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“Rocky Horror” vs. “Hair” – Guess Which Musical Wins?
These two 1970s movie musicals showed us two counter cultures: pro-sex and anti-war. It seems "Rocky Horror Picture Show" was ahead of its time.
Ken Hymes
Ken Hymes is a writer and recording artist living in Richmond VA. He’s been gigging and making albums more or less under the radar for three decades. His latest output is "Long Gone," an eclectic journey through American history, told through a mix of originals and public domain material. If you have an old copy of the original Night of the Living Dead, you may have heard his music for the parody film Night of the Living Bread.
Making Music in Four Decades
Things have changed a lot, but making music still starts with songs. How you record them, on the other hand, is a totally different story.
If You Like Yacht Rock…
1970s yacht rock can be associated with musicians like Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and Hall and Oates. Now hear its revival with Young Gun Silver Fox.
If You Like Lou Reed…
If you appreciated the poetic eye for detail and minimalist rock approach that was essential Lou Reed, you have to check out Courtney Barnett.
From Dickens to Bingeing: The Roots of Serial Television
As our TV viewing habits continue to evolve, ever wonder how we got here in the first place? You can thank Victorian-era authors, like Charles Dickens.