (Op. 49, No. 2) — its pages still marked with my piano teacher’s pencil from years of practice, patience, discipline, and perseverance. I began learning to play piano at just five years old. I played all the way up to Grade 10 level piano of The Royal Conservatory of Music. Although I don’t play as often now, the music and its value has never left my heart.
For this week’s theme, Music, this well-loved score feels like gratitude in paper form — proof that some lessons stay with you long after the final note fades.
Sir Paul McCartney performing on his left-handed C.F. Martin & Co. D-28 dreadnought acoustic guitar during his headlining set at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 14, 2013 – James Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney fine art photography prints by David Oppenheimer: 1-performance-impressions.pixels.com/collections/paul+mcc...
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Burkat Shudi Harpsichord, 1742 - Detail, The Saloon, Chirk Castle (Castell y Waun), Chirk, Wrexham, Wales. National Trust.
The elaborately marquetry-inlaid case of the Burkat Shudi harpsichord of 1742 catches the light in the Saloon at Chirk - scrolling acanthus, arabesques and cartouches worked in contrasting veneers across every surface, the maker's signature inscription visible along the nameboard above the keys. This is one of the most significant early keyboard instruments surviving in any British country house.
Burkat Shudi - The Greatest London Harpsichord Maker
The harpsichord dated 1742, made by Burkat Shudi, one of the greatest London harpsichord makers, is one of the earliest dated examples of his work known to survive in a playable condition. Burkat Shudi (1702-1773) was born Burkhardt Tschudi in Switzerland and came to London as a young man, establishing himself as the pre-eminent harpsichord maker of 18th-century England. His workshop in Great Pulteney Street, Soho, produced instruments for the greatest musicians and aristocrats of the age - George Frideric Handel owned a Shudi harpsichord, as did Frederick the Great of Prussia. Shudi's later partner John Broadwood would go on to found the piano-making dynasty that bears his name.
At Chirk Since the 1770s
The furnishings in the Saloon are some of the finest in the castle, commissioned by Richard and Elizabeth Myddelton for this room. The harpsichord was almost certainly acquired by Richard and Elizabeth Myddelton as part of the grand refurnishing of the castle when Joseph Turner remodelled the State Rooms in the 1770s - by which time the instrument was already some thirty years old. That it has survived in playable condition for nearly three centuries, through all the upheavals of the castle's history, is remarkable.
The marquetry case visible here - with its scrolling foliate inlay in contrasting light and dark veneers - is entirely characteristic of the finest London cabinet work of the 1740s, the craftsmanship matching the quality of the instrument within.
Just in time for Halloween, I’ve updated my blog with my favorite local dead celebrity! Learn all about this Notorious Diva at:
The Dead Diva of Hollenback Cemetery
Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant just signed on for an upcoming movie about the life of Florence Foster Jenkins!
You got... the power of Rock and Roll!
Mega Man has to be one of my favorite games on the Nintendo NES. The characters, the variety of the levels, the challenge, the catchy music. I absolutely love it! I listen to the soundtrack of the games virtually every other week or so.
This is a Mega Man and The Beatles' Abbey Road crossover postcard that I got from Zazzle back in 2011. It was sold as part of an anniversary celebration, but seems like the artwork no longer can be purchased (or even found on the internet, outside of a random page or two).
Whether you're a huge Elvis fan or just casually listen to popular music, there's no denying the influence Elvis Presley had on American culture. He was the first "rock star" and also led the way in musicians becoming cultural icons using TV and movies to expand his presence.
Sixty years ago this week, Elvis Presley's first hit song, "That's All Right," was broadcast by WHBQ disk jockey Dewey Phillips from this booth at the Hotel Chisca in downtown Memphis. The radio booth has been moved and is now the newest exhibit at Sun Studio, where Elvis made the recording on July 5, 1954. The song was first broadcast on July 8, 1954, and DJ Phillips got such a response from listeners that he ended up playing the song more than a dozen times that night. The old Hotel Chisca is being renovated to become apartments and retail space.
"I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel…"
The hotel clearly has seen better days. Inside and out. But you can still see its architectural detail and elegance, maybe even more so in classic black & white.
Optional Sound-track
From Leonard Cohen:
More images of New York "here", and (no longer "there", G+), in my own spot @ www.fenichel.com/NYNY.shtml
A sign hangs in the dining-room window telling the ice man how many pounds of ice to deliver at the house where Johnny Cash grew up in Dyess, Arkansas. (See previous posts.)
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This car was manufactured in 1965 by the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, Crewe, Cheshire. The car was fitted with a limousine body by Mulltner Park Ward and finished in Valentines Black.
When completed, the Phantom V was then delivered to John Lennon on June 3, 1965 with the license plate number being FJB111C. A guarantee was issued to John Lennon on 10 June 1965. The car measured 19 feet long and weighed three tons.
On December 21, 1965, John ordered a Sterno Radio Telephone and the number WEYBRIDGE 46676 assigned to it.
In 1966, the car had the rear seat modified to convert to a double bed. A custom interior/exterior sound system was installed along with a "loud hailer." Other features that John Lennon had installed at this time were: Sony television; telephone and a portable refrigerator. On January 7, the car went in for a mileage check and the odometer had recorded 6,673 miles and on March 28, that same year, the car clocked in at 11,181 miles. Later, on February 4, in 1967, the odometer would record 29,283 miles clocked on the Rolls-Royce. Interestingly enough, John had his chauffeur and car sent over to Spain in 1966, while he was filming "How I Won the War". It was reported that his Rolls-Royce Phantom V was painted with a matt black overall, which included the radiator and chrome trim.
But John eventually became restless with the "matt black overall" on the car and so in April of 1967, he took it upon himself to visit J.P. Fallon Limited, a coachworks company located in Chertsey, Surrey. He had in mind the possibility of having his car painted "psychedelic". This was based on an idea by Marijke Koger ("The Fool" who was a member of Dutch team of gypsy artists). After discussing the idea, J.P. Fallon Limited commissioned Steve Weaver's pattern of scroll and flowers for the Phantom V. The cost for having the work done came in at 2,000 (or about $4,200 Cdn) and the car was painted by the original gypsies who made the gypsy wagon that was in Lennon's garden
John's newly painted psychedelic car drew some public outrage when a old woman, in London's downtown, attacked the car using her umbrella and yelling: "You swine, you swine! How dare you do this to a Rolls-Royce." Obviously, the Rolls-Royce is passionately regarded in England as one of the many symbols of British dignity!
The Beatles used the Rolls exclusively in their heyday from 1966 to 1969.
In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had the Phantom V shipped to the United States. The car was loaned out to several rock stars such as the Rolling Stones, the Moody Blues, and Bob Dylan. When the car was available, the Lennon's seldom used it and so consideration was given to sell it to an American buyer -- but a deal never materialized. As a result, the car was put into storage in New York City.
Then in December, 1977, John and Yoko had serious problems with the United States Internal Revenue. The couple arranged to have a deal worked out where they would donate the car to the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York City, a part of the Smithsonian Institute, for a $225,000 tax credit.
From October 3, 1978 to January 7, 1979, the car was put on public display at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and then returned to storage at Silver Hill, Maryland. There, the car would remain in storage and kept from public viewing for a while. The reason for this was because the museum could not afford the insurance coverage for public viewing on a full-time basis.
On June 29, 1985, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum decided to auction the car off through Sotheby's. Before the auction began, The Rolls-Royce Phantom V was estimated by Sotheby's to fetch between $200,000 to $300,000 (U.S.). When the car was sold, it pulled in a surprising $2,299,000 (U.S.) and was purchased by Mr. Jim Pattison's Ripley International Inc., of South Carolina for exhibition at Ripley's "Believe It Or Not" museum. The purchase of the Phantom V through Sotheby's resulted it being listed as the most expensive car in the world and installed with the South Carolina license plates LENNON.
The Phantom V was then loaned to Expo 86 in Vancouver (Chairman: Mr. Jim Pattison) for exhibition. The American title was transferred from Ripley International Inc. to Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., in Canada (Mr. Jim Pattison is a well-known British Columbia business man.)
In 1987, Mr. Pattison presented the car as a gift to Her Majesty in Right of the Province of British Columbia and displayed in the Transportation Museum of British Columbia at Cloverdale (near Vancouver).
Then, in 1993, the car was transferred from the Transportation Museum and sent to the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, British Columbia. Here the car would be kept for secure storage, displayed only for fund-raising and occasional use.
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Please view this photo in large size view to see the details, including Elvis climbing the right side of the building.
About this Photo: This is a photo of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, which is located in Cleveland, Ohio on the lakefront of Lake Erie. This perspective is a unique one looking northeast at the building. Most photos of the building are taken from the front entrance view or from the Inner Harbor looking south at the building. I like this shot because it makes the building look like a space station. This is an HDR created from three photos processed in Photomatix.
About the Rock Hall: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in the area of rock and roll. The museum is part of the city's redeveloped North Coast Harbor.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was created April 20, 1983. However, it had no home. The search committee considered several cities, including Memphis (home of Sun Studios and Stax Records), Cincinnati (home of King Records), New York, and Cleveland. Cleveland lobbied hard to be chosen, citing that Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed is widely credited with promoting the new genre (and the term) of "rock and roll", and that Cleveland was the location of the first rock and roll concert. Civic leaders in Cleveland pledged $65 million in public money to fund the construction. A petition drive was signed by 600,000 fans favoring Cleveland over Memphis, and a USA Today poll which Cleveland won by 100,000 votes. The hall of fame board voted to build the museum in Cleveland.
Rock Hall Website: www.rockhall.com/
Another one from my recent snowy walk. This is Luxford House and is less than five minutes walk from my home.
Luxford House dates back to the 16th century and it has a modest claim to fame in the music world. In the 1960's and 70's it was let to Tony Stratton-Smith, the record producer, who used part of the property as a recording studio. Bands such as Van der Graaf Generator and Genesis used to practice there and the sleeve of Neil Diamond's "Stones" album shows him sitting in the gardens of the property. Other musicians such as Leonard Cohen, Bert Jansch, Bob Johnson and Mike Nesmith have all been in the studio. It is also mentioned in Phil Collins autobiography. I just liked the view of it in the snow.
More detailed pictures of the beautiful property can be seen from when it was recently up for sale at www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5107385/Tudor-Mansion-sa... I should mention that our house is not quite so grand.
This shot was taken from the snowy lane which leads to the pub....
Today's entry in my album/song series will be the 1979 sophomore album from my favorite band, Van Halen. I will discuss the great songs on this album, but more interesting is the liner notes on the record, and their connection to Madison, Wisconsin.
Van Halen had released their debut album in 1978, and it blew minds and speakers across the country. Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing was the reason. No one had heard playing quite like that, and that continued on with their second album.
Van Halen II has so many wonderful, melodic, and impressive guitar riffs, as well as terrific vocals by David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, and of course Alex Van Halen's booming drum sounds. The big hits on the album were "Dance The Night Away," "Somebody Get Me A Doctor," and "Beautiful Girls." Eddie's playing shines on every single track, and favorites of mine are "Light Up the Sky" and "D.O.A."
In 1978, the band went out on it's first tour, playing with Journey. They were scheduled to play their 4th show in Madison, Wisconsin, but there wasn't enough room for three bands to play at the venue, so VH got the night off, and ended up staying at the Sheraton Inn for several nights. Now, a young and rowdy rock band that doesn't have a show to play starts to get restless, so they start to party, and party, and party. Drugs and alcohol were a major part of this scene, as well as members from other bands, local writers, and special guests.
According to the band's manager, Noel Monk, they had already started to trash and basically destroy hotel rooms early on in their tour. Well, the Sheraton in Madison was the same, but several nights worth. An extreme amount of ketchup was put all over the walls, floor, ceiling, and any ladies that happened to walk into the hotel rooms. (These ladies/groupies were known as the Ketchup Queens.) Many items were thrown out windows, or smashed. After Noel met with the manager of the hotel, who asked "How bad is it?", the band agreed to pay for all of the damages, and the hotel actually asked the band to come back again.
So, in the "Thank you" section of the liner notes of Van Halen II, the band thanks The Sheraton Inn (seventh floor) in Madison, Wisconsin. Every time friends and I would drive by the Sheraton on the way to a show, we would remember that one of the greatest bands of all time destroyed the top floor there.
Side 1:
You're No Good
Dance the Night Away
Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Bottoms Up!
Outta Love Again
Side 2:
Light Up the Sky
Spanish Fly
D.O.A.
Women In Love...
Beautiful Girls
Memphis Recording Studios, AKA Sun Studios or Sun Records. The real recording studio was (and is) housed in the one story building/. The building next door housed a coffee shop on the first floor and rooming houses above where the artists would stay, including Roy Orbison. It is now part of the museum. Although popularly known as the studio where Elvis was discovered, discoveries of that era included Roy Orbison Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and others. It is still a professional studio when the tours end at 7pm. Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, U2, Tom Petty, BB King, Maroon 5, and more record there. The week before I was there Mick Jagger had come by.
A vintage-inspired digital illustration capturing the magical atmosphere of the Louisiana bayou. This piece celebrates the intersection of jazz history and industrial heritage, featuring a classic steam locomotive barreling through a cypress swamp as a saxophonist plays a soulful tune. From the moss-covered trees to the steamboat on the horizon, this artwork encapsulates the timeless spirit of New Orleans.
Image Analysis
Central Theme: The artwork pays homage to "The City of New Orleans," a title that references both the famous city and the historic Illinois Central railroad line.
The Train: A classic green and black steam locomotive takes center stage, emerging from a misty swamp.
The Musician: A man in a mid-century suit and fedora plays a tenor saxophone, representing the city’s deep jazz roots.
The Setting: A twilight bayou scene featuring moss-draped cypress trees and a paddle-wheel steamboat on the water.
Graphic Design: The image is framed by an ornate border with musical notes, a banjo, and a saxophone in the corners, tied together by the slogan "The Soul of the South."
Yesterday in Ghent, a crowd of 7,000 people gathered at the bustling Vrijdagmarkt to sing along to the iconic Flemish song Mia by Gorki. The event was a heartfelt tribute to Luc De Vos, the frontman of Gorki, who passed away 10 years ago. In Flanders, Luc De Vos is remembered not only for his music but as a cultural icon and artist. Known as a poet, a lively entertainer (or, as he liked to call himself, a "party animal"), he was admired for his creativity, his philosophy, and his warm, generous spirit.
The singalong moment, accompanied by Gorki’s musicians and vocalist Filip Kowlier, created an unforgettable atmosphere, bringing goosebumps to everyone present. Held at 5:30 PM, the event was broadcast on all major national platforms, including TV, radio, and online channels.
"Luc was an icon and always will be," echoed the sentiment among the crowd. For many in Flanders, this collective tribute was not only about remembering a musician but celebrating a voice and a spirit that defined a generation.
Although its roots are old, the bluegrass genre of music as we know it today came from Daviess County, Kentucky–namely, Bill Monroe and his bluegrass band. Here is a wall of fame at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.
Many music historians consider Tutti-Frutti to be the first true Rock & Roll recording. Little Richard cut this track on September 14, 1955 at J&M Studio in New Orleans with musical backing by Fats Domino’s band. Pictured here is the original 78rpm release along with its paper sleeve. Needless to say, not many of these still exist.
Grace Potter on Hammond B3 barefoot at Bele Chere Festival in Asheville, North Carolina -July 2010 Street festival photos by the Asheville event photography company Performance Impressions - © 2010 David Oppenheimer - All Rights Reserved
Monumento dedicado a Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, localizado no Burggarten, Viena. A escultura celebra o génio da música clássica austríaca, com um símbolo floral em forma de clave de sol a embelezar o relvado em frente. Um local icónico para homenagear um dos maiores compositores da história.
In early 1957, Presley gave his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, a budget of $100,000 and asked them to find a "farmhouse"-like property to purchase. At the time, Graceland was located several miles beyond Memphis' main urban area. In later years, Memphis would expand with housing, resulting in Graceland being surrounded by other properties. Presley purchased Graceland on March 19, 1957 for the amount of $102,500.
His daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, has been the owner of Graceland since the passing of her father. It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community, about 9 miles from Downtown. It was opened to the public as a museum on June 7, 1982. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991, and declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006. Graceland is the second most-visited house in the U.S. after the White House, with over 650,000 visitors a year.