The Queen of Rock and Roll has died. Tina Turner passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83. Her music, her talent, and her story will be remembered always. She is in every sense of the word an icon. Thank you Tina for what you meant to millions in your superstar career. Rest in power Anna Mae Bullock from Nutbush, Tennessee. The stars and heavens will hear your song tonight.
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace-
Jimi Hendrix
Eddie Van Halen the guitar “god” that was a vital part of the hard rock scene for years died today. He was so talented and influential. His works will live on in memory. Thanks for the music and memories Eddie.
2020 can jump off a cliff!
Little Richard is one of the fathers of Rock and Roll. He passed away on May 9, 2020. Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard had a stellar career in music and lived a very full and colorful life. He influenced many artists whose work we are all familiar with. He leaves behind a legacy of music that we will remember for years to come.
May you rock this Friday so you can roll into the weekend. Have a great day everyone.
Neal Peart who was one of the greatest drummers ever to pick up sticks passed away on January 10, 2020. Peart along with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson made up the legendary Canadian rock band Rush. Peart’s play is other-worldly. His drums are silent and he will be very much missed. Rock on with the Saints good sir.
A person I work with made me aware of a term for the music of my generation, “Dad Rock”. Music from people like Huey Lewis and the News, Boston, Phil Collins, Genesis, Kansas, Supertramp, Cheap Trick, Steely Dan, Heart, Foreigner, Jefferson Starship, Rick Springfield, Styx, Toto, Chicago, Van Halen, Peter Frampton, and the list goes on. All of these artists are important to my generation.
I am not a dad but I won’t shy away from embracing the term. Friends I am a middle-aged person who came of age in the 1980’s.
As the scene is dominated by Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Beyonce’, Fall Out Boy, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Megan Trainor, Katy Perry, etc. today its safe to say that “Dad Rock” in some way influenced today’s talent in much the same way my father’s “Dad Rock” inspired the music of my generation.
It is interesting that music of my generation is being used in commercials to appeal to my age range. The nostalgic angle is a good one to sell goods and services. It’s all good though.
This is the one song that I think made this band a hit around the world. Sometimes on a Tuesday you just need to rock to get the day going.
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