The third of February is usually known as the day that music died. The plane that crashed while carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper J.P. Richardson was one of the first big music tragedies in the modern era. There is another tragedy that occurred on the same day a few years… Continue reading 41: Telstar, Production Wizardry, and Tragedy.
Category: Jerry Lee Lewis
27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
Pink Floyd’s The Wall tour, Arthur Brown’s fire helmet and Motley Crue’s Rollercoaster drum kit. Bands have been trying to get the edge over others in live performances throughout the whole music industry. As live performances are the best way for bands and artists to earn money, they want to put on a show to… Continue reading 27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
5: The Killer, The King, and a Gun Obsession
Jerry Lee Lewis has never been away from controversy. All the different stories about him could be a blog itself. For instance, upon arriving in the UK for his first tour he brought along his 13-year-old cousin, who happened to be his wife. Or the fact he’s been married SEVEN times. He has been accused… Continue reading 5: The Killer, The King, and a Gun Obsession