Bass

The bass guitar has been used in almost all music since the 1950s, replacing the upright bass which used to be used in music. It is a cool sounding low-octave instrument. It is primarily used to set a beat, but it can be used as a soloing instrument. It is used as a soloing instrument in fusion, jazz, and funk. Famous bassists include Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Wings, Sting of the Police, and Gene Simmons of Kiss.

The Beatles

The Beatles were almost indisputably the greatest and most influential band of all time. They had many firsts, including the first concept album of all time, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. They were also the band that changed the experience of a concert forever. Before the Beatles, there was no excitement during a concert. Unfortunately, the sound systems of the time could not keep up with the noise produced by the crowd so they stopped touring after going to Candlestick Park in 1966. The Beatles explored all different kinds of music from pop music to psychedelic rock. Artists today who have claimed they are inspired by the Beatles include Blink 182, Oasis and many more.

The Banjo

The banjo is a stringed instrument developed during African times. Despite its African roots, the banjo has become known as an instrument used in country and bluegrass music. Famous artists that have played the banjo include Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett and Brian Patrick Carroll, more commonly known as Buckethead.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was the premier band during the 70s and is considered one of the best of all time. They are considered the first heavy metal band. Their fourth album Led Zeppelin IV is one of the best of all time containing such greats as Misty Mountain Hop, Black Dog, and the song that is considered by many the best of all time, Stairway to Heaven. Their guitarist Jimmy Page is often said to be the best guitarist of all time.

Candlestick Park 1966

At Candlestick Park in 1966, the last Beatles concert ever would be experienced. The concert was only 33 minutes long and did not even sell out the stadium. Nearly 20,000 seats were left unsold. The Beatles had grown tired of doing concerts because they could not even hear themselves while they were performing.

Top 10 Songs of the 1990s

10. Pearl Jam - Jeremy
9. Foo Fighters - Everlong
8. Blink 182 - Dammit
7. Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?
6. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
5. Third Eye Blind - Jumper
4. Pearl Jam - Alive
3. Nine Days - Absolutely (Story of a Girl)
2. Semisonic - Closing Time
1. Oasis - Wonderwall

Bose QuietComfort 3

These new headphones greatly reduce the noise you hear around you. They work great on air planes to reduce what you hear of the air conditioning system. Since you can't hear what's around you, you can listen to your music at a lower volume to keep from damaging your ear drums.

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/

Dream Studio

My dream studio would have a lounge with a pool table, an air hockey table and a big screen TV. The studio itself would have a comfortable at home feeling with couches to make the artists feel more comfortable. It would be a studio for music production with good sound equipment. It would be located somewhere warm and tropical so when you need to relax you can go to the beach.

The Who

The Who is one of the best rock bands of all time. Some of their best songs include Behind Blue Eyes, Won't Get Fooled Again, and Baba O'Riley. Presently they are still touring and performing. They are one of the few classic rock bands still around. Guitarist Pete Townshend is best known for his electric, exciting performance. They were one of many popular bands that performed at Woodstock.

Liverpool 1960

At the beginning of the 1960s, the biggest popular music band of all time was formed: The Beatles. Over the next ten years, they would go from performing in a small club called the Cavern to performing on national American television on the Ed Sullivan Show to becoming the most famous band of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles

Top 5 Rock Albums of the 1990s

5. 311 - Transistor
4. Blink 182 - Enema of the State
3. Nirvana - Nevermind
2. Pearl Jam - Ten
1. Green Day - Dookie

Sitar

The sitar is a string instrument that has been used in Hindu classical music since the Middle Ages. It started to be used in rock music in the 1960s. The Beatles' George Harrison used the instrument in Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Love You To, The Inner Light and Within You Without You. The instrument was also used in Paint It Black by the Rolling Stones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitar

Pearl Jam

Accused of being a cash-in on the alternative rock explosion in the early 1990s, Pearl Jam has proved critics wrong through their refusal to change their style since its inception. Pearl Jam is widely considered one of the best rock bands of the 1990s. They still continue to make albums, their most recent being the 2009 album Backspacer. Pearl Jam has outlasted the trend of the 1990s and has continued to make unpopular decisions to keep themselves from being mainstream.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Jam

Seattle Washington; 1942

With his father in the Army, Johnny Allen Hendrix was born. He would later be renamed James Marshall Hendrix in honor of his deceased brother, but he would become world famous as Jimi Hendrix, the man widely considered the best guitarist of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix

Top 10 Albums of the 1970s

10. Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
9. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
8. Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic
7. Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
6. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III
5. Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
4. Pink Floyd - The Wall
3. The Who - Who's Next
2. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV
1. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

Subwoofer

A subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing bass frequencies. It is used to boost the bass performances of a regular audio system. They're usually found in cars, but can be used on most sound systems including home systems and in concerts.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd was a progressive rock band formed in the 1960s known most famously for their three concept albums: Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and the Wall. The band started off as a psychedelic rock band but started to become a progressive rock band after the album The Meddle and singer Syd Barrett started to become mentally ill. Roger Waters took over as the leader of the group and started to create the concept albums that made the band widely considered to be one of the best of all time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd

My Top 10 Albums

These are my top 10 rock albums of the 1960s.

1. The Beatles - Rubber Soul
2. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced
3. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
4. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour
5. The Beatles - The White Album
6. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I
7. Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed
8. The Beatles - Abbey Road
9. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
10. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II