A. The reasons usually fall into two distinct areas - artists who feel that they want to sing and play their own material, which may not fit in with the established style of the band to which they
01:00 Mon 14th May 2001 A. Broadly speaking, an 'influence' can be anyone who has created an impression on a pop or rock musician, in such a way that his or her work reflects something of the earlier style or sound. Q.
01:00 Mon 14th May 2001I am confused by all this talk of "Free music on the Internet." Can you explain it A. The Internet has caused revolutions in many areas of daily life and culture, and music has been no exception.
01:00 Mon 07th May 2001A. It is true. Artists' work is protected under law, under the Constitution to be accurate, artistic freedom is enshrined in the First Amendment. Q. So if that's the case, why do I see 'Parental
01:00 Mon 07th May 2001 I've just heard about a new band called the Buena Vista Social Club, who are they A. They're not really a 'new' band, although some of the musicians would be flattered by that description! Q.
01:00 Mon 07th May 2001A. There is a link, but it takes many and various forms, from obscure influences, to outright copying, and serious attempts to break into the ''opposition' camp. Q. Opposition - is there a war
01:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001A. Music arouses strong opinions in people, that's a large part of its durability and appeal. If people have an opinion on something, they are often keen to express it, and opinion polls are a
01:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001A. The Eurovision Song Contest will be in its 46th year, when the faithful gather in Copenhagen on 12 May. Q. How did it all start A. The idea of an international song contest was conceived in
01:00 Mon 30th Apr 2001 Some say that today's music hasn't got the originality or genuine class of the output of the Sixties, but let's face it, there were some serious disasters in the Sixties too. Hindsight is a great
01:00 Fri 20th Apr 2001A. Strange as it may seem, the embryonic notion of promoting pop music through television occurred to Mike Nesmith. Q. That's the same name as the Texan guy who was in The Monkees, the sixties
01:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001A. 'Pirate' radio is the term used for any radio station that is broadcasting illegally, in other words, without obtaining the required licence from the Home Office, which governs the allocation of
01:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001A. There are a number of sensible, and sometimes not so sensible, reasons for not playing records on the radio. These are usually governed by the blanket criteria of what is referred to as 'good
01:00 Mon 16th Apr 2001 I'd like to start collecting pop memorabilia, where do I start What you collect depends entirely on why you collect, so let's establish a few basic ground rules. Collecting divides neatly into two
01:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001 I'd like to start collecting pop memorabilia, where do I start What you collect depends entirely on why you collect, so let's establish a few basic ground rules. Collecting divides neatly into two
01:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001A. What you collect depends entirely on why you collect, so let's establish a few basic ground rules: Collecting divides neatly into two distinct areas, fun and profit, some collections will give you
01:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001A. A bootleg is an illegal recording made without the artist's knowledge or consent, and of course, without any payment of copyright fees or profit sharing. The term 'bootleg' refers occasionally to
01:00 Mon 09th Apr 2001A. An interesting question. There are few areas in life where being successful with one skill leads you to believe you have the wherewithal to perform as well in another. Heart surgeons are not known
01:00 Mon 02nd Apr 2001 A. An interesting question. There are few areas in life where being successful with one skill leads you to believe you have the wherewithal to perform as well in another. Heart surgeons are not
01:00 Mon 02nd Apr 2001A. The quick answer is the most obvious one: they need the money. Q. There seem to be more bands reforming these days than ever, why A. One reason is because there are simply more bands out
01:00 Mon 02nd Apr 2001A. The short answer is, they are not always guitarists. There are plenty of 'back line' musicians who sing, and in some cases they lead their bands as well. Q. What about a few of the more famous
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