A pretty simple list this month: a bunch of famous children of musicians – or should that be children of famous musicians? I’ve kept it at kids who have followed in their parents footsteps into the music industry,… Read More
Category: All, Lists Tags: Aaron Neville, Adam Cohen, Arlo Guthrie, Ben Taylor, Berry Gordy Jnr, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Carly Simon, Carnie Wilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, children of famous musicians, Damian Marley, Dhani Harrison, Don Cherry, Dweezil Zappa, Eagle Eye Cherry, Eddie Van Halen, Eliot “Coco” Sumner, Elvis Presley, Enrique Iglesias, Fela Kuti, Femi Kuti, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, George Harrison, Hank Williams, Hank Williams III, Hank Williams Jnr, Ivan Neville, Jakob Dylan, James McCartney, James Taylor, Jason Bonham, Jeff Buckley, John Bonham, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Joyce Baker, Julian Lennon, Julio Iglesias, Justin Townes Earle, Kate McGarrigle, Kim Wilde, Leonard Cohen, Lil Romeo, Lisa Marie Presley, Loudon Wainwright III, Lukas Nelson, Marty Wilde, Master P, Meat Loaf, Miles Copeland Jnr, Miley Cyrus, Nancy Sinatra, Nas, Nat “King” Cole, Natalie Cole, Nenah Cherry, Norah Jones, Olu Dara, Paul McCartney, Pearl Aday, Ravi Shankar, Redfoo, Ringo Starr, Rosanne Cash, Rufus Wainwright, Sean Lennon, Serge Gainsbourg, Shana Morrison, Shooter Jennings, Stella Santana, Stephen Marley, steve earle, Stewart Copeland, Sting, Tim Buckley, Van Morrison, Waylon Jennings, Wendy Wilson, WIllie Nelson, Wolfgand Van Halen, Woody Guthrie, Zak Starkey, Ziggy Marley
Many have gone on to have a hit – generally riding on the back of their former ensemble success, but what about those who became as well known as pure solo artists after they left their original crew…. Read More
Category: All, Lists Tags: Annie Lennox, Belinda Carlisle, Beyonce, Billy Idol, Bjork, Brian Setzer, Bryan Ferry, David Lee Roth, Diana Ross, Don Henley, Dr Dre, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, George Michael, Glenn Frey, Gloria Estafan, Henry Rollins, Ice Cube, Iggy Pop, Joe Walsh, John Fogerty, John Lennon, Justin Timberlake, Lauryn Hill, Lou Reed, Michael Jackson, Morrissey, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Robbie Williams, Robert Plant, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Will Smith, Zayn malik
As anyone who has listened to my original songs here at The Cavan Project knows, singing is not my strong suit, but where it gets even worse is when I try to play bass and sing. I simply… Read More
Category: All, Lists Tags: bass guitar lead vocals, bass guitar singer, Benjamin Orr, Geddy Lee, Jack Bruce, Justin Curry, Lemmy Kilmister, Mark King, Nick Lowe, Paul McCartney, Phil Lynott, Richard Hell, Steve Kilbey, Sting, Suzi Quatro
I was excited to read this morning that Elvis Costello is heading into the studio with The Roots – truly one of the most excellent musical collaborations to look forward to in recent years. I love the statement… Read More
Category: All, Lists Tags: Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Another Way to Die, Art Of Noise, Can’t Stop Partying, Cut Me Some Slack, Cypress Hill, Dave Grohl, Dizzee Rascal, Elton John, Eminem, Florence and the Machine, I Love You Mary Jane, It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World, Jack White, James Brown, Justified and Ancient, Kiss, KLF, KRS-1, Kylie Minogue, Lil Wayne, Lou Reed, Luciano Pavarotti, Metallica, musical collaborations, Nelly, Nick Cave, Nirvana, Norah Jones, Over And Over, Paul McCartney, R.E.M, Radio Song, Run-DMC, Sonic Youth, Stan, Tammy Wynette, The View, Tim McGraw, Tom Jones, Virginia Moon, Walk This Way, Weezer, Where The Wild Roses Grow, You’ve Got The Dirtee Love
A while back I ran a story on the Paul McCartney cigar box guitar used with the remaining Nirvana guys at 12-12-12 (you can find it here). Like many, it sparked my interest in building my own, and… Read More
