In the late-1980s, a one-minute segment on The Tracy Ullman Show (since long forgotten, except in trivia questions) morphed into its own series. That series was The Simpsons, and it became an anchor for the then-burgeoning FOX network. With a wildly original cast of oddball characters, The Simpsons instantly struck a chord with audiences, becoming the longest running prime time show among all genres, not just the animation genre. Loved by audiences from age 2 to 102, the show…
Bass Guitar Players Who Changed The World
How many world famous bass guitar players can you think of? There are some who have made their mark on the world in fields other than their chosen musical instrument. And there are the bass guitar players who just play bass, and people listen.
This Awesome Thing: Products to Help Improve Overall Quality of Life?
Products such as get rich quick, get rich slow, or just change how your mindset is about the very aspects of life is a multi billion dollar industry. Every aspect, including merchandise from motivational speakers to weight loss coaches and diets, to how to build your internet empire, and how to learn how to better communicate with the opposite sex are sold everyday on the world wide web.
The West Wing (DVD) Review
Premiering in September 1999, the original NBC series The West Wing built an instant cult following with its seemingly realistic weekly excursions into the inner sanctums of the White House. The series became such a hit that some pollsters claimed that certain people actually believed Jed Bartlet was the real president (although, if true, this is more of a negative reflection on the intelligence of the electorate, and not necessarily an indication of West Wing’s realism). But…
Evisu Jeans – Quality Denim
Evisu began in 1988 when Hidehiko Yamane, a self confessed connoisseur of jeans, went on quest to find the best products to import from anywhere in the world. But he became frustrated, as nowhere could he find quality denim.
The Notebook (DVD) Review
Adapted to screen from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, The Notebook is one of the best romantic dramas to hit the big screen in decades. Garnering high marks from a wide-range of critics, The Notebook is a funny and emotional film which deals with love, relationships, and the risks people take. James Garner turns in a notable performance as the elder man, Duke, who reads the pages of his notebook to dying nursing home resident Allie (Gena Rowlands). Overall, this …
Walk The Line (DVD) Review
Nominated for five Academy Awards, and winner of the Oscar for Best Actress (Reese Witherspoon), Walk The Line chronicles the life and times of legendary country music star Johnny Cash with an intense, and sometimes dark, intimacy. Following on the heels of the previous years Oscar Award-winning picture Ray, based on the life of Ray Charles, I entered the theater under the mistaken impression that Walk The Line would be a cookie-cutter attempt to capitalize on the various th…
Playing Bass Guitar Solos
Strangely enough, some hit records of past decades have been bass guitar solos. The sound of the bass guitar has just as much potential as the acoustic and electric guitars to inflame the hearts of audiences.
The Simpsons (Season 4) DVD Review
Fun for both adults and children, The Simpsons is one of those rare shows that smashed the conventional wisdom of its time and redefined its genre. By creating a truly adult cartoon, and not one watered-down for a younger audience, The Simpsons kept its finger of the pulse of American TV viewers, providing an unmatched wit with its biting satire. Its a combination that opened the door for later prime time animated series such as Futurama, King Of The Hill, and The Family Guy…
Bass Guitar Tabs And Their Place In The Circle Of Life
Studying bass guitar tab will help clear the way for anybody wanting to learn to play bass guitar.
Tips For The Beginner On Acoustic Guitar
There are some things you should know about beginner model acoustic guitars before you pay out your hard-earned cash. This article will help you to learn what a beginner-friendly instrument the acoustic guitar is.
The Golden Girls (DVD) Review
Making its debut in the fall of 1985, The Golden Girls quickly established itself as a fixture of Saturday night prime time television. Following the lives of four older women living together as roommates in Miami, the show displayed a raw wit and a biting humor. The women live in the house of Blanche Devereaux (Rue McClanahan), a Southern belle who loves men of every kind and has dated every eligible bachelor in the Miami area. Her roommates are former high school teacher Do…
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