Alright everyone! I finally get the chance to write a blog entry dedicated to the rappers. I think many of you will enjoy this one too! As I watch many movies, even those I find in my own small library of DVD’s owned, I find several rappers with major acting roles within feature films. ThereRead More
Author: Edward Reid
Freedom of Expression?
I did a lot of thinking about this weeks’ blog. Maybe I would follow-up on the prodigy article from last week. Or choose from the many strange stories circulating about celebrity musicians this week. My blog choice would have to be balanced, keeping my overall goal of everything written about each person positive and educational.Read More
The Prodigy Grows Up – Moves On
Just a few days ago I was watching an interview with Miley Cyrus. She is now 17 years old and a mega superstar. For her it all started years ago, making her a – Child Prodigy. Throughout history their have been countless child prodigies. Mozart was one of the better known prodigies. He attracted aRead More
What kind of Legacy will they leave?
Some of you who know me personally know that I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. What you might not know is that I am a true Chicago sports fan. Definitely the Chicago Bears. A while back a guy said he wondered why Julius Peppers (recently signed by the Bears) said his reason forRead More
School Music Programs in Jeopardy
Here in Florida last week, the Broward county school board had a meeting. And like many school boards around the country, they are looking to cut money from the budget. The target this time is elementary school music and art programs. In efforts to save money, music and art always seem to get the short stick. The bigRead More
Growing up with Earth, Wind and Fire
After a couple of weekly blogs I am really excited about this one. Now I get a chance to talk about my favorite musical group: Earth, Wind and Fire. In this day and age of musical acts still performing in their 60’s, speaking of another group is common. But hopefully I’ll convince a few ofRead More
Is this the End of American Idol?
American Idol has become one of the most popular television shows of all time. The show has changed the way we view television, and also how we view musical talent. Each season it seems like more viewers watch than the previous television season. Now, the weekly results have become a segment of the morning news.Read More