Heavy metal fashion

Jimi Hendrix was a prominent cultural figure in the 60’s. He was a gifted guitarist and songwriter. His style and look influenced some of the biggest artist we know today such as Rick James, Prince and Erykah Badu. I enjoyed listening to this piece by Jimi Hendrix. I can remember the melody but I would have to listen to the piece a few times, only because he does a lot of improvisation. The only part I can remember easily is the chorus because I feel as if it stays constant; he does not change…

I consider Chuck Berry the king of Rock and Roll for multiple reasons. As you read you will find out why he is the Rock and Roll king. Chuck Berry started to make music in 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Chuck Berry used electric guitar in his songs, which made his songs different from others. This is why I think Chuck Berry is the real king of Rock and Roll. Chuck Berry was born on October 18, 1926 with a large family in St. Louis, MO. Chuck Berry’s birth name is Charles Edward Anderson. Chuck was an…

The use of distortion effects to add character to a guitar's sound goes back a long time, taking many forms. In the fifties, guitarists experimented with gain to overdrive their guitar amplifier, even poking holes in the speakers with pencils. Well before before loud overdrive/distortion effects became main staples of rock, distortion was used on electric guitars in blues. It was more subtle and in order to emphasize harmonics and enrich the bass tone to add great sustain sounds. Because…

the lady or the tiger? HE was shaking as he twisted the horribly cold knob, even though he was expecting the young lady to step out. But he knew the crude mind of the princess could go either way, and he stepped to one side as he opened the door. To his dismay, he heard a deep, rumbling growl, and smelled the disgusting odor of bad breath. His heart sank knowing his last moment would be soon. The monster dove out of the cave of which it was held and circled around the room. “How could she,”…

The ear splitting sound of my guitar shook the house off the ground. I was a normal teenager with a strong passion for music. My friends and I were in our own band. I loved music and was especially fond of my tattered electric guitar. The basement was our stage and our parents were the fans. Although the band was not the best, we were all very passionate. Our band was either always in the compact basement practicing together, or hanging out at the music store. One day at school my eyes were…

When looking through the history of the guitar, it’s impossible to deny the impact that Gibson has had on the instrument. Gibson is a prestigious brand with humble roots. Founded primarily as a mandolin manufacturer by Orville Gibson in 1902, it went on to become one of the largest and most recognizable brands in the music world. Being a brand with an extremely long legacy, Gibson has always been a participant in innovation. The list of inventions and contributions that Gibson has made to the…

We all can nod in agreement that the English people play an integral part in keeping the general music industry on its most creative version. The music planet is dotted with lyricists, singers, groups and people behind the stage that have come from the United Kingdom. With the English races' capability to turn heartbreak into a worldwide hit, their instruments playing heavenly sounds and their undying passion to reach for what they wanted, they are truly admirable as performers. It was in 2006…

They were also labeled the “Greatest Metal Band” by MTV and were also placed second in VH1's “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. Rolling Stone magazine even ranked them 85 in their “100 Greatest Artist of All Time” By the end of their career they had sold over 70 million records worldwide. They were also inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, in addition to these they also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance. In conclusion, Black…

On March 26th, I attended a concert at Sidewinder in Austin, Texas. The venue hosted three bands: The Sweethearts, Two Tens, and The Dollyrots. All three were female-fronted punk rock bands, but The Sweethearts were the only band that was local. The other two were on tour with each other. All three of the bands knew each other and have played together at other venues frequently. This event held indoors. Sidewinder’s interior is set up as an open bar. When you walk in the bar is to the right,…

The Torture Chamber Beap! Beap! The sound the whistles made signaling the beginning of a gut wrenching torture. The football field was the heart and sole of this torture. As I was in two-a-days, I had never felt so close to death in my life. It was about six in the morning. I felt like I just ran a mile because I slept for measly six hours. When I went outside, it was as cold as the arctic ocean. I felt like I was going to freeze to death. In the weightroom it was a different story. The room…