Where Artists Come To Shine
As a student at the University of Florida there are a few things you learn quickly about the town of Gainesville. Before being called Gainesville it was known as Hogtown, cheering against the Gators football team on game day is sacrilegious, and it’s the birthplace of rock sensation Tom Petty, who … [Read more...]
In June of 1970, just four months after Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album, guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Terry "Geezer" Butler, and singer Ozzy Osbourne gathered in the studio to record Paranoid, the album Time Magazine calls "the birthplace of heavy metal. This … [Read more...]
In the early 80's, Tracey Ullman entered a competition in London for an improvised play about club acts. It was here she created the character Beverly, a born-again christian singer. Being Beverly won her the "Best Newcomer Award," and launched a career that would go on to profoundly impact … [Read more...]
Music World Music/Columbia Records released "I AM…YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"-- a concert performance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance from iconic artist, Beyoncé in late November. Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary … [Read more...]
Some years back a friend told me that he learned more about life from Tupac Shakur albums than his actual parents. Following his statement was the seemingly inevitable question: who taught you life? Without a full understanding of what was asked I haphazardly replied, “my favorite band is Pink … [Read more...]