For his services to music, in 2005, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd was awarded the CBE, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. This is a known fact for those who have followed Pink Floyd from their beginnings. However, those of us who may only be casual listeners […]
Rory Gallagher – A Famous Unknown
Born Liam Gallagher on March 2, 1948 in Donegal, Ireland, the oldest of two children. The nickname Rory came to be because he didn’t like being named after a Saint such as Liam. His father worked near the Erne River at a hydro electric power plant. As the Gallagher family relocated to Cork, Rory would […]
Phil Collins – Genesis
A multi-talented man, Philip David Charles Collins, offers the world of entertainment so much, but yet is an unassuming gentleman, regardless the fame that he or the group is most associated with, Genesis. In comparison of many artist of his stature, Phil Collins is quiet and lets his musical abilities speak for him. On January […]
His Vision, His Life, His Death – John Lennon
Mark David Chapman, unknown to the world until December 8,1980. That was the day he ended the life of one of the worlds’ most famous rock musicians, John Winston Lennon, the founding member of the Fab Four. The group that brought a whole other level of rock-n-roll to the world. The group so many loved […]
What Made Jimmy Page Who He Is Today
On January 9, 1944, James Patrick Page was born in a West London suburb of Heston, England, the only child of James Patrick and Patricia Elizabeth Page. Raising a family in this part of the London Borough of Hounslow, the senior James Patrick Page earned a living as an Industrial Personnel Manager while his mother […]
Just Who Is Angus Young And What Is He All About?
Only 5 foot 2 inches tall, in 2003, as a member of AC/DC rock band, Angus Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As the lead guitarist and songwriter for AC/D, a Gibson SG, in various forms and styles, is the only axe Mr. Young plays. While his antics onstage, include […]
George Harrison
The youngest of 3 sons for Harold and Louise Harrison, George Harrison was born February 25, 1943 in Liverpool, England. His interest in music began early in his childhood. At the age of 13 he bought his first musical instrument, an acoustic guitar and devoted his time and energy to learning this tool on his […]
Paul McCartney
Any true music lover will have some knowledge of all genres of music, including Rock and Roll. Even if you aren’t a true music lover, you most likely have heard of the band “The Beatles”. Just how much do you know about one of the key members of the band, Sir Paul McCartney, though? James […]