Jim Morrison was one of the best American poets of the 20th century as well as a very naturally gifted singer. A highly charismatic and enchanting musician and intellectual, Jim Morrison was an avid reader from a young age. As a teenager, he immersed himself in a wide variety of… Read more“The Literary Influences Of Jim Morrison”
Tag: Classic rock
The Doors – An American Prayer (1978), An Enchanting Album Of Poetry And Music
An American Prayer is the title of the ninth and last studio album released by the American classic rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock, and acid rock band (with significant jazz influences) the Doors in 1978. It is an enchanting record of poetry by Jim Douglas Morrison and music by the… Read more“The Doors – An American Prayer (1978), An Enchanting Album Of Poetry And Music”
The Doors – The Soft Parade (1969), A Legendary Studio Album
The Soft Parade is the title of the Doors‘ fourth studio album released through Elektra Records in July, 1969. This studio album marked an important transition in the band’s history as their overall sound tilted more towards an orchestral one, departing as such from their previous blues-based instrumental essence. At… Read more“The Doors – The Soft Parade (1969), A Legendary Studio Album”
The Tornadoes – A Legendary British Instrumental Rock Band
The Tornadoes were a legendary British instrumental rock formed in 1961 in London, England which was initially musically active up until 1967. They briefly reunited in 1975 as well. Their music was a mixture of instrumental rock, space age pop, surf rock, and beat, and they are best remembered for… Read more“The Tornadoes – A Legendary British Instrumental Rock Band”
The Complete History Of Fleetwood Mac (Documentary)
Fleetwood Mac is one of the most important bands in rock music history and, needless to say, one of the most commercially-successful and critically-acclaimed classic rock groups throughout the passage of time. The history of the band is quite a complex one, with many chapters as well as a tumultuous… Read more“The Complete History Of Fleetwood Mac (Documentary)”
Joe Satriani – A Legendary Electric Guitarist
Joe Satriani (alternatively known by his nickname ‘Satch’, given to him by a high school friend, John Riccio, who shortened his family name) is a legendary electric guitar wizard who started to play guitar at the age of 14, being inspired by the legendary Jimi Hendrix. He has been professionally… Read more“Joe Satriani – A Legendary Electric Guitarist”
Redbone – A Legendary American Classic Rock Band
Redbone is a legendary American classic rock band which was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1969 by brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas. The band’s is well known for their hit song Come and Get Your Love which was released in January 1974 as a single. During their heyday, all… Read more“Redbone – A Legendary American Classic Rock Band”
Whitesnake – A Legendary English Classic Rock Band
Whitesnake was a legendary English classic rock band founded in 1978 in London, England, United Kingdom (although, according to a webpage of the British Museum, the band was established in Middlesbrough instead and was initially known as ‘The White Snake Band’; alternatively, the band was also known as David Coverdale’s… Read more“Whitesnake – A Legendary English Classic Rock Band”
The Symbolism Of Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
Led Zeppelin IV is one of the best-selling and most critically-acclaimed studio albums in rock music history. Controversial at times through some of its songs (e.g. most notably Stairway to Heaven), this masterpiece of classic rock has a very interesting and relatively lesser known symbolism as well. In this brief… Read more“The Symbolism Of Led Zeppelin IV (1971)”
Fleetwood Mac – A Legendary British-American Classic Rock Band
Fleetwood Mac was a legendary British-American classic rock band founded in London, United Kingdom in 1967. Initially a blues-based band known as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green being one of the founding members of the band a great musical genius), the group turned towards a more pop-rock-, art pop-,… Read more“Fleetwood Mac – A Legendary British-American Classic Rock Band”