Background: The German Industrial Metal band Rammstein was formed in 1994 in East Berlin, Germany, the former soviet controlled territory. The alternative rock band first entered the world’s stage when film and television director David Lynch (Twin Peaks) commissioned them to work with him. By this time, Rammstein’s unbounded, unhinged, and explosive live shows had ...
“Catching the Big Fish” is David Lynch’s brief novel describing, mostly, the effect meditation has had on his creative impulses. Notably, Lynch has been meditating for over 33 years, and so can be considered a semi-expert on the subject. In the book, Lynch discusses his former love for painting, his move from Philadelphia to LA, ...
11 CDs and countless singles. Bon Jovi is one of the biggest bands of our time. Bon Jovi fans span all generations and for three decades they have been selling out concerts all over the world. Their live shows are amazing and Jon’s voice is still one of the greatest rock voices out there. Let’s ...
The NBC hit TV show Medium revolves around Allison Dubois, a wife and mother of three, who uses her psychic abilities to help solve crimes. Here is a look at the actors who portray the Dubois family on Medium: Patricia Arquette as Allison Dubois / Mother & Wife Patricia Arquette plays the lead on Medium ...
Once again “World Café” is asking its listeners to select the best albums of the past year. The radio program, part of National Public Radio, is taking the votes through its website. As I reflected on all the albums released this year, I thought back to some of my favorites from the year before. One ...
Formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer, Jon Bon Jovi, Tito Torres, Richie Sambora, Dave Bryan and Hugh McDonald. They were originally going to call themselves Johnny Electric, but a friend suggested the name Bon Jovi, in the vein of Van Halen. They recorded their first album in 1984, ...
Hailing from Chicago, Smashing Pumpkins rose to alternative rock stardom in the mid-90s. However, unlike some of their counterparts such as Green Day, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins showed an amazing versatility and range of influences unknown to their kin who seemed primarily inspired by punk and indie rock. An ...
Although The Smashing Pumpkins are now back together and are currently writing, it will be rather tough for them to do any better than the music they’ve released over the 1990s. I’m sure they’re going to bring a new sound that can not be compared to the old stuff and I really look forward to ...
Hank Williams is not a secret. Most people know who he is. They might even know a song or two. The problem is that most of his most famous songs are nowhere near the best he wrote, and beyond that, you have to know the saga and essence of Hank to really appreciate his songs. ...
