David Bowie was an amazing musician. But he also tended to surround himself with even more amazing lead guitarists. So how good at guitar was David Bowie? Here is what I know from seeing him live twice: David Bowie was an excellent rhythm guitar player. But ultimately, the guitar was his method for songwriting and … Read more
David Bowie is the most influential singer-songwriter of the 20th century, and he collaborated with many other great artists. But Did David Bowie co-write Imagine? Here’s what I know being a fan: David Bowie did not co-write John Lennon’s Imagine which was released in 1971, as Lennon didn’t even know about Bowie at this point. … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio both rose to prominence fronting the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath at different times. While both the singers are well regarded, who is the better singer: Dio or Ozzy? Here’s what I think: The late Ronnie James Dio is an overall better singer than Ozzy. He has a … Read more
Black Sabbath are known as the founders of heavy metal, and their sound is deep and dark. But to get that sound, did Black Sabbath play in standard tuning? Here is what I hear: While most early Black Sabbath songs, such as Paranoid, are in standard tuning, many of their albums are not done in … Read more
Music theory sometimes seems reserved for classical or jazz music. But some heavy metal is also equally complex, so do metal musicians know music theory? Here is what I’ve seen: Some metal musicians such as Eddie Van Halen did know music theory, but most, such as Randy Rhoads, Slash, James Hetfield, and Cliff Burton, lacked … Read more
In the late 1960s, everyone knew about the rivalry between Linda McCartney and Yoko Ono. But did that animosity last? What was their relationship like in the days leading up to Linda’s death? Was Linda McCartney friends with Yoko Ono? Linda McCartney became friends with Yoko Ono later in life. After Linda’s death, Yoko said kind … Read more
In the early 1980s, Aimee Mann, leader of the band ‘Til Tuesday, penned a song called “Voices Carry” about a troubled relationship. Back then, it was hard to know the true story behind the song, but many wonder, is Voices Carry about Al Jourgensen? Here is what I know: Voices Carry is most likely about … Read more
Chris Vrenna is best known as the former live drummer for Nine Inch Nails. He was a big part of the band from the beginning until 1997. Vrenna’s sudden exit left his fans to wonder: Why did Chris Vrenna leave Nine Inch Nails? Here is what I know: Chris Vrenna left Nine Inch Nails twice, … Read more
Heather Louise McCartney is the stepdaughter of Paul McCartney. While some of McCartney’s kids have stayed in the public eye, what happened to Paul McCartney’s stepdaughter? Paul McCartney’s stepdaughter, Heather McCartney, went to art college and pursued pottery and ceramics. She also released her line of houseware products beginning in 1999. She also mended her … Read more
Trent Reznor is the founder and driving force of Nine Inch Nails, and they have been the #1 industrial band for decades. But was Trent Reznor a roadie for Ministry? Trent Reznor was a roadie for Ministry back in 1990. He handled the band’s musical equipment but also lent his vocals to a song for … Read more