Music
Count Basie - the Count of Piano Jazz
One of the all time greats of jazz is William “Count” Basie. He was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his time, Basie led his popular Count Basie Orchestra for almos [read more...]
The Story of “Joy To The World”
From his earliest memory, Isaac Watts, author of Joy to the World and numerous other hymns, recalled being competitive. Albeit a bit on the cocky side, Watts’ confidence in his own talent gave the world some of its best-loved and timeless hymns.
< [read more...]The Many Kinds of Music from Memphis
Music from Memphis has forever made a profound impact in the music world, and the city of Memphis has earned such nicknames as Home of the Blues The Birthplace of Soul, The Home of Rock and Roll, and Soulsville, USA. The music from Memphis has always been thi [read more...]
The Best Frontmen in Rock History
Rock music is generally based on the sounds of an electric guitar and rhythm section. However, some of the best rock bands rely heavily on the charisma, style and voice of their frontman. The frontman will traditionally just sing vocals, although some have pla [read more...]
The Story of Memphis Blues Music
The early 1900s saw the birth of Memphis blues music, and the sound of the Memphis blues has resonated through the country ever since. Some of the greatest blues musicians who helped to make the city famous for its music were Sleepy John Estes, Memphis Minnie [read more...]
The Song From Heaven: The Story of the Great Christmas Carol “Silent Night”
It was a ‘Silent Night’ indeed when this beloved song was first composed. If not for a broken pipe organ, the world likely would have been without its most popular Christmas carol.
Perhaps it was that very silence that inspired the Reverend [read more...]
The Magic of Memphis Musicians
Memphis musicians, during the early 1900s, brought music to the city that was unlike anything that the area or the nation had ever heard before. The blues is the name that was given to this music from Memphis musicians, and it still today gives a unique music [read more...]
Time Honored Musicians from Memphis Other Than Elvis
Over the years, musicians from Memphis have had an enormous impact on the sound of the music that we listen to today, no matter what genre it is. Without musicians from Memphis, rock and roll would not be what it has become today. If it were not for the contr [read more...]
The Voices of Memphis Soul Music
Memphis soul music was shaped by many talented voices that are still famous in the music business today. People like W.C. Handy, Frank Stokes, Willie Nix, Furry Lewis, Sleepy John Estes, Junior Parker, Ida Cox, Memphis Minnie, Rosco Gordon, Howlin Wolf, Rober [read more...]
Top Five Bands Beginning With F
If you have ever been sitting around with little else to do, you may have suddenly asked yourself: “Who are the best five bands beginning with the letter F?” Should that be the case, this article is perfect answer to that question. If, however, you [read more...]
