My favorite song of all time is "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It tells the story of a kid who collects bottles and turns them in for money at a store, then gives the money to a man named Curtis who then buys alchohol and plays songs on a dobro.
My favorite album is probably Back in Black, because it has some of my favorite AC/DC songs on it. I don't listen to AC/DC much, but Back in Black definetly has some good songs on it. It's the first album with Brian Johnson in it.
My favorite artist is Red Hot Chili Peppers, because they have a lot of really good songs and I like all of them.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is a rap-rock band that originated during the 1990's. Lead Guitarist, Tom Morello, left his old band and visited a night-club, where he met lead singer Zack de la Rocha free-style rapping. Impressed by his rap, and by his lyric book, Morello asked him to join. Zack also suggested his long-time friend, who became the bassist, and Morello hired a friend of his, to be the drummer. Zack's original hardcore-punk band had a song "Rage Against the Machine" and named the band after it.
Rage Against the Machine's name comes from Zack's original song. 'Machine' symbolizes the government, and rage means to rebel, so the name suggest 'rebel against the government'. RATM was known for its political activism, and saw the US Government as corrupt and a lot of their songs suggest this.
Morello's guitar tabs and chords are very unique. Morello uses a 'wah wah' type of effect, and he has unique sounds that he makes from his guitar. Morello is one of the best guitarist of the 90's and probably rock music itself. With Morello's amazing guitar, good basslines and good drums, paired with Zack's rap, RATM delivers a fully energetic experience.
The most known song by RATM is probably "Bulls on Parade", as it was featured on Guitar Hero III after a 'guitar battle' with Tom Morello. Another song, "Killing in the Name of" is also on Guitar Hero II, but it's that great.
Rage Against the Machine's name comes from Zack's original song. 'Machine' symbolizes the government, and rage means to rebel, so the name suggest 'rebel against the government'. RATM was known for its political activism, and saw the US Government as corrupt and a lot of their songs suggest this.
Morello's guitar tabs and chords are very unique. Morello uses a 'wah wah' type of effect, and he has unique sounds that he makes from his guitar. Morello is one of the best guitarist of the 90's and probably rock music itself. With Morello's amazing guitar, good basslines and good drums, paired with Zack's rap, RATM delivers a fully energetic experience.
The most known song by RATM is probably "Bulls on Parade", as it was featured on Guitar Hero III after a 'guitar battle' with Tom Morello. Another song, "Killing in the Name of" is also on Guitar Hero II, but it's that great.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are a band that was popular in the 1990's, but have had success in the 2000's as well. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were based in California, like many rock bands, but did not originate from there. Their music is either fast rock sounds with funk mixed in with it and some fast vocals that resemble rap, and other times it is long drawn-out vocals that make up their song.
Lead singer Anthony Kiedis was known for his drug use at times, and he wrote a song "Under the Bridge" which explains it. In the song, he mentions walking through Los Angeles and going under a bridge and 'draw some blood', which is referencing to his drug use. He does not use drugs any longer, he stopped after his house burnt down.
I think if anyone knows who they are, they would know songs like "Dani California", "Scar Tissue", "Around the World", and my favorite RHCP song, "Under the Bridge".
Lead singer Anthony Kiedis was known for his drug use at times, and he wrote a song "Under the Bridge" which explains it. In the song, he mentions walking through Los Angeles and going under a bridge and 'draw some blood', which is referencing to his drug use. He does not use drugs any longer, he stopped after his house burnt down.
I think if anyone knows who they are, they would know songs like "Dani California", "Scar Tissue", "Around the World", and my favorite RHCP song, "Under the Bridge".
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Nirvana
Nirvana is a grunge band that originated in Seattle. It was formed by frontman Kurt Cobain. Kurt Cobain had a daughter with Courtney Love, and named her Fances Cobain. Cobain eventually shot himself with a shotgun, however there is much debate as to whether he killed himself or if Courtney Love played a role in it, or someone else.
Nirvana's music is generally slow, with light vocals in it. But sometimes, the songs are fast and loud. Notable songs by Nirvana include "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Heart-Shaped Box", and "In Bloom". Rapper Lil Wayne has stated that Nirvana was one of his favorite artists, and that he liked the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit", and has used "In Bloom" in some of his MTV ads.
Nirvana's most popular album, "Nevermind" turned twenty about a week or two ago, it came out in September of 1991. "Nevermind" brought Nirvana into the mainstream and most other grunge-rock bands as well.
Nirvana's music is generally slow, with light vocals in it. But sometimes, the songs are fast and loud. Notable songs by Nirvana include "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Heart-Shaped Box", and "In Bloom". Rapper Lil Wayne has stated that Nirvana was one of his favorite artists, and that he liked the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit", and has used "In Bloom" in some of his MTV ads.
Nirvana's most popular album, "Nevermind" turned twenty about a week or two ago, it came out in September of 1991. "Nevermind" brought Nirvana into the mainstream and most other grunge-rock bands as well.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Other New Albums
As with Nickelback, many other artists are also releasing new alnums.
Current bands, such as Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, and also Paramore are all coming out with new albums somtime between the coming months and next year. Five Finger Deathpunch, Disturbed, and Nickelback have released singles already. "Renegade" by Paramore is not released, but can still be found online.
Also, old bands such as Aerosmith, The Offspring, Anthrax, Metallica, and even AC/DC are coming out with new albums in the coming years. AC/DC has released their "Black Ice" album a couple of years ago, and Aerosmith's frontman Steven Tyler has released his own album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers released "The Adventures of Raindance Maggie" a few months ago.
Current bands, such as Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, and also Paramore are all coming out with new albums somtime between the coming months and next year. Five Finger Deathpunch, Disturbed, and Nickelback have released singles already. "Renegade" by Paramore is not released, but can still be found online.
Also, old bands such as Aerosmith, The Offspring, Anthrax, Metallica, and even AC/DC are coming out with new albums in the coming years. AC/DC has released their "Black Ice" album a couple of years ago, and Aerosmith's frontman Steven Tyler has released his own album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers released "The Adventures of Raindance Maggie" a few months ago.
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