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Making the Strange Ordinary, and Vice-Versa
We don't think twice about the weird or the bizarre in films these days. But John Waters movies blazed a path - taking the ordinary to the extreme.
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.
The “Quiet” Beatle’s Huge Influence
Long after his Beatle days had passed, George Harrison had a huge influence on an impressive list of other artists.
Passing the Torch: Musical Mentors
Some mentor relationships in music are well known. Others not as much. But we do know these relationships influence how music develops across generations.
Sometimes It Really Is Better to Fade Away
We don't think twice when we hear songs fade-out these days. But when did the fade-out first get used? This musical strategy has a long history.
The List of Mystifying Hits
Everyone knows a song or two with lyrics that defy logic. Let the debate begin over which ones belong on this list of hard-to-explain hits.