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Ace Frehley Joins KISS
By Phin Upham Ace Frehley is the 14th greatest metal guitarist of all time, according to Guitar World Magazine. He is known for his screaming solos that incorporate a minor pentatonic scale and use vibratos. Ace is also one of the members of KISS, where he developed a penchant for “whimsical” guitars. These guitars, like…
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Death of Legendary Blues Musician B.B. King
Article Written by : Daily Makeover Beauty Board The King of Blues and legendary guitarist Riley B. King, better known as B.B. King passed away at the age of 89 in Las Vegas. He has been living with Type II diabetes for decades. The relentless traveler was in hospice care at the time of his…
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McGurk’s: The History of New York’s Deadliest Bar
By Phin Upham The concert halls of the 1850s and 60s were a thing to behold. Today, we occasionally hear stories of a fight breaking out at a club, or even worse at times, but concert saloons were regular havens for that kind of behavior. These halls offered a place to watch live entertainment, listen…
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The Role of Critics in Filmmaking
You’ve got the script, settled the funding and you’ve scouted locations. Scheduling is done, even catering is planned, but have you considered what the critics might say? Critics can be the thorn in your side, or a form of teacher depending on how you let their words affect you. First, let’s get this out of…
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Getting to Know Mozart
This article was written by Phineas Upham Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the only surviving child of Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. His father was an accomplished composer and violinist, who was also the assistant concert master at the Salzburg court. Though Mozart did have a sister, young Maria Anna (who took the nick name “Nannerl”).…
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West Coast Hip Hop
This article was written by Phineas Upham There is a lot of debate as to where and how West coast hip hop got its start. The widely accepted version of its history basically states that West coasters adopted the East coast sound and made it their own. This version is based off of the idea…
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Courtney Love and Dave Grohl Make Up
This article was written by Phineas Upham A bitter feud that has been going on for twenty years came to an end. Not quite the Hatfield and McCoy feud, but Nirvana’s Dave Grohl and Courtney Love finally made up at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. After Cobain’s death, Courtney Love became…
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A History of Pop Music
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham There was a time, not too long ago, when teen-aged females dominated the air waves. They were making a new kind of music, one geared toward youth culture. They took on names like The Crystals and The Shirelles. Their music sold records by the millions, spawning a…
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Picking From a Menu
Organizing an event can be easy if you have the skills to be meticulous in your planning. Things like budget, expected amount of guests, and scheduling are all integral factors that a good event organizer has to prepare for. However there is one factor often overlooked that can make or break the event itself, that…
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How Will Linked-In Deal With Sexual Solicitation Violations?
Article Submitted by : iclimber A new revision to Linked-In’s policies included the clause to the things not to do as “Even if it is legal where you are located, create profiles or provide content that promotes escort services or prostitution.” Hani Durzy, supervisor of Linked-In’s business interactions, declares that this report isn’t really momentous.…