November 07, 2009

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN LENNON

Completed named John Winston Lennon (born in Liverpool, England, October 9, 1940 - died in New York City, United States, December 8, 1980 at age 40 years) is best known as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, writer and political activist known throughout the world as the leader of the Beatles. Lennon and Paul McCartney formed a partnership songwriter's most successful and managed to date. Lennon to McCartney complement each other very well.


John began his career with The Beatles in 1960. Together this group that released several albums in between, Please Please Me (1963), With the Beatles (1963), A Hard Day's Night (1964), Beatles for Sale (1964), Help! (1965), Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (1968), Yellow Submarine (1969), Abbey Road (1969) and Let It Be (1970).


During 1970 to 1975, John lived solo career, with albums released in between, John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band (1970), Imagine (1971), Some Time in New York City (with Yoko Ono in 1972), Mind Games ( 1973), Walls and Bridges (1974), Rock 'n' Roll (1975), Double Fantasy (with Yoko Ono 1980), Milk and Honey (with Yoko Ono 1984), and others.

After the dissolution of the Beatles in 1970, he was also successful with his solo career. Hitsnya one that until now still very popular is the "Imagine", a song which later became one of the world peace hymn.

Lennon also showed its rebellious and cynical humor in movies like A Hard Day's Night (1964), in a book he wrote as In His Own Write, press conferences and interviews. He uses his popularity to its activities as a peace activist, artist and writer.
Lennon married twice, namely by Cynthia Powell in 1962 and the Japanese artist, Yoko Ono in 1969. He has two children, Julian Lennon (born in 1963) and Sean Taro Ono Lennon (born 1975). He died in New York at the age of 40 years, was shot by Mark Chapman, the crazy fans.

John Lennon, is one of the singer and actor is also the world. Famous as a member and founder of music group The Beatles, with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

October 23, 2009

BIOGRAPHY OF STEVIE WONDER

Stevie Wonder has the original name was born Steveland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, May 13, 1950. Stevie, known as a singer, songwriter, record producer and social activist.

The singer is also known by the name of Steveland Morris has been recorded and sung more than 10 Top 30 hits, won 21 Grammy Awards and has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, he also ever won an Oscar for Best Song category, by I Just Called to Say I Love You from the album The Woman in Red.

According to the story, she was born prematurely in Saginaw, Michigan, probably because too much oxygen in an incubator, caused him to suffer blindness since a toddler.

His mother, Lula Mae Hardaway educated with the principles of independence, though she suffered blindness, but the brothers still treat him like a normal human being. Hardaway, who is also a composer taught musical ability from an early age.

Related to his private life, she was married with Syreeta Wright, a singer Wonderlove band members, who diririkannya. Next socialist party activists was married Kai Millard Morris, a model and designer. From the marriage they were blessed, Mandla Kadjaly Carl Stevland Keita Morris and Morris, and daughter Aisha Morris.

September 19, 2009

ERIC CLAPTON BIO

Eric Clapton was born in Surrey, England, March 30, 1945. Eric Clapton was already destined to become a musician because since the age of four he was able to play the guitar even though only a toy guitar owned by his cousin. Since then, interest only fixed Eric Clapton on guitar and guitar. Not surprisingly, at the age of 14 years, Eric Clapton being a guitarist is quite popular in the UK. For additional references that may be many who do not know, Eric Clapton was once a dispute with George Harison, guitarist The Beatles, because the seizure of a girl named Patty Boyd, who was none other than the wife of George Harrison. The story, at that time Patty Boyd was 26 years old and was known as a model. Because felt is only used as a puppet The Beatles and locked up in a mansion Patty George Harrison finally determined to have an affair with Eric Clapton. That's when love triangle explodes. George Harrison does not accept the situation, Patty finally recaptured from the hands of Eric Clapton and guitarist cursed with a very hurtful words. Confusion, shame and guilt that so much makes Eric Clapton is very miserable. Moreover, Eric was really - really love Patty. Then he poured out his grief in a song called Layla.



September 16, 2009

DAVE MUSTAINE AND METALLICA

Many people know that Dave Mustaine is one of the pioneer founders of Metallica, although eventually he never appeared on the album Metallica. Dave Mustaine has big hand in forming the unique sound of thrash metal music collection in the rock bands.

Dave Mustaine, was born on September 13, 1961 in La Mesa, California. Dave Mustaine and his family are no madden family because often switch - moving house to avoid father's ferocity Dave Muscatine’s fierce and abusive when drunk. Understandably father Dave Mustaine was an alcoholic.

Dave Mustaine knows the music from his brother, who likes Cat Stevens song. But in the end Dave would rather listen to loud metal music. From Dave's favorite music will start learning the guitar a bit and try to not follow his father who is a loser. His name also people who can not stand the temptation, Dave was in fact failed because he became addicted alcohol and drugs. As Dave also started to meet with the New Wave of Heavy Metal like Iron Maiden, Saxon, Motor Head, Venom from a client who promised to give him a fee in the form of albums.

From Los Angeles, Dave Mustaine got heavy influence of music style, and there is also Dave's inspiration to form a band that really - really can not play music and not selling just looks like a Boy Band. No surprise gathering of personnel in a big band like Metallica only through a newspaper ad. But it was true. Because in fact Dave Mustaine met with James Hatfield (guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), and Ron McGovney (bass) from newspaper ads and which gave birth to the name Metallica.

Metallica initially unsuccessful in Los Angeles, but Metallica has become the inspiration for the other metal bands. Metallica moved to San Francisco, at that time the base McGovney out and replaced by Cliff Burton. With this formation they so often get jobs and ultimately perform their demo entitled "No Life Till Leather" independent label Mega force glance that makes Metallica the move back to New York.
Dave Mustaine again become drunk in New York other friends in Metallica can not tolerate such attitudes Dave Mustaine. Dave finally went home and there he got the idea to form a new band. Desire Dave Mustaine formed a new band with Dave answered because Ellefson (bass), Lee Rash (drums), Kerry King (former guitarist for Slayer) and they formed a band called Megadeth.

In 1984, Gar Samuelson in a position to replace Lee and Kerry King of Slayer rejoin later replaced by Chris Poland. Formation changes are happening at Megadeth signed with Combat Records.

After signing a contract with that label. Megadeth released the album titled "Killing Is My Business" (1985). Apparently the album is quite shook the world of underground metal. Soon after the album "Peace sells ... But Who's Buying" released under the Capitol Records label. This album successfully steal gold in sales

Having become famous Megadeth Dave Mustaine actually fallen much in the world of drugs. At the end of 80 permanent members only Megadeth Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson only. By the year 1988, the name of Megadeth began soared again with the album "So Far So Good" followed by "Rush in Peace"



At that time Dave Mustaine has been considered free of drug use by the press. But the assumption is wrong because Dave Mustaine began to make his confession he said that he who writes songs for Metallica. Because it is undeniable that many of Dave Mustaine actually contributes to the Metallica song by The Four Horsemen, Jump in the Fire, Phantom Lord, Metal Militia, Ride the Lighting, and Call of Ktulu.

In 1992 Megadeth returned to success with the release of the album Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia followed (1994), and Cryptic Writings (1997). Besides, Dave Mustaine is also involved in the cultivation of Metal documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris later called the program a chance to broadcast the Decline of Western Civilization II.: The Metal Years, Democratic National Convention on MTV in 1992.
After nearly lost his life, Dave Mustaine decided to no longer be junkies and really - really focus on the music Megadeth is evidenced by the release of Experimental Megadeth album in 1999 and in 2001 with new label Sanctuary, Megadeth released the album The World Need a Hero.

After success, even Dave Mustaine disbanded Megadeth. Reason Dave Mustaine because his left arm injury severe enough that he can not play guitar for some time. Although currently living a Megadeth Dave Mustaine alone but will remain on the rock path, though not a musician anymore.

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS BIOGRAPHY

Enrique Iglesias has a long name Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, born in Madrid, Spain, May 8, 1975. He is known as a Spanish singer who ever won a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Awards.

Enrique is the son of popular singer Julio Iglesias and Isabel Preysler journalist, who lives in Miami, Florida, USA in 1983, since I was eight years old.

Enrique albums in between, Enrique Iglesias (1995), vivir (1997), Cosas del Amor (1998), Enrique (1999), Escape (2001), Quizas (2002) and Seven (7) (2003). Where six of his albums achieved multi-platinum.

In addition to these albums, the man who had supported the film Once Upon a Time in Mexico with Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Johnny Depp, also undergo his career as a solo singer.

While relating her personal life, this handsome men ever having a romance with star Jennifer Love Hewitt and tennis player Anna Kournikova.

September 09, 2009

AIR SUPPLY DUO FROM AUSTRALIA

Air Supply a legendary group from Australia is known as the theme songs of love that was so familiar in the ears of music lovers.

Air Supply is staffed by Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock formed when the two met when both played a role in the drama theater "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Melbourne in 1975.

Both are not expected if their friendship is based on the common view that the music will take them on the success it is today.

Air Supply consist of five personnel, only duo Graham Russell of the birth of Nottingham, England 11 June 1950, and Russell, who was born Hitchcook Melbourne, Australia 15 June 1949 is the most prominent.

Soon after the two met in Melbourne, both teenagers who are both fans of the Beatles and like to sing it start to touch the hard way in the world of music. Initially they played without pay in the local pubs in Melbourne.

Both the neat appearance makes them known to the public quickly Melbourne, and not long after that they made a demo CD containing two songs "Love and Other bruises" and "If You Knew Me".

Both are almost hopeless when almost all the labels in Sydney they attended their work rejected. CBS Records, but eventually accepted them and record their single "Love and Other bruises" which was released successfully after being number 1 on the Australian charts.

After that, along with three other personnel, the duo agreed to form a band that given the Air Supply and released their debut album "Air Supply" which contained the song hits "Love And Other bruises" and Empty Pages. Success at home was brought into the band Air Supply concert opener Rood Steward in Australia, then in North America and Canada. It's just that, although Air Supply got new fans, they can not win the United States market.

Upon returning to Australia in 1977 they recorded the song again Love and Other bruises while making their new album's name. In the same year Air Supply released their third album "The Whole Things Started" which contains the hits of "Do what You Do".

Year 1979 Air Supply release the album "Life Support" which was recorded at a small studio in Sydney Australia. In this album there is the original version of the song "Lost in Love" written Graham Russell in 15 minutes. The song "Lost in Love" turned out to attract the attention of the owner of Arista Records, Cliye Davis in New York who then re-recorded the album in the U.S. and released an album titled "Lost in Love".




September 06, 2009

THE STORY OF ELTON JOHN (2)

This post is a continuation of previous post, if you want to know the beginning of a career or a biography of singer Elton John from the beginning please click here let me connect with the posting this time. Okay not have a lot of strings attached we'll continue straight wrote a story about Elton John.
Timeframe 1972 - 1978 became the heyday of Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a printer engine hits. Singles such as "Rocket Man" began to occupy the position 16 in the Top 20. There are also "Crosodile Rock", "Daniel", "Bernie and the Jets", "The Bitch is Black", and "Philadelphia Freedom", while "Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting" instead failed to occupy the Top 10, although often played in radio.
Honky Chateau album immediately followed by a successful albums - the next Elton John album, including: "Do not Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player" (1973), "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973), "Caribou" (1974), "Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy" (1975), and "Rock of the Westics" (1975). The whole album was certified platinum success.
Elton John and found Rocket as the label that distributes products MCA in 1973, a kind of Neil's recordings sadaka and Kiki Dee. But in the end Elton John is not a Rocket recording artist, because it would prefer to sign MCA has 8 million U.S. dollars in 1974.
End of 1974, Elton John to work with John Lennon as the author of the song "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" was even a stage show at Madison Square Garden in the show "Thanks Giving Day" in 1974. Action stage, they both (Elton John and John Lennon) are the appearance of John Lennon’s last stage before deciding on leave from the world of music. Next "Captain Fantastic" became the first album that immediately captured the album chart as no.1 in the U.S.
Elton John also replaced the band by attending personnel Johnstone, Quaye, Roger Pope, Ray Cooper, and Kenny Passarelli. Whereas the first album by these personnel is "Rock of Westies".
In the mid 70's, Elton John concert is quite large and grand, like the singles and albums that have sold. Elton John is continually record and perform music in public until the year 1975.

In that year, Elton John made a very surprising statement in Rolling Stone magazine that he was bisexual. Many fans of Elton John is disappointed and reacted negative. This statement also applies for album sales of Elton John dropped dramatically. Elton John also announced that it will break from the show with fatigue reasons, when in fact she was ashamed to look back because the statement about his lifestyle was.
In 1977, the last year shows Elton John. Elton John only recorded the song in the studio. Cooperative relationship with Taupin Elton at that time characterized the tension and suspense that have been detected when the released the album "Blue Moves" that propel the song "Sorry seem to be the hardest A Words" in 1976.
On the album, Elton John began to take advantage of other lyricist. In 1978, Elton returned to the music world despite only limited release 'A Single Man "that the lyrics were written by Gary Osborne and were able to occupy the Top 20. In the same year, Elton John re-tried performance in Live Stiffs package tour, followed by a tour in 1977, which assisted percussion player Ray Cooper. In 1979, the song "Can not Buy Your Love" which worked with the producer, managed to Philly on Top 10. But unfortunately, the album "Victim of Love" is very disappointing and made it less commercial. That's what pushed Elton John and held a reunion with Taupin in 1980, the album "21 to 32"
During the three years since 1980, the song Elton John and Taupin failed on Top 10, even coming sit in Top 40, with the song "Little Jeanie".
In 1981, after signing a contract with Geffen Records, Elton John released the album "Jump Up!", You could say this album is a successful second album after album "Blue Moves", success bringing forth even hit "Blue Eyes" and "Empty garden ( Hey Hey Johnny) ", a tribute song for John lemon.
In 1983, the album "Too Low for Zero" began to boost successful single "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues" in the ranks of Top 10 Singles. Even the clip "I'm Still Standing" frequently asked questions on MTV.
Mid 80's, single, who worked on Elton John always won gold awards including "Sad Song's (1986)," "Candle in the Wind" (1987), and "I Do not Want to Go On With You Like That". .
Elton John throughout his career and successful sparkling, it makes life a mess. Marriage to a sound engineer named Renate Blauel, only lasted four years. Elton John and then close again with cocaine and alcohol. Elton John's health grew worse, and even has had a hemorrhage in the esophagus in 1986. His Time successfulness in ea 70's and 80's gone after auctioned off to pay for treatment for her illness.
In 1991, Elton John began to appear in public with a more modest outfit. Elton John becomes more frequently performed in a charity event. Elton John also founded the "Elton John AIDS Foundation" after doing research on people with AIDS, especially for victims of AIDS, Ryan White.


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