60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
Country Music
Country music, with its roots deeply embedded in the soil of rural America, has evolved over centuries to become a genre that resonates with people around the world. From the Appalachian Mountains to the honky-tonk bars of Nashville, country music has been a reflection of the American experience, capturing the essence of heartache, resilience, love, and the simple joys of life. In this exploration of country music, we will journey through its history, evolution, notable artists, and its enduring influence on American culture.
By solomon Christian3 years ago in Beat
Celebrating Black History Month UK 2023 With Some Brilliant Music From These Islands
Introduction October is Black History Month in the UK and there are so many things that we need to celebrate and be aware of and the two sites below are worth going into to find out more about Black History in the UK .
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
May Pang Reveals a Love Story in The Lost Weekend. Top Story - September 2023.
If you’re even remotely aware of the actual ballad of John and Yoko, you know that the pair had a split in the early 70s, and John referred to the hiatus as The Lost Weekend. A burst of drugs, alcohol and woman is assumed, and likely succumbed to the standard operating procedure of the typical rock star. But the headline does not tell the story, according to the woman at the center of the decades long misconception.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in Beat
A Song Of Vocal Tales
Introduction Almost every piece I publish on Vocal has a piece of music to go with it. I used to have a Facebook page called "For Everything In My Life There Is A Song" and very often when I read stories, a song or piece of music will come to mind.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
This Was Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield was an American rock band that came together in Los Angeles, California. The band was formed by Canadian musicians Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin and American musicians Stephen Stills and Richie Furay. They are still recognized for their song “For What It’s Worth”. From 1966 – 1968 the band came out with several singles and three albums. Their music was a mix of folk music and country music. When the British Invasion came on the scene it influenced as well as psychedelic rock.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Good Riddance. Top Story - September 2023.
This began with a message from home. My brother and I have been sending each other messages on WhatsApp for some time now. Often, we talk about family, friends, politics, and just about anything that comes our way that we think needs a chat. The other day, my brother sent me a link to an article with the title: “Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments”.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Beat
British Rock Group Cream
Another British rock group that really rocked the charts with their music was Cream. The boys in the band were Jack Bruce vocalist/guitarist, Eric Clapton Vocalist/guitarist, and Ginger Baker drummer. Their special kind of music consisted of blues rock, hard rock, and psychedelic rock. When Cream came out with their third album titled Wheels of Fire it became the world’s first platinum-selling double album. During their time they sold over fifteen million albums all over the globe. Among their songs were traditional blues like “Crossroads” and “Spoonful”, modern blues like “Born Under a Bad Sign” and kind of eccentric songs like “Strange Brew”, “Tales of Brave Ulysses”, and “Toad”.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
