Autotune is a tool often used in music to improve a singer’s pitch, although sometimes it is used to artificially augment the voice. But since rap doesn’t often have pitched singing, do rappers use autotune? Here’s what I’ve discovered: Most rappers do use autotune in their recordings, including T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Future, and … Read more
The other day I was reminiscing about the “Ripper” days of Judas Priest. In the late 90s, Tim “Ripper” Owens joined the band, replacing singer Rob Halford after leaving. But Ripper only stayed with them 7 years. So why did Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens leave Judas Priest? Here’s what I know from being a long-time fan: … Read more
Jimi Hendrix is, without question, one of the greatest musical artists the world has ever known. Even his bio in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame states he is “…arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.” So what made Jimi Hendrix so good at guitar? Here’s what I know being a … Read more
If you are a fan of modern music, you may have noticed that some acts sound similar. This can be heard when listening to Fall Out Boy alongside Panic! at the Disco. The two groups are different, but why do Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco sound the same? Here’s what I know … Read more
The widespread use of autotune has caused music listeners to question all artists about their potential use of autotune. Michael Jackson, who is known as the King of Pop, got his start before technology was heavily utilized. So did Michael Jackson use autotune? Here’s what I know from looking into it: Most of Michael Jackson’s … Read more
The impact John Lennon made on the music world is evidenced by the 350+ songs that he wrote and recorded during his career. There is no question that he was an incredible musician, but Did John Lennon have perfect pitch? Here’s what I know from being a long-time Beatles fan: John Lennon did not have … Read more
Everyone thinks of Rob Halford when they think of Judas Priest. But singer Tim “Ripper” Owens temporarily replaced him from 1996 until 2003 and was much younger with a similar voice. So is Tim “Ripper” Owens a better singer than Rob Halford? Here’s what I think, having listened to both: Technically speaking, Owens is a … Read more
Fans of the Ramones know that Johnny Ramone was the king of the barre-chord, playing downstroke chords at breakneck speed. But starting with their 4th album, guitar solos began appearing. Did Johnny Ramone play the guitar solos? Here’s what I know from being a fan for more than 40 years: Johnny Ramone did not play … Read more
Justin Bieber has been popular since he was a kid and has been putting out hits for years. Despite the fact that Bieber has always had his haters, most people acknowledge his talent. But can Justin Bieber actually sing? Here’s what I learned: Justin Bieber has an excellent singing voice. While his producers do use … Read more
Every band is known for its unique style that sets it apart from the rest. But there comes a point when the repetition of a style can get a little boring. And that is a complaint Coldplay sometimes face. So, why do all Coldplay songs sound the same? Many of Coldplay’s earliest hits were slow … Read more