The Who (as opposed to “the Half”, as I call them, who are still touring) were one of the great rock bands that helped define the 60s. Pete Townsend has been one of the most innovative and groundbreaking rock music composers. His autobiography, Who I Am, is an entertaining and
If you’ve been watching the newest season of the excellent crime drama, Mindhunter, you might have noticed Holden Ford playing a record of Charles Manson’s recordings. The recordings in question were a series of demos Manson recorded in the summer of 1968, released in 1970 as The Love
A six-year-old Chinese-American boy is being called a piano prodigy, after beating out thousands of applicants from around the world in a prestigious musical competition this year. Winning the prize got him to New York’s famed Carnegie Hall where he was among the youngest to perform. CGTN’s Karina
Remy discovers the hysterical, shrieking crowds are here for the entitlements. Written and Performed by Remy If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
Just to prove that there’s no sacrifice I won’t make for the BFD, I listened to the new Tool album. Twice. (I always make a point of listening to albums at least twice before I review them, and I’m a glutton for punishment.) Well, as I suspected,
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There are a few records I’ve bought solely on the strength of the cover art. For instance, I’d never heard of Jane’s Addiction in 1988, but couldn’t resist the striking cover art for Nothing’s Shocking. It didn’t let me down. Billie Eilish’s debut
Thank you Trump for all you do for this country! Bringing LIFE back to the American worker. Thanks y’all for all your support…we looove you! If you have a great Youtube or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz
The other night, commenter Cadwallader mentioned a song from the past that he’d heard that day, and he said he was going crazy as the Comrade Princess’ name fitted too well with the words. That got me thinking as I vaguely remembered the song, and annoyingly I found myself
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Many songs get covered or re-interpreted, the covers often being more successful than the original. Here are some cover versions of one song along with the original. Let us know in the comments which one is your favourite, or if you don’t like any of them. “Born To Be
Chris Rea – Road to Hell Photographer – © Solve Sundsbo Clip: Black Skulls Motorbike Crew; Ondria Hardin; Aamo Casting
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