ZZ Top – Master of Sparks
Sep 4, 2010 Rock Bands
ZZ Top is an American rock trio, formed in late 1969 in Houston, Texas, by Billy Gibbons (lead vocals and lead guitar), Dusty Hill (vocals, bass, and keyboards), and Frank Beard (drums). ZZ Top has been together for four decades, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was ranked number 44 on VH1 cable’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” The band holds the distinction of being among the few rock bands still composed of its original recording members for nearly 40 years and until September 2006, the same manager/producer/image maker, Bill Ham. ZZ Top reached peak commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring many hit songs during that era, but they remain together today and are still touring and releasing albums. ZZ Top was inducted by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the annual induction ceremony on March 15, 2004. Summarizing their music, Cub Koda wrote, “As genuine roots musicians, they have few peers; Gibbons is one of America’s finest blues guitarists working in the hard rock idiom … while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate rhythm section support.” Their song lyrics often feature sexual innuendo and tasteful humor.
Enter Sandman, Fade to Black, Master of Puppets Piano Medley
Mar 22, 2010 Classic Rock
NEXT CONCERT! Celebrated rock concert pianist, Scott D. Davis, revolutionizes the rock piano scene with his cool vibe and sophisticated, spirited style. Mixing it up, Scott shares the stage with special guest vocalist, Jeff Salado of Arrival, bringing two remarkable talents together on one stage – performing several songs together. Hundreds of fans will be on hand at the Dixon Performing Arts Theater on Saturday, September 26, 2009 as Scott D. Davis performs a live, stimulating set of rock and metal music on grand piano. Doors open at 7:30 pm with Scott taking the stage at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be available on or before Friday, June 26, starting at $20 for general admission and $15 for Students and Seniors. To get up to date concert information, sign up for the online newsletter at www.inspiringpiano.com The show includes classic rock songs by Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, The Eagles, Nirvana, Linkin Park, Journey, Evanescence, Led Zepplin and Scotts own original compositions, and more! Scott tells of the challenges he faces when composing during an interview with Kathy Parsons, of Mainly Piano.com. As a composer, it was a very interesting challenge to figure out how to take a song that was never intended for the piano and try to make it sound like it was. Perhaps New Age Reporter best described him by saying his exuberance and originality are invigorating and his upbeat attitude contagious. He has also been referred to as the rocker of new age/contemporary classical music …
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