Tag Archives: Rock ‘n’ Roll

Tuesday Tunes: The best progressive rock song in decades!

Posted on February 23, 2021 by problogic

  If you are one who grew up listening to Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, early Genesis, Rush, and certain tracks by Queen (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Led Zeppelin, you’ll know what progressive rock (or Prog Rock … Continue reading →

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Memphis – “The Cradle of American Music”

Posted on February 3, 2021 by problogic

  Yes, Nashville may bill itself as “Music City” and Austin claims to be America’s “Live Music Capital,” but if there is one city in the United States that has truly given birth to the greatest variety of music genre … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes: Favorite rock album titles

Posted on June 23, 2020 by problogic

Here’s my list of favorite album titles. Some are fun, some are poignant or thought-provoking, and some are just plain weird. If you have others that you feel should be included, please feel free to pass them along. Enjoy! Logic … Continue reading →

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Thank you, METRIC for a Rock n’ Roll Masterpiece

Posted on September 13, 2018 by problogic

Every once in a while you hear an album that completely knocks your socks off the very first time your listen to it. Today was one of those days. NPR was kind enough to provide a “First Listen” to METRIC’s … Continue reading →

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Saddest songs of the rock ‘n roll era – Update #2

Posted on January 1, 2015 by problogic

Please feel free to nominate other songs for this list. These are the ones I could think of and find most memorable. Many of you may wonder why the song “Imagine” is not on the list. My thoughts are John … Continue reading →

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A big ROAR and PURRfection

Posted on April 9, 2013 by problogic

Still trying to regain my hearing, as last night’s concert in Lansing by The Joy Formidable was simply awesome. The title of the band’s first full length CD, The Big Roar was so aptly named as they just stoked up … Continue reading →

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One helluva rock n’ roll tune!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by problogic

While surfin’ the net this past weekend, I came across a post on Word Press highlighting a song entitled Revolution by the John Butler Trio who formed in Fremantle, Australia.  My first thought was, “Hum…I wonder if this is a cover of … Continue reading →

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“We are heroes with a thousand faces”

Posted on December 3, 2012 by problogic

I first heard Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers play live at the Loft in Lansing last spring and then again at the Festival of the Sun in June. Each time, I have been mesmerized by their song entitled “Ego … Continue reading →

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Is it a rock ‘n’ roll hall of shame or just a sham?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by problogic

Another year for my annual rant about who has not been included in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. While I have no problem with Guns n’ Roses or Red Hot Chili Peppers being inducted this year (both deserve … Continue reading →

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My ten favorite rock keyboardists and bassists

Posted on December 4, 2011 by problogic

Keyboardists/pianists  Emily Haines (Metric) Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) Greg Hawkes (The Cars) Keith Emerson (Emerson Lake and Palmer) Billy Preston (Rolling Stones) Rick Wakeman (Yes) John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac) Jonathan Cain (Journey) Matt Bellamy … Continue reading →

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