A couple of years ago, a designer of high-end tube equipment said something to me that left such an impact it eventually led me, now that the conditions seem right, to write this article. That mind-bomb was set off when I asked the designer if heโd ever consider making a class-AB amp. Shaking his head,…
Studio 54 flung open its glamorous doors on April 26, 1977, and with its opening, it instantly cemented itself as the crown jewel of Manhattanโs nightlife. This wasnโt just a club; it was a nocturnal kingdom where the elites of Hollywood, fashion, art, and music came to play. The stories of its decadence, celebrities, and…
Prices listed in CA$. I have fond memories of the Technics brand name. My dadโs very first turntable was the Technics SL-QX300โthe first turntable I ever touched. As a kid seeing a record player for the first time, I was mesmerized by this foreign device and intrigued by how it was able to make sound.…
By February 21, 1970, the Jackson 5 were no strangers to the national stage. Just two months earlier, theyโd dazzled millions on The Ed Sullivan Show, announcing their arrival as Motownโs freshest sensation. But their appearance on American Bandstand was something else entirely. This wasnโt just about proving they belonged; it was about showing the…
As the ’60s came to a close, with the dawn of the new decade just on the horizon, many rock bands abandoned references to psychedelics in their music, favouring instead a return to roots, folk, and country.
Michael Jacksonโs โThrillerโ is not just a record-breaking album; itโs a treasure chest of intriguing stories and hidden gems. To celebrate its 41st anniversary, here are some of the lesser-known facts that add layers to the legend of โThrillerโ. In the annals of music, Thriller stands as a testament to innovation, talent, and the magic…
Davis made over 50 studio records. Here are 8 cherry-picked tracks.