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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
The Dear Departed. Content Warning.
Introduction In the fifties and sixties, there was a remarkable obsession with songs about lovers and friends who died, usually in violent circumstances. These were not like the folk songs and murder ballads that I wrote about here, but romanticized death in these three-minute eulogies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
My BTS Story
Hi, I'm Harishni from Sri Lanka, and I want to share my heartfelt BTS story with you all. Growing up, my life felt like a constant battle. My family and relatives never failed to remind me that I wasn't capable of success or worthy of happiness. Their words cut deep, and for a long time, I let their negativity consume me. But what hurt the most was the constant comparisons to my siblings, feeling like I was always falling short in the eyes of my parents.
By harishni sathiyanathan2 years ago in Beat
Strange Relations
Introduction I had an idea to create a playlist where after the start each subsequent song would have a related band member from the previous song, the timeline may be a bit haphazard and is probably going to be concentrated on the nineteen sixties and seventies. I have written about how some people only listen to the music of a certain era, but in my opinion, ninety-five per cent is always rubbish and it is up to us to find that five per cent.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Eagles member and Rock & Roll hall of fame inductee, Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh, an iconic figure in American music history, has left an indelible mark on the rock music landscape through his multifaceted career spanning several decades. Born on November 20th, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, Walsh's musical journey commenced in the late 1960s when he embarked on a path that would shape the course of rock music history.
By Stephen Fryer2 years ago in Beat
1977. Content Warning.
Introduction This was always going to happen. I was twenty and had been in a few bands and the do-it-yourself punk ethic hit the music industry. The USA had had a similar happening ten years earlier documented on the Elektra "Nuggets" compilation:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
What’s Inside The Grammys 2024 $36K Celebrity Gift Bag From Distinctive Assets
Music’s biggest night, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards aired on Sunday, February 4th from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. It was an evening filled with artists and entertainers from all genres. While the winners went home with a Grammy, the winners, nominees, and presenters were gifted with Distinctive Assets $36,000 swag bag.
By Reese Alexander2 years ago in Beat
The Art of Praise
Introduction Praise is a fundamental aspect of human expression, deeply rooted in our cultures, religions, and interpersonal interactions. From ancient rituals to modern ceremonies, praise serves as a means of honoring, appreciating, and celebrating the virtues, accomplishments, and qualities of individuals, communities, and divine entities. In this essay, we will explore the multifaceted nature of praise, examining its significance, manifestations, and effects across various domains of human life.
By Sunday Markus2 years ago in Beat
