Lenny Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, reggae, funk, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads.
In addition to singing lead and backing vocals, Kravitz often plays all the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and percussion himself when recording. He is well known for his elaborate stage performances and music videos.
One of the most recognizable rock stars on the planet, Kravitz has already succeeded on countless levels -- including 15 million albums sold since tracking sales data began back in 1991. This 4 time Grammy Award winner is at the top of his game.
Here is one of my favorite hits from Lenny Kravitz:
Showing posts with label reggae rock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reggae rock. Show all posts
Saturday, August 13, 2011
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
311 Gets the Led Out
This song was meant to imitate reggae and its "dub" derivative emerging from Jamaica in the early 1970s. Its genesis is traced to Led Zeppelin's rehearsals at Stargroves in 1972, when drummer John Bonham started with a beat similar to 1950s doo-wop, and then twisted it into a slight off beat tempo, upon which a reggae influence emerged. The distinctive drum sound was created by placing three microphones a good distance away from Bonham's drums.
"D'yer Mak'er" is one of the few Led Zeppelin songs where all four members share the composer credit. This track, as well as another song entitled "The Crunge", was initially not taken seriously by many listeners, and some critics reserved their harshest criticism for these two arrangements. Look at them now, laughs.
Here's 311 covering this great song:
"D'yer Mak'er" is one of the few Led Zeppelin songs where all four members share the composer credit. This track, as well as another song entitled "The Crunge", was initially not taken seriously by many listeners, and some critics reserved their harshest criticism for these two arrangements. Look at them now, laughs.
Here's 311 covering this great song:
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Feeling Very *Sublime* Today
Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Their genre-blending mash-up style incorporated elements of dub, reggae, first-wave and second-wave ska, punk rock, rockabilly, improvised dancehall, hip hop, psychedelic rock and acoustic rock, which they developed through their live shows.
Sublime - Doin' Time (Summertime)
Through samples, lyrics, and covers, Sublime makes reference to an eclectic mix of bands from the 1960s through the early 1990s.
Bob Marley and associated Jamaican reggae acts The Wailers, and Peter Tosh feature prominently in Sublime's songs, as do other Jamaican reggae and dancehall acts such as Born Jamericans, Toots & the Maytals, The Melodians, Wayne Smith, Tenor Saw, Frankie Paul, The Wailing Souls, Barrington Levy, Half Pint, Frank Zappa and Yellowman.
Sublime was also heavily influenced by the 1980s and 1990s hip-hop and rap scene of Los Angeles and New York City, alluding to or borrowing from such acts as N.W.A and Eazy-E (who died 14 months before Nowell), the Beastie Boys, Just-Ice, Public Enemy and Flavor Flav, KRS-One, Doug E. Fresh, Too $hort, Mobb Deep, as well as the Philadelphia-based rapper Steady B and Texas hip-hop The Geto Boys.
Sublime - Doin' Time (Summertime)
Through samples, lyrics, and covers, Sublime makes reference to an eclectic mix of bands from the 1960s through the early 1990s.
Bob Marley and associated Jamaican reggae acts The Wailers, and Peter Tosh feature prominently in Sublime's songs, as do other Jamaican reggae and dancehall acts such as Born Jamericans, Toots & the Maytals, The Melodians, Wayne Smith, Tenor Saw, Frankie Paul, The Wailing Souls, Barrington Levy, Half Pint, Frank Zappa and Yellowman.
Sublime was also heavily influenced by the 1980s and 1990s hip-hop and rap scene of Los Angeles and New York City, alluding to or borrowing from such acts as N.W.A and Eazy-E (who died 14 months before Nowell), the Beastie Boys, Just-Ice, Public Enemy and Flavor Flav, KRS-One, Doug E. Fresh, Too $hort, Mobb Deep, as well as the Philadelphia-based rapper Steady B and Texas hip-hop The Geto Boys.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
311 -- Reggae Rock in Full Effect
311 has been one of the Hottest Bands around for well-over 10 years now.
Their Reggae rock genre is very intriguing. They've always had a sound unlike any other bank I've heard. I know RHCP has the vibe to it, but 311 is the true Pioneer to me. Here's one of their coolest videos.
HEY YOU!
Their Reggae rock genre is very intriguing. They've always had a sound unlike any other bank I've heard. I know RHCP has the vibe to it, but 311 is the true Pioneer to me. Here's one of their coolest videos.
HEY YOU!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sublime indeed
Here's a great Sublime Video!
Sublime is one of my favorite bands.
Just a good example of ALTERNATIVE ROCK + REGGAE MIX!
Sublime is one of my favorite bands.
Just a good example of ALTERNATIVE ROCK + REGGAE MIX!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Love to blog about music!
Coming soon is some serious music blogging =))
Alternative Hip Rock is something I made up.
Reggae Rock + Hip-Hop + Alternative Rock + Hard Rock + R&B = ALTERNATIVE HIP ROCK!
Alternative Hip Rock is something I made up.
Reggae Rock + Hip-Hop + Alternative Rock + Hard Rock + R&B = ALTERNATIVE HIP ROCK!
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