In the attic of many a music fanatic’s home, there sits a case or two of old records that were well-played in their day but now sit fallow, as they have for many years. You had a boatload of opportunities to sell off the increasingly unfashionable 12-inch discs, but somehow that concept never led...
Most people refer to him as Elvis, while others refer to him as The King. Even after his death, he continues to live on as an American Rock-and-Roll legend and his name and image remain well recognized. For enthusiasts of his classic vinyl, his records have been seen to have high resale values; some...
Celebrated DJ and the mayor of Sunset Strip, Rodney Bingenheimer is a star in LA. He is now in his sixties and still playing fresh and cool groups. Without Rodney, famous groups like The Ramones and Blondie would never have been given a chance. And if you have seen bands like No Doubt, Oasis...
Classic literature has retained its popularity throughout the years because of the virtues and stories that remain inspirational years after its publication. As with classic stories, musicians manage something similar with songs, helping artists create music that will continue to be heard and enjoyed well after their death. A one-hit wonder can produce a...
The conflict: vinyl albums sound superior to their digital alternatives. For years, the old, flimsy and easily broken, classic vinyl albums have been said to be better to the CDs and MP3 players of today. However, both sides say that one music medium is better than the other, but the question is, why? Because of their...
The Beatles are often given the most praise for influencing today’s modern music and are defined as the world’s best ever rock-n-roll band. But there are some true music fanatics who disagree and cite The Rolling Stones as the greatest influence and most prominent in the sound of today’s music. ”The Rolling Stones” was...
You may have observed in the past few years the resurgence of vinyl albums. More and more we see independent stores, internet sellers, and club DJ’s returning to classic vinyl. The Recording Industry Association of America has even released statements saying more consumers have bought vinyl record albums in one recent year than they have...