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Bob Dylan CDs

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

I received my first CD of Bob Dylan when I was about 15 years. At the time, I did not listen to much music of my parents. Had I known that they possessed several Bob Dylan CDs themselves, I would never have bought one. As it was, however, one of my friends is Bob Dylan albums for me. They really spoke to me somehow. I did not know much about them. I assumed it was someone from our generation, you see. I did not know about 60 years, activism, summer of love, the Vietnam War, or any of these things. I knew good music when I heard. And Bob Dylan CD course was good music!

When my parents got me to listen, they have Bob Dylan greatest hits album for Christmas. It almost ruined for me! I do not know if they understood or not, but they seem to be very happy for me to listen to the music they knew and loved. In that time, however, I was completely addicted to Bob Dylan CD. I listen to everything sang by him. I exchange Bob Dylan albums with my friends, try to buy concert tickets and, in general, I became obsessed by it. While all my friends were listening to top 40 junk, I listened to “The Times They Are A Changing“. I never heard nothing like it and so far I have not.

Now that I have a child of my own, I love to play Bob Dylan CD. I do not think he understands as well as I used to. It’s not that he does not like that. He likes, but he did not speak to him. It seems almost indifferent to music. He listens to what’s on the radio and that everyone plays for him, but he never seeks to himself. This makes me sad. After all the Bob Dylan CD I listened, I realized how much music can change your life. It’s not that, like the Bob Dylan CD that I do, but it would be great to see him moved by the sounds. Music has always been a big part of my life, you can see, it is perfectly natural for me to want to share with my children ..

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Bon Jovi Poster

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

One of the most successful rock bands to emerge from soft America is Bon Jovi. From their first album in 1984, they were very marketable group of men. The singer Jon Bon Jovi has delighted his fans with his speed and strong stage presence. Blond hair and blue eyes at the man with the lead guitarist Richie Sambora and other members of the group received a series of singles and albums. In 1986, slippery when wet and Keeping the Faith in 1992 are probably the best known. Part of the promotion strategy has been the poster of Bon Jovi, range tee-shirts and other souvenirs.

The image is so important for music stars and Jon Bon Jovi has also had an impact as an actor. He directed films, including U-571, Cry Wolf and Pay It Forward, and also had a role in the quirky TV Ally McBeal. Le Bon Jovi shows the selection is dominated by Jon, with many pictures of him or his own position ahead of the group. There is group training, particularly since the early years. Jon brand sunglasses are often the evidence and the long, blond hair is always perfectly groomed. It is very photogenic.

It is striking that the picture shows an early photograph of a four members of the band in sepia. Another poster shows Jon Bon Jovi in the foreground, standing in a bush under a blue sky with a huge satellite dish in the background. A moody black and white picture of Jon on his own bed, the Queen of New Orleans new single from the album Destination Anywhere. There is also a color close to Jon, just profile and its outskirts on the mobile front. He did not his sunglasses for a change, so you can see his eyes. The Crush Tour 2000 is commemorated in a poster showing a montage of different pictures of Jon, the other band members and close shots of cars.

Framed pictures with pictures of celebrities alongside their signature gold are very popular these days. Both the slippery when wet and the recent Have a Nice Day albums have limited edition gold plated records in an attractive setting. The Group and Jon, in particular, continue to arouse interest and make great records. A Bon Jovi shows in the 1980s is particularly sought after because it reflects the spirit of the decade.

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Freddie Mercury Biography

Monday, June 30th, 2008

One of the most memorable show ever to step on a stage has been the Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury. The interest in his professional and personal life has given rise to several versions of a biography of Freddie Mercury. He earned the status of legend following his tragic death in 1991 and is still conspicuous by its absence millions of fans. He was an unlikely candidate for the pop star when he entered the world in Zanzibar in 1946 as Farrokh Bulsara, the son of Indian Parsi parents. He grew up in India, was transferred to England, the Queen and the evolution of making his name, and the rest is history.

Many books tell the story of the singer. Unlike his  extrovert performance, he was a private man and did not give many interviews, but several authors have gathered interesting material that is available. The most fascinating insight into the biography of Freddie Mercury are friends and colleagues who knew him well. The book begins with children at university and to chart the success of Mercury and Queen solo career. He has written classic songs, but he remembers his emotion over his charisma and stage epic voice. In addition to fan adulation, he has the respect of many other performers and books discuss friendships his celebrity, including Elton John and David Bowie.

Freddie Mercury: The Definitive Biography by Lesley-Ann Jones  includes interviews with important people in his life. Freddie Mercury is written by Peter Freestone, who was the personal assistant of mercury for twelve years and was with him at the end. Peter Freestone also co-author of a biography of Freddie Mercury by David Evans on Freddie Mercury: The Afterlife. One of the most unusual books concerning the afterlife and spirit world. The Mercury Man: Freddie Mercury in My Life by Mary Howis in which, she says, messages from mercury beyond the grave.

The Show Must Go On: the life of Freddie Mercury by Rick Sky looks in the privacy of the star, including its relations with men and women in his life. The best way, however, understand the biography of Freddie Mercury, just read his own words. Freddie Mercury a Life, in his words, by the man himself quotes from his interviews are the most revealing.

Besides books, the story can be seen visually in a DVD entitled Queen – Under Review: 1946-1991-The Freddie Mercury Story. The story is told through images together, by reminding the world that the reason the singer has been so popular and why the legend persists.

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