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The Beatles Songs - My Favorite Kind Of Music

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:42:48 -0600

There were probably many bands that created and recorded more songs that The Beatles did. But no other pop band or solo artist has ever had greater impact on the society and culture than the famous Fab Four from Liverpool, England - John Lennon, Paul...

Motley Crue Videos, Song Lyrics, Band Bios, and CrueFest 2008

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:56:04 -0600

Motley Crue Music Videos, links to Motley Crue Lyrics, photos and images of the band, fan artwork,and you can view an extensive list of all their great albums and DVD's.
Follow the CrueFest links to get all the latest CrueFest 2008 ticket and general...

Music of the 70's

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:22:29 -0600

I am a fan of one of the greatest music decades of all time, the 70's Music. I created this lens to pay tribute to all the artist internationally and locally because they were my influences to become a music lover and why I appreciate music so much.

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Beatles Trivia

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:55:38 -0600

Named by Rolling Stone's magazine as number one on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time, the Beatles are one of the most commercially successful and celebrated bands in the history of music. During their career the Beatles released more t...

Block Buster! British Glam Rock of the 70s

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:36:08 -0600

At the beginning of the 1970s, I was in my early teens, an excellent age to appreciate a new phenomenon about to hit the British airwaves: Glam Rock.

At the time Glam was a joke. Those of us with Sweet records were laughed at by our friends who were...

Freddie Mercury - Queen

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:06:48 -0600

Freddie Mercury, lead singer for the Rock Band Queen, was once quoted as saying that he didn't want to be a rock star, he wanted to be a legend. While alive, Freddie Mercury was known as an entertaining and energetic rock star. Since his death at the...

Poison Rock Band

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:41:56 -0600

Hey Fans of Poison~Here is my little web about the rock band Poison, with lead singer~Bret Michaels.I've put in lots of neat photos and music videos, so if you're a fan of Poison, scroll all the way down. I learned about "Poison" from my kids! NOTE:...

ABBA ~ The Video Showcase

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:20:16 -0600

The Swedish pop group ABBA came to my attention, along with the rest of Europe, when on a cool April evening in Brighton, England they won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the song, "Waterloo".

The "Waterloo" single introduced...

Marc Bolan & T.Rex

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:08:17 -0600

The saga of Marc Bolan (born 30 September, 1947 - died 16 September, 1977), leader of glam rock group T.Rex, is one of a spunky little dreamer who looked and played the part of an elvish minstrel; whose bizarre voice and songs were dismissed by criti...

Josh Groban

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:31:58 -0600

Josh Groban is an remarkable performer with a voice than can easily handle pop and rock music as well as classical. Generally classified as 'adult contemporary' Josh Groban is among a new generation of musicians and performers defining a new genre of...

Riverdance: Traditional Step Dancing

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:18:22 -0600

Riverdance intrigues me. The rapid leg movements of the traditional Irish Step Dancing are a form of dance that I had never known or experienced until I saw Riverdance. How can they move their feet so rapidly without moving the rest of their bodies?...

Barry White Video Showcase

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:48:13 -0600

Barry White's impossibly deep and sexy voice, one of the most recognizable in music, and his satiny late-night love songs not only brought stardom to the singer-songwriter-producer but turned him into a pop culture icon. He became one of music&...

1970's Music Artist & Groups

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:48:52 -0600

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Music artist/groups that started during the 1970s and/or became famous during that era.

Electronic and Futuristic Music Guide

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:42:31 -0600

A real feast for your ears and your imagination! Mike Oldfield, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Enya, Loreena Mckennitt... If you like the kind of music that carries you to remote places and times, don't look any further!

This lens is here to help you di...

Disturbed vs. Slipknot

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:28:05 -0600

Disturbed is a rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The group was formed in 1996 when musicians Dan Donegan, Steve "Fuzz" Kmak, and Mike Wengren hired singer David Draiman. They have sold over 10 million albums worldwide, and released three consecutive...

Wishbone Ash

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:45:29 -0600

Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved particular success in the early and mid-1970s with their most critically acclaimed records including Wishbone Ash (1970), Argus (1972), There's the Rub (1974) and New England (1976). Although the band...

Number One Songs Of 1970 Video Showcase

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:58:47 -0600

This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1970.

Monday Night Football debuts on ABC

IBM introduces the floppy disk

The Beatles break up

On May 31 an earthquake kills more than 5...

A Tribute: Elvis Presley, The King of Rock'n'Roll

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:53:32 -0600

The above date marked the thirtieth anniversary of the untimely death of Elvis Presley, The King of Rock'n'Roll. He was 42 years old. Since that time, he has continued to be remembered, appreciated and adored by countless millions of fans around the...

Freddie Mercury and Queen Video Showcase

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:11:15 -0600

On November 24, 1991 the world lost one of the greatest musical voices of all times with the passing of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer for the group Queen.�

An energetic and entertaining showman, Freddie Mercury is often referred to as "...

Carl Perkins

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:23:39 -0600

Carl Lee Perkins

In 1932 near Tiptonville, TN, the world welcomed Carl Lee Perkins. His father made him a homemade guitar from a cigar box, baling wire and a broomstick. Carl started writing his own songs soon after. Carl grew up poor, the son of a...

Coolest Led Zeppelin T-Shirts

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:59:17 -0600

Remember that cool guy selling t-shirts at the concert? That's me. I have put together a handpicked collection of the most awesome vintage Led Zeppelin T-Shirts available on the internet. So if you're looking for a vintage or retro Led Zeppelin T-Shi...

Bono (Paul David Hewson)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:42:21 -0600

For charming, bulling and morally blackmailed the leaders of the world's richest countries into forgiving $40 billion in debt owed by the poorest, Bono was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2005.

For his ability to make people listen and...

Bix Beiderbecke

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:58:19 -0600

Birth name: Leon Bismark Beiderbecke
Born: March 10. 1903
Origin: Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Died: August 6, 1931 (aged 28)
Genre(s): Jazz / Dixieland
Occupation(s): Musician / composer
Instrument(s): Cornet, Piano
Years active: 1924-1931

Bix Beider...

Eurythmics Video Showcase

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:51:59 -0600

One of the defining bands of the Eighties pop scene was Eurythmics. Annie Lennox has, perhaps, one of the most sublime and uplifting voices of any female singer over the last twenty five years.

It came as something of a surprise to learn that�a q...

June Christy

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:40:11 -0600

The Swinging Sixties

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:16:25 -0600

1969 was the year in which I was born and the last year of what surely yet remains the most pivotal decade in the history of music. The Swinging Sixties began with the clean-cut crooning (by later comparison) of the likes of Bobby Vee, Roy Orbison an...

James Brown's Jukebox

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:05:49 -0600

Celebrity Friends�remember James Brown:

"What James Brown was to music in terms of soul and hip-hop, rap, all of that, is what Bach was to classical music. This is a guy who literally changed the music industry. He put everybody on a diffe...

Yael Naim

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:09:03 -0600

Yael Naim was born in Paris in 1978 to Jewish-Tunisian parents. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Ramat HaSharon, Israel, where she learned Hebrew and trained as a pianist. She served in Israel Defence Forces as a soloist in Israel A...

Ella Fitzgerald

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:09:51 -0600

Memories of the King

Mon, 26 May 2008 22:51:09 -0600

I worship Elvis as god and this is my shrine to him.

Nikki Sixx Rock Stars and Drugs Part 1

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:12:37 -0600

It seems that rock stars like Nikki Sixx have a far greater chance of becoming drug addicts than normal people. Seems kind of obvious why that would be. They pretty much have millions of dollars floating around them. They have plenty of spare time on...

Nick Drake

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:36:25 -0600

Nick Drake, who died aged 26 in 1974, is regarded as one of the most influential acoustic songwriters in British music. The coroner's verdict was suicide, but to this day Nick's family still believe his death was a tragic accident, the result of an o...

Bob Marley

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:10:43 -0600

The Legend

Rockabye Baby! CD Collection

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:23:36 -0600

The Rockabye Baby! CD collection transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, mellotron, and other instruments will lull your baby into a sweet slumber.

All your favorites...

Van Morrison

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:42:14 -0600

I'm not sure what juices up Van Morrison to put out so many albums, to write so many new songs but I do know I'm grateful. He has taken my listening from the simple to the complex and back again.

Truly he fits in with Lennon and Dylan as one of a smal...

Elvis Presley Video Showcase

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:49:24 -0600

This is the man that started it all!

Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 and passed away August 16, 1977.

Elvis changed music forever with his controversial dancing and rock and roll.

This Squidoo lens is dedicated to everyone who loves E...

Eminem, Before the Fame!

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:32:23 -0600

Eminem born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17 1972 was a friend of mine before he got his record deal. This is the crazy story of my part in helping Eminem get his deal and become one of the worlds most controversial ra...

Peggy Lee

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:29:21 -0600

Number One Songs Of 1967 Video Showcase

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:50:58 -0600

This lens is about all the songs that hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Other things were happening in 1967.

In December of that year was the first human-to-human heart transplant is performed. Lpuis Washkansky died 18 days after the transpl...

Pete Seeger - The Power of Song

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:06:31 -0600

Pete Seeger has sung for peace and justice for generations.

Now there is a documentary of Pete Seeger's life entitled Pete Seeger - The Power of Song being shown on PBS and a Film festivals from Olklahoma to Vermont. But don't stop there.

The lesso...

Willie Nelson

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:13:43 -0600

I first saw Willie in Las Vegas when there was a Cowboy Rodeo in town - the audience was as fantastic as Willie himself !

I was the only one not wearing a cowboy hat ...

Johnny's Lyric Lensography

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:35:12 -0600

Looking for a song lyric? Look no farther! Here is the complete index of lyric lenses created by Johnny E Allen. What will you find here? More than 100 lenses completely devoted to music!

Dave Brubeck

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:46:33 -0600

Tom Petty

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:39:19 -0600

Do you enjoy Tom Petty music? Are you looking for cds on sale? Do you have a favorite Tom Petty song?

* Find the BEST DEALS on Tom Petty's cds & music.
* Read the latest news on music artist Tom Petty.
* Vote for your favorite Tom Petty song!
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Billie Holiday

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:08:15 -0600

Tom Petty

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:00:37 -0600

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Tom Petty greatest hits have included "Don't Do Me Like That", "Refugee", "Runnin' Down a Dream", "The Waiting", "Don't Come Around Here No More", "I Won't Back Down", "Free Fallin'", "M...

The Beatles Video Showcase

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:15:26 -0600

No matter how old you are, you'll find a Beatles song that you like. Their music has touched many, including myself. Their legacy will live on forever.

So enjoy these videos of John, Paul, George and Ringo!

Pop Icons At 50 - Old And In the Way?

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:26:33 -0600

Three of the most famous musicians of their generation turn 50-years-old this year (2008).

Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince all reach their half century during the year. So, is this a time to celebrate or commiserate? Are these aging pop icons no...

Mothership - Led Zeppelin's Greatest Hits

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:46:12 -0600

After nearly forty years, Led Zeppelin continues to inspire generations with their groundbreaking blues-infused, guitar-driven rock 'n' roll. Arguably the biggest rock band in the world throughout their 12-year reign, they remain one of t...

Shakin Stevens Video Showcase

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:51:15 -0600

Shakin Stevens was my favourite artist when I was younger, but unlike many other artists he wasn't an overnight success. Shakin Stevens paid his dues in the music industry for 10 years before he had his first hit single.

Shakin Stevens started out in...

Brian May

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:51:08 -0600

Brian Harold May, genius guitarist of the rock band, Queen, and a very keen astrologist.� My idol for many years and my reason for wanting to play a guitar.

Beyonce Knowles

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:59:07 -0600

Beyonce Knowles is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, dancer, and fashion designer. Beyonce Knowles rose to fame as the creative force and lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, the world's...

Singorama Review

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:28:42 -0600

Is Singorama For Real?

Can Singorama Really Teach You How To Improve Your Singing Voice?

Discover The Truth In My Singorama Review...

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The Traveling Wilburys

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:13:53 -0600

The Traveling Wilburys is a band formed by the sons of Charles Truscott Wilbury Snr (though they were half-brothers, Mothers somehow never got mentioned!) along with their Sidebury Cousins.� Who was the mysterious Charles T Wilbury - "Some...

Guitar Hero

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:01:30 -0600

"Rock the Rhythm, Lead, and Bass Guitar Tracks in the Follow-Up Sequel to Guitar Hero!"

Rock the Rhythm, Lead, and Bass Guitar tracks in the follow-up sequel to the Best Music Game of the year of 2005. Form your guitar duo and shred riffs c...

Jazz Who Series

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:14:01 -0600

Jazz is about emotion and conversation between the musicians and between the musicians and the listeners. Jazz is a new story being told and celebrated every time� you hear it. The same piece of Jazz music can be listened to over and over and yo...

LARRY CARLTON HOT JAZZ FUSION GUITARIST

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:05:16 -0600

Hello Jazz Fusion Fans! Swims here! Below you will read about a most fantastic jazz/blues/rock guitarist Larry Carlton, whom I have had the distinct pleasure of seeing numerous times live at The Blue Note Aoyama in Tokyo, & most recently at the newly...

Rock Stars and Drugs 2 Ozzy Osbourne

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:17:26 -0600

Ozzy Osbourne set the world on fire with his mesmerizing voice and out of this world lyrics. While he was on stage performing his hits like Bark at the Moon, Crazy Train, and Suicide Solution, he was sometimes so drugged that he wasn't even capable o...

John Lennon

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:55:46 -0600

Alice Cooper Video Showcase

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:30:38 -0600

Love him or hate him. Alice Cooper has made an impact on the music industry.

I probably wouldn't hang out with him, but I've always liked his music. What a great concert. He's more than just some band getting on stage and playing songs. He really gi...

Hawkwind

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:06 -0600

Hawkwind are a British rock band, one of the earliest space rock or space metal groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. Notable fantasy and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock was an occasional collaborator.

Dave Brock and...

Girls Aloud

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:32:52 -0600

This page is for all those who love Girls Aloud as much as I do!

Miles Davis

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:23:02 -0600

Stryper

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:21 -0600

If you have ever been to a Stryper concert you know that they seriously ROCK!

At this site you can read the latest news about Stryper, watch some of their music videos and buy their CDs.

Learn How To Play Piano Online

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:00:40 -0600

Rocket Piano is our number 1 pick as it offers the most comprehensive range of effective learning tools and include written lessons, professional audio/ video tracks, interactive games, 'Learn by Ear' training programs, and educational software that...

Charlie Parker

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:55:35 -0600

Rock 'n Roll Journalism

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:07:19 -0600

Shortly after the dawn of rock and roll another sweaty, squirrely, stepchild to that movement followed. Rock 'n Roll journalism followed the music into every dirty club, open air stadium and teenager's bedroom. Sometimes trivial, sometimes better tha...

Phish

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:19:50 -0600

The band Phish had a marvelous 21 year career touring relentlessly and building up a tremendous fan-base based almost solely on word of mouth.

Prior to their breakup in August of 2004, the band's 4 members entertained fans with unique musical composi...

A Tribute: Thin Lizzy

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:37:20 -0600

Thin Lizzy were first formed in Dublin in 1969, their original line-up consisting of Phil Lynott, Eric Bell, Eric Wrixon and Brian Downey. Wrixon, however, soon moved on and it was as a trio that the band moved to London in 1971. Their big breakthrou...

Duke Ellington

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:53:18 -0600

Keith Green Video Showcase

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:22:17 -0600

Living to show the love of Jesus to us all.

David Bowie Video Showcase

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:26:53 -0600

David Bowie: The greatest singer/songwriter of all time! Here are some of his best songs and music videos. And when I say the best, by best I mean my personal favorites. :P Lots of pictures here too! Be sure to vote on the poll, and sign the guest-bo...

Les McCann

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:34:06 -0600

accompanying album artist atlantic benny born compared composer concert crossover decade earlier flew folks group guest harris historic include innovator jazz kentucky mccann movement music nobody opening piano pickett player political prefigures pre...

John Coltrane

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:50:59 -0600

The Beatles Video Showcase

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:04:32 -0600

Their work is enjoyed by many.

Adrian Legg

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:34:31 -0600

British guitarist Adrian Legg was born in Hackney, East London. He studied the oboe as a child but in teenage years his interest shifted to the guitar. Legg plays fingerstyle guitar, mixing an alternating-bass style with harmonics, banjo-peg retuning...

The Best Duets and Guest Singer Music Videos

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:18:55 -0600

It's a special event whenever a great band or soloist invites another artist to sing with them. So, I decided to locate all the great duets and guest singer performances in one place. If you know of a video that I missed, please contact me and I'll a...

Richard Thompson

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:51:35 -0600

Richard John Thompson (born 3 April 1949 in Notting Hill Gate, West London) is a British songwriter, guitar player and recording and performing musician.

Thompson is especially well regarded as a guitar player. He was named in the top 20 in Rolling...

Why Andrea Bocelli Music Is Adored By Millions

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:12:03 -0600

In 1995, few in the U.S. had heard of Andrea Bocelli. Those who heard him sing "Con Te Partiro" with Sarah Brightman in November 1997 were captivated forever from the heart. This single hit broke all world sales records and remained on the top 10 cha...

Larry Norman Video Showcase

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:40:35 -0600

Updated. Larry with his life and his music has touched many people. His web site you can go to to read more about him. Click this link. To Larry's place

The Rat Pack

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:58:48 -0600

This is Doug Ferony and I'm going to help you find the best of the Rat Pack Online and other American Pop Classics.

I have been fronting my own swing orchestra for 17 years and love to sing!

Visit my page at www.dougferony.com

David Bowie

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:55:29 -0600

I first started listening to Bowie when I was around 8 years old and soon became a life long fan. He is versatile in style, work and voice range. He's truly a man of many talents and this lens is dedicate to him and all his fans. I will be posting li...

Dennis Kamakahi: The Best Slackkey Ever

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:29:40 -0600

Dennis David Ka-hekili-mamao-i-kalani-keha �( The Distant Thunder In The Highest Heavens ) Kamakahi is one of the best known Hawai'ian musicians in the world. A two time Grammy winner, Uncle Dennis (Uncle is a term of respect in Hawai'i and does...

Ward Swingle

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:40:07 -0600

Ward Swingle, a native of Alabama but a true world musician, is one of the most important figures at the heart of Vocal Jazz. A member of great 50's French vocal groups the Blue Stars and the Double Six, he is most famous for founding and arranging f...

TOP TEN MUSICAL ACTS

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:03:43 -0600

THESE ARE MY ALL TIME FAVORITES AND INFLUENCES FROM THE CLASSIC ROCK ERA UNTIL NOW! COULD YOU GUESS WHO I THINK #1 IS?

MJJRealRealm - Michael Jackson

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:10:38 -0600

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