There have been many, many voices on the landscape of great rock and roll music. Many have shone brightly for just a bit, then vanished. Sadly, a few have endured because the promotion, or the hook, far outweighed the actual talent. But a few voices are recognized as classic, timeless, and greatly influential on later…
Teen idols are not a new concept or idea. Before the Backstreet Boys or N’Sync, there were The Beatles, The Monkees, Donny Osmond, and the Jackson 5. Today’s Family First Site looks at a site dedicated to one of the more popular ones from the late 60’s/early 70’s who was popular in both the recording…
The Internet has changed how publicity is generated. In the past, entertainers had agents and studios and record labels with publicity departments that made sure the public knew about their clients. Today that still holds true, but cyberspace has added a real time feel to that publicity, since it can be printed, edited and changed…
We have been exploring sites that complement the Apple iPod MP3 over the past few weeks. Having been an iPod user now for over a year, there are two things that I find amazing about it: 1) the technology that it is incorporated into it, and 2) the tremendous support of the user base, both…
They were one of the biggest rock groups of the 60’s. They had their own television show (#1 in the ratings), hit record after hit record, and yet their career lasted barely three years. But they are still making music today, in person and in the studio, and yes, they are still walking down the…
Disney music has always had a special charm or fascination. Whether it is from a movie, television show, or a record, there is something in them that generations have enjoyed. Today’s FamSite looks at a fan site that features that music. The site is called Lidwina’s Disney Song Collection. It is a site that is…
One of the most famous comedy teams of all time have universal world wide recognition. They are known as the fat man and the skinny man. Or the big one and the little one. But to us, they are forever known as simply Laurel and Hardy, and today’s FamSite visits one of the many Internet…
Today’s FamSite returns to our visits with Harry Potter sites. Our stop today is at one that is sponsored and maintained by a fan of Harry’s. Here you can find out interesting tidbits about Harry, items that an official site may not have or be able to comment on. There is a lot to see…
Well, I have to finally cave in and feature a site about a subject that is the latest craze to hit kids around the country (and maybe the world). But this site is very interesting, since it has a budding young programmer as its Webmaster. Called Lokimon’s Pokemon, this site is a terrific fan site,…
They were one of the biggest rock groups of the 60’s. They had their own television show (#1 in the ratings), hit record after hit record, and yet their career lasted barely three years. But they are still making music today, in person and in the studio, and yes, they are still walking down the…