Michael Bennett writes
Being the brother of a legend can’t be easy, and the relationship between Dave and Ray Davies has always been perilous, but birthday boy Dave has carved his own deserved niche in rock history. Indeed, Ray has taken great pains to point out how essential Dave’s dirty, feedback laden playing was to putting The Kinks on the map, and, in so doing, sending rock into harder and louder territory. Dave also has been one of the great backup singers in rock history and has penned some fine Kinks tunes (such as “Death of a Clown”). Dave’s solo career has been pretty solid too. He has recovered decently from his stroke from a few years ago, but it remains to be seen if that will prevent any hope for a Kinks reunion. Let’s celebrate Mr. Davies by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
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Michael Bennett writes
Let’s pay tribute to an artist who has melded genres and wielded considerable influence over the past 20 years, Tricky. Adrian Thaws was part of a crew that evolved into the innovative band Massive Attack. He rapped on Massive Attack’s first album, and then leaped into producing Martina Topley-Bird before striking out on his own with a series of acclaimed solo albums. Since Tricky digs being eclectic, I’m sure he’d dig being honored for his birthday with folks grabbing their iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
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Michael Bennett writes
There are many great frontmen in rock history, but how many have a bootleg CD that is comprised solely of bits of stage patter? Yes, Paul Stanley of KISS has put a stamp on rock ‘n’ roll through the look and pageantry of KISS concerts, penning some rock classics, and showing an indefatigable love for rousing crowds of thousands all over the world. The success of KISS was not a given, as many in the rock community did not take their cartoonish make up and image seriously. But Stanley and Gene Simmons were committed to their vision and made it succeed. And they had fun while doing it. Let’s pay tribute to Mr. Stanley by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle, and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
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Michael Bennett writes
Today let’s pay tribute to the lead singer for one of the most successful bands in British history, Madness. Graham “Suggs” McPherson may not be the rangiest singer, but he was perfect for both the early ska hits that put Madness on the map, and their later forays into classic Brit pop. He was a subtle sly wit in the middle of the chaos some of his bandmates created. He even had a pretty decent solo career when Madness first split, but the band is back in action, having released one of their best albums just two years ago. One more thing – he always came across has approachable yet cool in all of the band’s great videos. So in honor of the lead Nutty Boy, grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle, and share the first 10 songs that come up.
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Michael Bennett writes
Today, let’s celebrate a great talent who flamed out too soon. Syd Barrett was the original creative force propelling Pink Floyd, with classic singles like “See Emily Play” and the album Piper At The Gates Of Dawn. Unfortunately, drug use and mental health problems led to his departure from the band in 1968. He put out two influential solo albums (in particular, Robyn Hitchcock has taken a lot from Syd) but declined too much to continue, passing away at the age 60 in 2006. Let’s pay tribute to this unique and talented artist by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle, and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
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