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musicians who died in 2017

Jaki Liebezeit

Get to know a drummer: Jaki Liebezeit

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Scott McCormick

While his name may be missing from “top” lists around the web, Jaki Liebezeit forged a legacy with Can and numerous other artists on his way to being one of the greatest drummers you’ve never heard of. Read the post.

rock n roll pioneers

Berry, Domino & Little Richard: Three rock ‘n roll pioneers

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 Chris Huff

The music these three rock ‘n roll pioneers created changed music — and helped shape the culture of the US and the world. Read More.

tom petty

Tom Petty saved rock n’ roll from the ’80s

October 24, 2017October 27, 2017 Bob Barrick

Tom Petty record sales have increased over 6,000 percent since his death. Let’s hope people revisit the values embedded within: authenticity, independence, rebellion, skepticism, and love. Read More.

remembering Chris Cornell

Five Takes on “Black Hole Sun” – Remembering Chris Cornell

June 19, 2017July 17, 2017 Michael Gallant

Though he covered tunes by many diverse artists, Cornell was no stranger to having his own songs covered as well; perhaps none has become as popular amongst other artists as Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” Read More.

Chris Cornell Cover Songs

Six things I learned watching Chris Cornell cover other people’s songs

June 6, 2017November 27, 2017 Michael Gallant

Listening to Chris Cornell cover various songs from a wide range of styles can teach you a lot about how to make the most of your own attempts. Read More.

Musicians who died in 2017

Musicians who died in 2017

April 20, 2017April 26, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

Updated January 2018. Icons who had a significant impact shaping modern music are among the musicians who died in 2017. Tom Petty, Chuck Berry, Gregg Allman, and Glen Campbell are among the artists we pay tribute to in this post. Read More.

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