John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

athletes, actors or musicians only a few are able to stand the test of time. It takes special and unique individuals who are willing to take a stand against the norm, go against the grain and carve their own way. Four men who have done just that are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. These four men that will live on in infamy. Our children, our children’s children and their children will know who the Beatles are. They will study their unique musical style, they will…

Out of the many bands and musicians that have left an impact on the world, The Beatles is undoubtedly the greatest band of all time. This English rock band, that began to take the world by storm in the 1960s, features the singers John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the guitarist Harrison George, and the drummer Ringo Starr. The Beatles introduced a new sound of rock n’ roll while writing songs that ranged from energetic and upbeat to songs that touched the hearts of listeners with their relatable…

I first heard “Yesterday” when I on my first cassette tape. It was Boyz to Men’s “II” album. Their rendition was a beautiful and soulful tribute to the Beatles’ classic. The song was listed in the Guinness Book of World Record for the recorded song. The entry indicated there are over 2000 different cover versions to it. Paul McCartney wrote this song first on the piano. Its original working title was “Scrambled Eggs.” He then later added the lyrics to fit the melody. The song appears to have…

Jimi Hendrix’s cover of Bob Dylan’s, “All Along the Watchtower,” was a greater success than the original begging the question: since the songs are lyrically identical, which musical techniques boosted Hendrix’s cover to the top charts? Among these techniques are choice of instrument and tonal variations between the two songs. Hendrix preserves and arguably adds on to the original meaning behind the song through these variations in musical technique. Hendrix faced the risk of appearing…

always been a well known band and there has always been so much to say about them ever since I was young. Today, and back in the day they were known to be one of the greatest and the most influential band of all time. They were not just a great band that everyone enjoyed for a short period of time, their music transformed the way music was made dramatically back then and today as well. Their ability to write songs and to make the music were uncomparable to any other band. People notice that when…

to be in Woodstock, N.Y.. However, this three day festival was the epitome of peace, love, and rock n roll exemplifying counterculture and freedom. Billing over thirty-two famous artists to perform, some but not limit to; Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Band, and Janis Joplin. Anticipating only 200,000 people, based on pre-sale orders, the festival grew quickly exceeding to approximately 400,000 people. Woodstock was a way of acting out a lifestyle for protests against the…

Big Star was an American power pop band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton, Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, and Andy Hummel. The group broke up in 1974, but reorganized with a new line-up nearly 20 years later. In its first era, the band's musical style drew on the vocal harmonies of The Beatles, as well as the swaggering rhythms of The Rolling Stones and the jangling guitars of The Byrds. To the resulting power pop, Big Star added dark, existential themes, and produced a style…

ACDC was a rock band formed in 1973 during the postmodern era. It was considered one of the best loved bans. The band consists of Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young, Chris Slade, Cliff Williams, Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, and Phil Rudd. Although, the first members were Angus and Malcolm young who are brothers. They formed the band when they moved to Australia. The band is known as a hard rock band or blues rock. Their band had the most effect on the music world for many reasons. Their…

An announcement on his authority Facebook page said: "It is with significant distress we report that amazing writer, lyricist and craftsman Leonard Cohen has passed away. "We have lost one of music's most venerated and productive visionaries." A dedication will happen in Los Angeles at a later date, and it is not openly known how or where he passed on. Numerous stars have taken to online networking to pay tribute to Leonard Cohen Performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 Leonard…

On the evening of December 28th, on the snowy downtown streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, I went through the doors of the Dakota Jazz Club and entered into a dimly lit restaurant. My first thought was that I was probably underdressed. As the waiter led us to a table on the balcony overlooking the stage, we ordered and settled in to watch the performance. Since we were the second row of tables on the balcony, we did not have a great view of the stage, but considering the night was about hearing…