AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: B.B. KING BLUES BAND/THE SOUL OF THE KING

THE B.B. KING BLUES BAND THE SOUL OF THE KING (Ruf Records) 5.10.19 Blues music has been a crucial part of American history for nearly 150 years. Originally, the Blues genre grew organically from Folk, spirituals, and African work songs. Since the dawn of recorded music, Blues has traveled around the world, inspiring millions of musicians in the process. The musical blueprint for the Blues remains virtually unchanged a century and a half later yet musicians find new ways to interpret it year after year. Much like an amusement park ride, the basic structure itself never changes yet it is experienced differently by each person that rides it. The Blues can be performed by down-trodden acoustic guitar player or a glitzy big band and have the same effect on the listener. The Blues informs almost every other style of music – from Rock ‘n’ Roll to modern Country and Jazz. The Blues is understood and misunderstood in equal measures. The Blues can make you sob but then turn around and drown you in joy. The Blues, in the hands of the right musicians, is magical.  And one of the greatest Blues musicians/magicians was – and remains – B.B. King. […]

By | May 10th, 2019|News|Comments Off on AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: B.B. KING BLUES BAND/THE SOUL OF THE KING

AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: STRANGE ANGELS/IN FLIGHT WITH ELMORE JAMES

Although he passed away 55 years ago, Blues musician Elmore James remains an influential musical force today. Often referred to as ‘The King of the Slide Guitar,’ Elmore’s music still resonates in the hearts of fans and musicians alike. While the names Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf might be more familiar to the casual music fan, James’s musical output is just as important as those esteemed musicians’ respected back catalogs. In fact, Elmore’s “Dust My Broom” is one of the most [...]

By | January 29th, 2018|News|Comments Off on AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: STRANGE ANGELS/IN FLIGHT WITH ELMORE JAMES

THE ART OF McCARTNEY/Available NOW!

The Art Of McCartney  2 CD set  2 CD + 1 DVD deluxe package 3 Vinyl set The songs of Sir Paul McCartney sung by the World’s Greatest Artists featuring 34 tracks from luminaries such as Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, The Cure, Heart, KISS, Alice Cooper, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltry, Cheap Trick, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, and many more!!! Highlights include Jeff Lynne's version of "Junk," Alice Cooper's faithful rendition of "Eleanor Rigby," and The [...]

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