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Tuesday Tunes: Out-of-this-world rock band names

Listed below are band names (primarily from rock) that are out-of-this-world in nature. The most common terms are star (17), star (13), moon (13), sun (13), and space (7). Meanwhile Mars (8), Venus (6), Mercury (2), Jupiter (2), and Pluto … Continue reading

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Canada’s next supergroup – A Short Walk to Pluto

Every once in awhile you hear music from a performer that is so good, so talented, and so captivating, that you know if the stars align and everything goes right, they will go far in the industry and will become … Continue reading

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Tuesday tunes – Three part band names of the rock era

Not including band names that start with “The” or duos with “and” between their names. Members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame are shown in bold and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in bold italics. Ace of … Continue reading

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Tuesday tunes: Rest in peace, Charlie Watts (1941-2021)

The music world was saddened today by the sudden and unexpected loss of Charlie Watts, who was The Rolling Stones dummer since 1963. He will be sadly missed by generations of music lovers, including me. Rest in peace and love, … Continue reading

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Tardy Tuesday Tunes: Weezer’s best cover art & great music

I named this post “Tardy Tuesday Tunes” for two reasons. One, I missed getting it published by Tuesday and second, I was late to the party reviewing Weever’s newest album entitled, OK Human. Released in late January, OK Human is … Continue reading

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American music birthplace geography

From Jazz to Blues to Hip Hop and Rock ‘n Roll, there are many styles of music that populate the United States. The following map depicts the geographic location(s) where these varied forms and their sub-genres have germinated across the … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: Women who Belong in the Rock Hall of Fame

Below is my list of female solo artists or all-female groups who belong in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Keep in mind that artists are not eligible until 25 years after their debut album has been released. They … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: Radioactive band names

Here’s a list of band names from across the globe that pertain to radioactive topics, in particular the atomic age and/or nuclear issues. Twelve (12) different nations are represented on this list and most of the artists are rock performers, … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: Numeric band names

Oops – posted a day early. Oh, well. A little music trivia and fun. Included are rock, punk, folk, country, jazz, reggae, pop, metal, hip-hop, soul, R & B, rap, big band, and any other band names one could find … Continue reading

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Favorite Female Lead Singers of Rock Bands – Updated

This can be a tough category to define, as what constitutes a rock band is a moving target. For this list, a rock band is a group of musicians who play under a group name, not an individual’s name (unless … Continue reading

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