The song was written by Dave Mason and first recorded in 1968 by Traffic.
“Feelin’ Alright?” is one of those rare songs whose identity has become almost as strongly associated with its most famous interpreter as with its original creator, a distinction that speaks to both the strength of the
By early 1973, the classic quartet was in place, adopting the name Kiss and developing the now-iconic makeup and stage personas that would become central to their identity.
The band Kiss emerged from the fertile and competitive New York rock scene of the early 1970s, built on a combination of musical ambition, theatrical instinct, and a keen sense of branding that would soon set them apart from virtually every other act of the era. The origins of the group trace back primarily to the partnership between Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley,
Four more losses to reflect on here from April of 2026…
These guys were a singer and songwriter, with songs like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name”, “Longhaired Redneck”, “The Ride”; a designer, known for creating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toy line; a comic book, science fiction, and television writer; and a guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville.
Part of the Brill Building songwriting community in New York City, which housed some of the era’s greatest songwriters.
As a songwriting duo, Goffin and King defined the early 1960s pop music scene. They were part of the Brill Building songwriting community in New York City, which housed some of the era’s greatest songwriters and producers. The Brill Building was essentially a hit-making factory, and Goffin and King quickly became key players, known for their uncanny ability to craft catchy, emotional, and often timeless hits.
Rock music reached new heights with the rise of progressive, psychedelic, pop, bubblegum, and heavy rock.
The year 1969 was a landmark in music history, marked by groundbreaking albums, iconic singles, and defining moments across multiple genres. Rock music reached new heights with the rise of progressive, psychedelic, and heavy rock, while pop music continued to evolve with the influence of folk and experimental sounds,
Both the drummer and lead singer, a rare combination in rock music.
Singing lead and playing drums simultaneously is one of the great feats in popular music. Here I’ll post about some of the artists that make it work. The drummer is typically relegated to the rear, but here we’ll find some that should be right out front.
So what is the average length of a song these days? The average length of a popular song, according to the most recent Billboard Hot 100, is about 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Hit songs are about 3 minutes long because of two major factors: the historic popularity of the 45 rpm record and the monetization methods applied by radio stations and record producers throughout the 20th century. Here I’ll discuss some of my all-time favorite lengthy tunes.
Glen Campbell checks all the boxes as a talented, influential musician who sold a lot of records and was revered by his peers. He’s also an underrated guitar player and one of the most gifted artists whose reputation in Nashville is stellar.
I’m not a fan. The building is cool. I’ve been there, it was nice. The exhibits were spectacular and I highly recommend that you visit if you’re in Cleveland, Ohio. Do I think they are doing a good job with the inductees? No.
I agree with Black Sabbath superstar Ozzy Osborne who said…
