Rick Henry Christopher
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Writing fulfills my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and soothing the bruises of the day.
I’m an open book. I’m not afraid to show my face or speak my mind
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Is She or Isn't She One of the Greats 2000 - 2022
With this study we will be taking a look at seven female vocalists that have made their mark as a solo artist in the past 22 years. Criteria for this study is that their debut album or single (whichever was first) came no earlier than the year 2000. Sorry Christina Aguilera your debut was 1999.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Reinventing David Bowie. Top Story - December 2021.
Throughout his career David Bowie took on many personas and characters. Some lasted several months other were a one-time appearance in a music video or photo session. Maybe Bowie used these personas/characters to escape his own realities of fear. This may have been a mechanism for coping with the demands of fame and always having that spotlight on him. When he crawled into one of his personas such as Ziggy Stardust or The Soul Man it was okay for him to express his inner anger and fear because after all it wasn't coming from David Jones but rather from a persona of his larger persona - David Bowie.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
25 Greatest Songs of Lene Lovich
Lene Lovich says that much of the inspiration of her original songs came from her dreams. One area that remains consistent about Lovich's work is her lyrical fascination with romance, communication and the breakdown of both. Although she's reluctant to explain her prose - "I'd rather leave them open so the audience can participate in the music" - she confesses that they're "very personal."
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Adult Contemporary Female Vocalists of the 1970's
Music of the 70's - Female Vocals: Adult Contemporary This list includes ten of the biggest selling adult contemporary female vocalists of the 70's. These women made a difference in the world of modern pop and easy listening music of the 1970's. Some of them roared with the sounds of the women's lib movement and others chimed in with beautifully angelic vocals.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Do You Remember: Male Vocalists of the 1970's
This article features some of the lesser known or forgotten male vocalists of the 70's (and into the early 80's) that deserve a second look. Most of them are one or two hit wonders, but there are a few in this list that have had multiple hits, yet never achieved the recognition they deserved.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
25 Greatest Songs of Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the world's greatest and most popular musicians of all-time. Wonder has sold more than 100 million units worldwide. He has won an amazing 25 Grammy Awards, making him one of the Top Five in most Grammy wins. He has reached #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart ten times and 11 of his albums have peaked within the Top 5 in the U.S.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
