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From Jethro Tull to Smells Like Teen Spirit, the Grammy Awards certainly have a reputation for not always getting it right. This year was no different with a few decisions that really make your head spin when you think about them.

While Katy Perry boasted nominations in just about every category she was eligible for it was certainly surprising to see another current pop icon get snubbed completely. With multiple hit singles and an album with huge sales you would think that Keha would be right Read the rest of this entry »

Arcade Fire is quickly becoming one of the most influential bands of our generation. Especially with the commercial success that came with their 2010 album, The Suburbs. But what comes next for this one-time unknown Indie rock band?
This is definitely a question the band themselves are struggling with. The 53rd annual Grammy awards brought them a level of popularity and fame that they had definitely not been expecting. However, they want to avoid the pitfall of so many bands before them, the mainstream music business. Because Arcade Fire has floated beneath the mainstream radar for so Read the rest of this entry »

The most valuable rock guitar player on the scene would indisputably be Eric Clapton. Eric began playing the guitar at age 13 as a blues performer. In 1962, he explored the rock and roll scene and transitioned into the rock genre.

At the age of 17, Eric joined his first band. After it dispersed, Eric was recruited by the Yardbirds. He was the most talked about guitar player on the rock circuit. After joining the Bluesbreakers in 1965, Eric earned the nickname, “God” from an Read the rest of this entry »

People are always debating who is the best rock guitar player, rock singer and rock drummer alive. But, it seems that the bass player seems to always get overlooked in these conversations. The bass is an important part of a rock band’s sound. So, who is the best rock bass player alive? Well, there are a few considerations that you must take into effect when you decide this. Overall effect on rock music, importance to their band and technical Read the rest of this entry »