History of Rock
Robert Whillans
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A posthumous look at the legendary Tito Puente, and a not-so-posthumous look at Carlos Santana, the two most renowned artist in Latin Rock. Features include biographies, slight discographies (no compliations) and, of course, the greatest song ever, Oye Como Va!
A look at the ever-lasting marriage betwixt drugs and rock music, from the swing and jazz of the thirties to today. The benefits, the downfalls, the albums, the murders... it's all right here.
Selling Out: What Happened to Folk?
This one's bound to get me in trouble... This week we look at how folk music moved from a simple acoustic cafe sound to a larger electric sound, and in the process, picked up a few fans.
The Psychedelic Era: The Philisophical Side
IT'S BACK!! The true "History" in the History of Rock returns with the most complex and interesting of all of rock's many facets, psychedlia. Streching from 1965 to the end of 1969, this will pretty much conclude the chronological history of rock, as even though I'm willing to discuss the seventies ...
We look at the best the Canadian Music Industry has to offer, as it is time for the 2000 Juno Nominees! (Saturday the 11th on Rogers Cable TV, performances Sunday at 8 P.M. on CBC).
The 42nd Annual Grammy Nominations (2000)
A look and critique of the nominees for this year's Grammys. A follow-up article will be written after the Grammys take place on February 23rd.
Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Ever (Continued)
The continuation of what Times magazine called "the best thing I've ever read in my life! And I'm illiterate!" No, not really. But this is the continuation of my review of the most important, or rather memorable moments of the Revolution. Happy New Year's!
Top Ten Most Memorable Moments Ever
We finish off this year, decade, century, millenium (and for those who say that it's in 2001, too bad, I don't care, and I write this article, not you.) with a look at the most memorable moments in rock history. This doesn't mean necessarily the most influential, or shocking, or even ...
Countdown: The Top Five Rock Songs of the 1990s
The Ultimate list of the best songs of the 90s.
Top Ten Songs Ever: The Best, Most Innovative Rock and Alternative Lyrics and Melodies
This rock enthusiast's list of the 10 best songs ever.