Eric Clapton may have shot the sheriff but he certainly did not shoot the Rastafarian deputy. If Clapton had shot the deputy, the world would be void of rhythms and soul. Reggae is a genre but it is also the source of many a Rock song’s inspiration. Like The Blues, Jazz and Country – Reggae is one of the cornerstones of modern day Rock and … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Reggae Does Rock n Roll
Many Rock n Roll musicians are classically trained … Lawrence Gowan of Styx immediately comes to mind which is ironic since StringKatz, a quartet of stringed instruments, just recorded Gowan’s A Criminal Mind on their new CD. Music imitating music or music imitating music? StringKatz are on to something. Rock music is historically ripe in beautiful harmonies and chords. Even Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – StringKatz; Putting The ‘Classic’ Back In Classic Rock
Tracy and Mike from One Road hit the road to record their latest album; All In. An album which shall be released at the end of June – beginning of July. Judging by the first single ( one of six that shall be released), it appears the learning curve is over for the duo from Montreal, Qc. Their first album; Ride On – was … Continue reading Exclusive! New Single and Video by One Road! Song to Hit Record Stores Next Week!
Everyday we are bombarded by ‘Classic Rock’ … A good thing, a bad thing …? Depends on your point of view and whether or not your favorite radio station mis-uses the privilege. Please listen as I give a take on some of your favorite tunes. May the good Lord shine a light on you … Continue reading Rick Keene’s ‘Classic Rock’
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