Sunday, March 25, 2012

Chuck Berry



Chuck Berry is one of the innovators of Rock n Roll. His songs have been covered by various musicians both famous and not so famous. Emerging on stage in the 1950s Chuck Berry has created many classics and he still performs on stage to this day. Chuck Berry is considered the king of Rock n Roll by many is ranked the fifth greatest musician of all time. 


My Favorite 10:

1. Johnny B. Goode
2. Maybelline
3. Rollover Beethoven 
4. Rock and Roll Music
5. Little Queenie
6. Memphis Tennessee 
7. Carol
8. Jaguar and the Thunderbird 
9. Thirty Days
10. Promised Land

Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Rolling Stones

The British rock group formed in London during the year 1962. With iconic vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards The Rolling Stones are one of the most successful bands in music history. They have produced many classics that people all over the world know and love. When a song by The Rolling Stones comes on the radio you can tell its one of their songs. They have sold over 200 million albums and are ranked the fourth greatest band ever.

My Favorite 10:

1. Gimme Shelter
2. Satisfaction
3. Paint it black
4. Sympathy for The Devil
5. Angie
6. Start Me Up
7. Ruby Tuesday
8. Brown Sugar
9. Jumping Jack Flash
10. Midnight Rambler

Sunday, March 11, 2012

The Doors


The Doors were formed in Los Angeles in the year 1965. Led by vocalist Jim Morrison, the band had a definite unique vibe associated with them. On keyboards was Ray Manzarek, on guitar was Robby Krieger and on drums was John Desmore. Jim Morrison considered himself a poet more than a vocalist, which gave the lyrics he sung deep meaning. Morrison died at the age of 27 ending the The Doors' production of music.

My Favorite 10:

1. Break On Through
2. LA Woman
3. The End
4. End of the Night
5. Hello I love You
6. Riders of te Storm
7. Light My Fire
8. Moonlight Drive
9. Soft Parade
10. Gloria

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Queen

Queen was formed in London in 1971. Since then they are recognized as one of the greatest bands ever. The band consisted of guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon, drummer Roger Taylor and legendary front man Feddie Mercury. Freddie Mercury died in 1991 and is well missed by fans of rock 'n' roll. Queen has 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and has sold over 150 million albums. In 2012 Queen is said to tour again with new vocalist Adam Lambert.

My Favorite 10:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Somebody to Love
3. Under Pressure
4. Another One Bites the Dust
5. Don't Stop Me Now
6. The Show Must Go On
7. We Are the Champions
8. We Will Rock You
9. Fat Bottomed Girls
10. Innuendo