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12 Worst Band Names in the History of Music

Naming a band is something that members need to think about carefully. It should be catchy, memorable, and represent the group's music and personality. After all, it becomes their brand and they want people to listen to their music. For example, who would want to listen to a band...
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10 Most Iconic Rock Bands of All Time

The late fifties paved the way for one of the most influential music genres, Rock and Roll. But more than just loud music and leather jackets, rock was revolutionary. It brought expression through music to another level by challenging political systems. And these 10 iconic bands left...
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Characteristics of Medieval Music

Being the first documented and the longest classical era, medieval music has a distinct sound. As a matter of fact, there are five characteristics of medieval music that make it unique versus other periods. Some of which are still alive today, especially when referring to Gregorian chants.
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20 Best Concerts Boomers Have Been To

There's a whole Reddit section called "Ask Old People" where the only requirement is that commenters were born before 1980. While this includes Gen X, many respondents were Boomers who referenced bands from the 60s and 70s. Weird Al Yankovic
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Taylor Swift Songs About Friendship That Belong on Your Playlist

Taylor Swift is known for writing songs about love and heartbreak, but that's not all she writes about. Over the years, she has also penned friendship songs. From the singer's personal relationships to celebrating the carefree days of childhood, you'll put these best Taylor Swift songs about friendship on...
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20 Best 70s Rock Bands

The 1970s were the heyday of rock music. Many influential bands and subgenres developed during this time. One of the defining characteristics of rock music in the 1970s was the use of elaborate instrumentation and experimentation with sound. Deep Purple
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12 Popular Bagpipe Songs (From Traditional to Modern)

The bagpipe may have originated centuries ago in Scotland, but it's now one of the most recognizable musical instruments. With a refined, elegant sound, you'll hear bagpipes at weddings, memorials, funerals, and parades. Virtually any song can be given the bagpipe treatment, but there are a few...
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10 Famous Drummers

There are so many famous drummers, so narrowing down to ten was not the easiest task. However, the listed drummers make it to the list for different reasons, from famous black drummers, famous female drummers to famous jazz drummers. 1. John Bonham
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12 Most Hated Bands of All Time

Despite having sold-out concerts, awards, major radio airplay, and worldwide recognition, these bands just can't please everyone. Let's take a fun look at some of the most hated bands of all time. Nickelback Source: Shutterstock This Canadian...
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Best Instruments for Camping and Backpacking

Music fills our lives with great energy, it uplifts people and creates an ambiance of fun and relaxation. When on the go, it is ideal to take your camping instruments with you, however, some of them are just too cumbersome to carry with you. Still you may want to...
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