On December 31, 1973, "AC/DC" took the stage for the first time. (Photo: Philip Morris) The show was held at a small club called "Checkers Nightclub", in Sydney, Australia. The club hosts 550 people. It was the most famous nightclub in the city, which was established in 1953 and at that time was also known internationally and hosted artists from all over the globe. In November 1973, brothers Angus Young and Malcolm Young formed "AC/DC" and enlisted bassist Larry Van Kriedt, lead singer Dave Evans and drummer Colin Burgess to complete the lineup. The band's name was chosen by Angus and Malcolm after their sister Margaret saw the words "AC/DC" embedded in a sewing machine. In fact, two performances of the band were held that evening. The band played two different sets into the small hours of New Year's Eve. The band's singer at the time, Dave Evans, said he could not think of a better way to make it through the band's first live performance ever. The crowd was full of alcohol and completely insane and the electricity was flowing through the air literally. The songs the band played that evening were a combination of cover versions by artists like "The Beatles", "The Rolling Stones" and Chuck Berry and initial versions of the songs that would appear on the band's first two albums, which would be released a year later, after Evans left and was replaced, Bon Scott . Evans recorded with "AC/DC" two of the songs played that evening. "Can I Set Next To You Girl" which was the band's first single and its b-side "Rockin' In The Parlor". And these are the setlists of the two performances held on New Year's Eve 1973: Set One School Days (Chuck Berry cover) (from TNT, 1975) Honky Tonk Women (Rolling Stones cover) Get Back (The Beatles cover) Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Rolling Stones cover) No Particular Place To Go (Chuck Berry cover) I Want You (She’s So Heavy) The Beatles cover) The Old Bay Road Midnight Rock Show Business (from High Voltage, 1975) Rock N Roll Singer (from TNT, 1975) Soul Stripper (from High Voltage, 1975) Rockin’ In The Parlour (b-side of Can I Sit Next To Your Girl, 1974) Can I Sit Next To You Girl (from TNT, 1975) Baby, Please Don’t Go (Big Joe Williams cover) (from High Voltage, 1975) Set Two School Days (Chuck Berry cover) (from TNT, 1975) Honky Tonk Women (Rolling Stones cover) Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Rolling Stones cover) Nadine (Chuck Berry cover) Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis Presley cover) That’s Alright Mama (Elvis Presley cover) Tutti Fruitti (Little Richard cover) The Old Bay Road Midnight Rock I Want You (She’s So Heavy) The Beatles cover) No Particular Place To Go (Chuck Berry cover) Lucille (Little Richard cover) Get Back (The Beatles cover) All Right Now (Free cover) "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

He is one of the best-known guitarists in the thrash metal scene and one of the founding members of "Anthrax", in which he is a member to this day. (Photo: Tone Deaf - The Brag Media) Here are some interesting facts about Scott Ian: 1. He was born on December 31, 1963, in New York as Scott Ian Rosenfeld, to a Jewish family. 2. In the context of his Judaism, Ian noted that as a child they would travel every Passover and Rosh Hashanah to his grandparents who were Orthodox Jews to make the "Sedder" and receive the Jewish New Year. 3. One of the great musical influences on him as a child, was a "Kiss" live show he attended at Madison Square Garden in 1977. Years later he would express his admiration for the band and note that it was a defining moment for him. 4. Ian was later influenced by British Heavy Metal bands such as "Black Sabbath", "Iron Maiden", "Motörhead" and Judas "Priest", and the Punk band "The Ramones". Ian also noted that his playing was influenced by the German Metal band "Accept". 5. He likes "AC/DC" because the faces of Angus Young and Malcolm Young are tattooed on his arms. (Photo: https://eddietrunk.com) 6. In 1981 he formed "Anthrax" together with bassist Dan Lilker. He chose the name of the band after reading a biology book. 7. Initially Ian served as the band's lead guitarist and singer, but later moved on to the role of rhythm guitarist, citing Malcolm Young , Rudolf Schenker , and Johnny Ramone as his role models. 8. From then until 1982, Ian's brother - Jason Rosenfeld, served as "Anthrax's" lead singer. 9. The band will change their lineup several times, even before the recording of their first album. In 1982 Dan Spitz will join the band as lead guitarist. Spitz was also a descendant of the Levi tribe. He came from the band "Overkill" and became the band's lead guitarist. 10. In 1983 the band will be joined by drummer Charlie Benante, who along with Ian will be the only member of "Anthrax" to have participated in all of the band's albums, with Ian being the only member to accompany it since its inception. 11. Ian and "Anthrax" helped shape the sound and style of Thrash Metal in the early 1980s and were among the first bands of the genre to come from the East Coast of the United States. (Photo: Music for Nations) 12. "Anthrax" is one of " The Big Four " Thrash Metal bands, along with "Metallica", "Megadeth" and "Slayer". 13. Ian also serves as one of the band's lead writers who are responsible for writing the lyrics throughout their albums. 14. From 1984 until today, Ian has released 11 studio albums with "Anthrax", including masterful albums in the Thrash Metal genre - " Spreading the Disease " from 1985 and "Among the Living" from 1987. 15. Ian is a fan of the writer Stephen King. Some of the songs he wrote were influenced by King's writings, including "Among the Living" influenced by "The Stand", "A Skeleton In The Closet" influenced by "Apt Pupil", the songs "Lone Justice" and "Breathing Lightning" influenced by the series "The Dark Tower" and more. 16. In 1985 Ian formed "Stormtroopers of Death", together with his "Anthrax" bandmates, bassist Dan Lilker and drummer Charlie Benante, as well as with singer Billy Milano. The band was among the first to combine Hardcore Punk with Thrash Metal. 17. The idea for the band came from a character that Ian painted called Sargent D, on which he based no less than 63 different songs. 18. The band has released three studio albums to date, the first being "Speak English or Die" from 1985. Ian is the lead writer in this band as well. 19. In 1991 Ian performed with "Public Enemy" in a version of their song "Bring The Noise" from 1987 and thus became one of the influencers in a combination of Rap and Metal. 20. This is not the first time Ian has combined Rap and Metal. "Anthrax" did so back in 1987 with the song "I'm The Man" from their second EP. It's the theme song and it's kind of a parody of the "Beastie Boys" style, with its main guitar riff based on the tune of "Hava Nagila". Guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz, as well as all the members of "The Beastie Boys", are Jews. 21. In 1992 Iשמ appeared with "Anthrax" in an episode of the mythological series "Married With Children" starring the character of Al Bundy. See here: 22. In 2001, Ian was asked by the music channel VH1 to host the show "Rock Show". Spanning 48 shows he recorded for the channel, Ian hosted many good artists including Ozzy Osbourne , Rob Halford , Ted Nugent, "Stone Temple Pilots", "Megadeth", "3 Doors Down", "Sevendust", "Tenacious D", "The Cult" and more. 23. In 2005 he sat down at a "Sedder" table with other Jews: Leslie West guitarist of "Mountain", JJ French guitarist of "Twisted Sister" and singer Dee Snider whose father is Jewish. This "Sedder" night was filmed for the "VH1 Classic" channel and can be watched here: 24. In 2008 Ian formed the supergroup "The Damned Things", together with Joe Trohman from "Fall Out Boy". To date, the band has released two studio albums - "Ironiclast" from 2010 and "High Crimes" from 2019. 25. Ian also plays guitar in the band "Pearl", which also includes his wife Pearl Aday, who is the adopted daughter of Meat Loaf. The band released its debut album in 2010. 26. In 2014 he joined the ex-"Mother Superior" band members and form the band "Motor Sister" with his wife. The band will release its debut album "Ride" in March 2015. 27. Ian was one of the owners of the "Dead Man's Hand" bar in Las Vegas, along with Jerry Cantrell of "Alice in Chains". 28. He played a zombie in one of the episodes of the series "The Walking Dead". He was eliminated by Carl son of Rick Grimes - the main character in the series. 29. This is not Ian's only "affair" of Ian with "The Walking Dead". In 2016 actor Norman Reedus who plays Daryl in the series took the stage with "Anthrax" as a guest bass player. 30. Ian joined the reunion performances of "Mr. Bangle" ( Mike Patton 's band) in 2019 and participated in the recording of their fourth album, released in October 2020, and in their live album "The Night They Came Home" released In 2021. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

He formed and led the "Electric Light Orchestra", he was a member of the supergroup "Traveling Wilburys" and collaborated with three members of "The Beatles", together and separately, in writing, production and performance. He has also written, produced, and collaborated with Tom Petty , Roy Orbison, Brian Wilson , Joe Walsh , and many others. (Photo: fanart. tv) Let's pay tribute to one of the great musicians who walk among us today - Jeff Lynne: 1. He was born on December 30, 1947, in Birmingham, England as Jeffrey Lynne. 2. He left school at the age of 15 to engage in music, much to the disappointment of his parents. His mother wanted him to work as a photographer for the TV company ATV. 3. The first instrument he learned to play as a child was the guitar. His father bought him an acoustic guitar for 2 Pounds. A biography of him from 2012 states that he continued to play on it until today. 4. In 1963 he formed his first band called "Rockin 'Hellcats". The band later changed its name to "The Handicaps" and eventually to "The Andicaps". 5. In 1965 he purchased his first recording equipment. Reel tape that allowed recording in multiple channels in stereo. He noted that the experience with this tape was his first step as a producer. 6. In 1966, Lynne responded to a newspaper article about a band looking for a guitarist and joined "The Nightriders". The band later changed its name to "The Idle Race" and recorded two studio albums: "The Birthday Party" from 1968 and "Idle Race" from 1969. Although the albums received good reviews, the band was not a success. (Photo: Louder Sound Magazine) 7. In 1968, Lynne met "The Beatles" members while recording " The White Album ". It was a groundbreaking event for him that would impact his musical career. 8. In 1970 Lynne accepted the invitation of singer and guitarist Roy Wood to join a more successful band called "The Move". Lynne also met drummer Bev Bevan there. 9. With Lynne joining "The Move", he proved himself as a musician and a songwriter, contributing songs to the band's last two albums. 10. At the same time, Lynne, Wood, and Bevan have concocted their next move. A band that will combine rock and classical music, which will later become the "Electric Light Orchestra" known as "ELO". 11. Indeed, in 1971 "ELO" was founded by Wood, Bevan, and Jeff Lynne. The band was characterized by the extensive use of strings, which gave a classic touch to its songs. "The Beatles" had a very big impact on Jeff Lynne, and he noted that "ELO" was meant to continue from where "The Beatles" stopped. Years later John Lennon would also point out that "ELO" are the sons of "The Beatles". (Photo: Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki) 12. In December 1971 the band's debut album - "The Electric Light Orchestra", was released. Lynne, Wood, and Bevan wrote all the songs and played all the instruments, except for a few brass instruments played by Bill Hunt and a violin played by Steve Woolam. 13. About a year later, during the recordings of the second album, Ron Wood left the band leaving Jeff Lynne as the undisputed leader who would dominate its musical line. 14. By 1986, the band led by Jeff Lynne had released 12 studio albums, including the insane album sequence of "A New World Record" from 1976, the double masterpiece "Out of the Blue" from 1977, and " Discovery " from 1979. 15. Jeff Lynne will produce all of the band's albums, and serve as lead writer, lead singer, guitarist, keyboardist, sometimes cellist, and even a drummer. He will lead the general musical line that will change over the years from Rock to pop, disco, and even synth-pop and New Wave. (Photo: fanart. tv) 16. During the 1980s Lynne began moving the center of gravity from "ELO" to production, writing, and playing for other artists. 17. In 1983 he produced and wrote the hit "Slipping Away" by Welsh musician Dave Edmunds, taken from his album "Information". Lynne also played bass and synthesizer on the album. Lynne will also produce Edmonds' next 1984 album - "Riff Raff" and write three of the album's ten songs. 18. In 1987 Lynne produced George Harrison 's "Cloud Nine" album. The album was a very successful comeback album for Harrison, and Lynne participated in writing three songs from it and playing guitars, bass, keyboards, and singing background vocals. The album featured successful singles such as "Got My Mind Set on You", "When We Was Fab" and "This Is Love". 19. This is not Lynne's only collaboration with Harrison. He will also produce Harrison 's last album - "Brainwashed" from 2002, which was released a year after Harrison's death. Lynne produced and completed playing several instruments on the album per instructions he had received from George Harrison before his death. 20. This Lynne's close work with George Harrison will lead to the formation of the supergroup "Traveling Wilbury", which will include Harrison, Lynne, Bob Dylan , Tom Petty , and Roy Orbison. Lynne will release two albums with the band. "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1" in 1988 and "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3" in 1990. 21. In 1989 Jeff will serve as producer, writer and guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist on the album "Full Moon Fever", Tom Petty 's first successful solo album. Later he will also produce, write and play on Tom Petty 's 1990 album "Into the Great Wide Open" as well as on the 2006 album "Highway Companion". 22. In 1990 Jeff released his first solo album "Armchair Theater". 23. In 1992, Lynne produced and played on the album "Time Takes Time", Ringo Starr 's comeback album. 24. In 1994, Jeff made a dream come true when he worked with three "Beatles" members, George, Paul, and Ringo on the Beatles' "Anthology" album series, which included two new "Beatles" songs - "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love". 25. In 1997 Lynne produced and co-wrote some of the songs on Paul McCartney 's excellent album "Flaming Pie". 26. In 2001 Jeff reunited with "ELO" and released the album "Zoom", which included guest appearances by George Harrison , Ringo Starr , and the band's original keyboardist Richard Tandy. (Photo: pastdaily.com) 27. In 2008, Lynne was selected by the Washington Times magazine as one of the four greatest producers in music. 28. In 2009 he was awarded the "Golden Note" Award by the American Association of Composers and Writers, an award given for outstanding career achievement. 29. In 2012, Jeff released his second solo album "Long Wave". 30. In 2015, Lynne released the album "Alone in the Universe" under the name "Jeff Lynne's ELO". The use of this name came in response to the "ELO" tribute bands that were active at the time. 31. In 2017, Jeff and the band "ELO" entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 32. In 2019, Lynne released the album "From Out of Nowhere", also under the name "Jeff Lynne's ELO". 33. He wrote the song "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" from the 1974 album "Eldorado", after an argument with his father just to prove to him that he knows how to write catchy songs "that do not come out of the head". It became one of the band's biggest hits and one of Jeff's most beautiful melodies. 34. Lynne is constantly wearing sunglasses. He claimed he loved himself more with them and that he is feeling "less shy" this way. 35. In 2020 Jeff has crowned an officer of the Order of the British Empire. 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He's one of the people responsible for bringing Punk Rock back to the mainstream in the mid-1990s but that's not why he's attained the 'Doctor' title !! (Photo: Daveed Benito) = His complete name is Bryan Keith "Dexter" Holland, or more formally known as "Dr. Dexter Holland," born on December 29, 1965, in California, USA. = Having earned the distinction of a "Valedictorian" degree, an internationally recognized high school diploma for exceptional achievement, Holland excelled in mathematics during his high school years. Interestingly, he drew parallels between his proficiency in mathematics and Punk Rock music, which might seem eccentric. = Upon completing high school in 1983, Holland, serving as the drummer, co-founded the band "Manic Subsidal" with his bassist friend Greg Kriesel. Although they played together in the garage, the project did not progress beyond that stage until... = In 1986, following various changes in the band's lineup, with Greg maintaining the bass position, Holland transitioned to become the lead singer and guitarist. Guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman joined the band, and drummer James Lilja, later replaced by Ron Welty, also became part of the ensemble. Consequently, the band adopted the name "The Offspring" and recorded its inaugural single, "I'll Be Waiting." = The single was released under the band's independent label, "Black Label," named after a beloved beer they frequently indulged in. (Photo: NME) = Concurrent with the band's early formation, Holland pursued his education. Post-high school, he enrolled at the University of Southern California, culminating in the attainment of both a bachelor's and master's degree in science, specializing in molecular biology. = Following the recording of additional demos, the band secured a record deal with the small label Nemesis Records. Collaborating with producer Thom Wilson, they unveiled their eponymous debut album in 1989, though its release was limited and lacked significant exposure. The album not only failed to make an impact but also required two and a half years to sell the entire 5,000 copies produced. = By 1991, the band inked a deal with the independent label Epitaph Records, releasing their second album, "Ignition," in 1992, also under the production of Thom Wilson. = In 1994, the band achieved a monumental breakthrough with their third album, "Smash," marking their most extensive and highest-selling record to date. Initially lacking significant exposure, the album gained traction when the renowned radio station KROQ began airing the first single, "Come Out and Play." The single swiftly ascended various Billboard charts, propelling the album to the pinnacle of success. "Smash" went on to become an all-time best-selling album distributed by an independent record company, surpassing 20 million copies sold. = The creation of the song "Come Out and Play" by Holland was spurred by the 1992 Los Angeles riots, drawing inspiration from the clashes among gangs. His personal experiences, particularly driving through the Compton and Watts neighborhoods in his less-than-ideal car while commuting to university, also influenced the song's narrative. = In conjunction with Green Day's "Dookie" album, both bands propelled Punk Rock back into the mainstream, establishing themselves as the pinnacle of musical success globally. = Between 1994 and 1995, the band embarked on a worldwide tour, transitioning from being an opening act to headlining their own shows. As the tour progressed, the band moved from performing in small bars and clubs to larger venues, including theaters and arenas. = In 1995, Holland, along with Greg, co-founded Nitro Records. They re-released the band's debut album and began signing new Punk Rock acts such as Jughead's Revenge and AFI. = The year 1996 saw the release of their fourth album, "Ixnay on the Hombre," after signing with Columbia Records. While the album performed well, it did not match the success of its predecessor. = In 1998, the band launched their fifth album, "Americana," featuring hit singles "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)," "Why Don't You Get a Job?" and "The Kids Aren't Alright." These singles dominated charts in the US and globally, propelling the album to become the band's most successful in their career. = The band continued its discography with five additional albums: "Conspiracy of One" (2000), "Splinter" (2003), "Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace" (2008), "Days Go By" (2012), and the latest, "Let the Bad Times Roll," released in 2021—nine years after the preceding album. Notably, the album, produced by the renowned Bob Rock, garnered mixed reviews. = Throughout the band's enduring career, Bryan Holland and Kevin Wasserman stand as the sole consistent members, while the remaining lineup has undergone changes over the years. (Photo: Daveed Benito) = In 2004, Bryan Holland introduced a hot sauce named "Gringo Bandito." Mexican cuisine held significant importance in his life, and his penchant for adding spicy sauce to his meals prompted him to explore and appreciate various sauce types. Intrigued by individuals who carried their preferred sauce everywhere, Holland conceptualized and launched Gringo Bandito. The sauce has achieved remarkable success, selling millions of units and securing a spot on the menus of over 500 restaurants across the United States. Additionally, it is available for purchase on platforms like Amazon. = Holland holds a pilot certification and possesses a private jet whimsically named "Anarchy Airline." Notably, in 2004, he undertook a global flight, circumnavigating the world in a remarkable 10 days. = In 2017, Holland successfully concluded his doctoral studies, earning a Ph.D. in molecular biology. Over the past decade, he has expressed on multiple occasions his preference for a career as a university professor rather than continuing in the music industry. (Photo: Daveed Benito) = In 2013 Holland participated in the publication of an article in the public science library PLoS, which deals with MicroRNA in the genome of HIV. Do not try to understand, it is complicated, just note that the article was very influential and helped develop treatments for AIDS. = After the band's fifth album "Let the Bad Times Roll" (2021), which was released nine years after the previous album, it continues its renewed journey and releases a sixth album in 2024 called "Supercharged". This album was also produced by Bob Rock, but it was not really successful and did not even enter the Billboard 200 chart. Listen to the band's latest album on: Spotify , Apple Music   "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Written By: Moti Kupfer Release date - 29.12.1980  "Networking is rubbish, better have friends instead" It is not certain that Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk would sign off on this idea with their eyes closed, but there is something compelling in Winwood’s view of history. He once argued that music did not dictate the course of the 1960s, but rather emerged as a byproduct of the profound social and cultural changes of that era. Winwood was born in 1948 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. His father, Lawrence, worked as a foundryman but was also a semi-professional musician who played saxophone and clarinet. By the age of four, young Steve was already learning piano. Soon after, he added drums and guitar to his skills and sang as a choirboy at St. John’s Church. At just eight years old, he began performing with the "Ron Atkinson Band" alongside his father and older brother. While studying at Great Barr School, he became immersed in Birmingham’s rock and blues scene, playing Hammond organ with visiting blues legends such as B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker. At fourteen, Winwood joined the blues-rock band "Spencer Davis Group". His high, soulful tenor voice quickly drew comparisons to Ray Charles. After four years and three albums, he left the group, having earned enough from its hit singles to buy his own Hammond organ. In April 1967, he formed "Traffic", a band that released seven studio albums in seven years (with an eighth and final album arriving in 1994). Along the way, Winwood also took part in the short-lived supergroup " Blind Faith " , alongside Rick Grech, Eric Clapton , and Ginger Baker . After Clapton’s departure, Winwood continued working with the remaining members under the name "Ginger Baker's Air Force". About a year and a half before launching his solo career, he also formed the jazz-fusion rock project "Go" with Japanese keyboardist Stomu Yamashta and Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. Winwood’s creativity was not confined to his own bands. He appeared as a session musician on albums by Jimi Hendrix , Joe Cocker , Howlin' Wolf, Lou Reed , Robert Palmer, and Sandy Denny, to name only a few. Following pressure from Island Records, Winwood released his self-titled debut album in 1977. Around that time, he built his own recording studio, “Netherturkdonic,” on his farm in Gloucestershire. There, he wrote and recorded music while playing keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and percussion himself. It was in this studio that “Arc of a Diver”  was created. Often categorized as soft rock, the album contains only seven tracks. With the exception of “Second-Hand Woman” , each song stretches between five and eight minutes, allowing the arrangements to breathe and evolve. Winwood co-wrote some of the lyrics with American lyricist Will Jennings, who would later write “Tears in Heaven” and “My Heart Will Go On”. As the 1980s approached, Winwood realized that his familiar Hammond-driven sound needed a subtle update. Synthesizers and electric keyboards were introduced to add a new twist, though the Hammond organ remained an essential presence. The opening track, “While You See a Chance” , became the album’s only single and reached number seven on the Billboard chart. The album itself was also a commercial success in the United States, peaking at number three on the album chart and selling over one million copies. Its cover artwork was created by British artist Tony Wright, inspired by the cover of Jazz by French painter and sculptor Henri Matisse. For Listening : Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

On December 28, 1993, Berry Sakharof released his second solo album "Signs of Weakness", one of the best and most influential Israeli rock albums of all time !! Yes, yes, we did not exaggerate. This is a milestone in Israeli Rock. An album that may have been hard to digest in real time, but today there is already a consensus about it. An album that, although was not commercially successful and did not include "hits" that blow the charts, its impact on artists and songwriters resonates to this day. Similar to "Puzi" by Arik Einstein in the 60s, "End of the Orange Season" by "Tammuz" in the 70s and "White Wedding" by Shalom Hanoch in the 80s, "Signs of Weakness" created, in our opinion, a musical revolution in the Israeli rock of the 90s. But before this revolution became public, it was first and foremost Berry's personal revolution. Although this is his second solo album, it can be said that this is actually his first solo. This is the album in which Berry left the nest shared with his old friend Rami Fortis , who accompanied, advised, and even participated in writing and performing the first solo album - " All or Nothing ". It's the first album in which most of the lyrics were written by Berry himself (some in collaboration with Dan Toren). An album where he would get to do whatever he wanted. No rules or dictates, no sticking to formulas, no trying to please anyone or think what is expected of him. Just like " Achtung Baby " for "U2", "Signs of Weakness" created Berry's personal musical revolution and we find a lot of similarities between the two. The initial shock from The Edge 's moaning guitar sound at the opening of "Zoo Station" was not much different from that of Berry's "sawing" guitar in the first few seconds of " Kama Yossi ". The sound of Larry Mullen's industrial drums, Jr. was not really far from those of Rea Mochiach and Bono 's distorted sound was replaced here by distorted and sampled sounds that only further emphasized the musical upheaval. The resemblance to " Achtung Baby " is not limited to that, The Edge said that before and during the creation of " Achtung Baby " he listened to Electronic music and Industrial Rock, which greatly influenced the creative process. Berry, on the other hand, was not far away from that. In the first season of Channel 8 "Albums" TV series, Berry noted that he was greatly influenced by the Electronic Dance wave that began at the time. He said the samplers added a new color to the music and the electronic world intrigued him. From there, the road was really short for the "musical upheaval" of Berry, which later will also produce waves that would sweep away more artists. "Signs of Weakness" is Sakharof's first joint work with Rea Mochiach, which will continue to collaborate with Berry in the future. It is indeed Berry's album, a very personal album in which he was free to create and develop musically and creatively. But Rea Mochiach was a catalyst that contributed greatly to the end result. He was a partner in composing, playing, and integrating elements of electronic music and samples into the songs, this was very Innovative in Israeli music. Sakharof's and Mochiach collaboration produced a groundbreaking album that featured a very unique sound for the period, an album that combined rock and electronics, analog with digital, and prismatic guitars with electronic sound. This album included songs that became "classics" in Berry's repertoire and are an integral part of his setlists, such as: " Kama Yossi " written about Berry's growing up experience in the "Ramat Yosef" neighborhood in Bat Yam and included samples by Ray Charles, " White Noise " which included samples from the song "Thousands Are Sailing" of "The Pogues". Alongside them, you can find excellent songs like: " Hallucinations " (" Hazaiot ") whose drum sound at the opening threw us straight to his mother band "Minimal Compact". " Too Bad You Are Not " (" Chaval Sheat Lo ") whose lyrics include the name of the album ("Signs of Weakness") and whose guitars in its first seconds reminded us a bit of "Sonic Youth". " Naftali the Fish " whose oriental violins sound will serve as a basis for Berry's masterpieces that included distinct "oriental" motifs, such as " Whole Heart " (" Lev Shalem ") from the album " Touches " and later also for a full sample in the song " Monsoon " from "The Other" album, taken from "Naghm Fe Hayati" by Farid al-Atrash. " Moments " (" Regaim ") with the nervous drum machine, the mesmerizing " Deep in the Whipped Cream " (" Amok BaKatzefet ") with the dominant bass of Oded Schechter, and more. Although in the years after its release, "Signs of Weakness" sales were weak, compared to Berry Sakharof's other albums, there is no doubt that this is one of the albums whose influence on Israeli music is immeasurably greater than its commercial success. Over the years, "Signs of Weakness" began to be considered by many as one of Sakharof's best albums and one of the best Israeli rock albums of all time. The originality, innovation, and exceptional production quality in this album is undoubtedly should be placed side by side with masterful albums in Israeli music and this is reflected in the various ranking lists, such as the broadcast magazine "Kan" which ranked it first place on the list of "The greatest Israeli Alternative Albums" or "Ynet" that ranked it 13th on the "100 Best Israeli Albums" list. Listen to the album on: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

She writes she sings, she's a keyboardist and she's the frontwoman of the band "Paramore". Let's have some facts about Hayley Williams: (Photo: SARA JAYE WEISS) = She was born on December 27, 1988, in the city of Meridian, Mississippi, USA, to Hayley Nichole Williams. = She has two half-sisters. Her parents divorced in 2002 and she moved at age 13 with her mother to Franklin, Tennessee, where she met her future friends for the band "Paramore", Josh and Zack Farrow. = Immediately after moving to the city of Franklin she began taking voice lessons with Brett Manning, a vocal instructor who assisted many artists, including Miley Cyrus, Keith Urban, and Taylor Swift as Haley became a friend of the latter two. = While in school, Haley tried to get accepted into a local Punk band "The Factory", which played cover versions, and in the process, she met Jeremy Davis, who would become "Paramore's" bass player in the future. = She was discovered in 2003 by talent hunters and artistic directors Dave Steunebrink and Richard Williams who signed her to a contract at the age of 14. At the time, she was writing pop songs. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) = Shortly afterward Williams was signed to Atlantic Record Company which intended to turn her into a successful pop star. Haley of course objected and insisted to form an alternative rock band. = The members of the record company approved Williams's request and so in 2004 the band "Paramore" was formed, with its members Josh Farro as a guitarist, his brother Zac Farro as a drummer, and Jeremy Davis on bass. = The group flew to Florida to record the album, but after they arrived, bassist Jeremy Davis left them. The rest of the members continued to work on the album which included songs about his departure. Even the album cover referred to his departure when Haley explained: "The empty couch on the cover of 'All We Know Is Falling' and the shadow moving away from it; 'it's all about how Jeremy left us and made us feel like there was a space between us." = The band's debut album "All We Know Is Falling" was released in 2005, when Haley was only 16. She co-wrote all the songs on the album. (Photo: Unknown) = The band released two more albums "Riot!" (2007) and "Brand New Eyes" (2009) and had great success with sold-out tours in Europe and the USA. = In 2007 the band was chosen as one of the ten bands worth following that year by the British NME magazine = That same year, Williams appeared in the "Found Me" video clip of the band "New Found Glory". = In early 2008, Haley and the band appeared on the cover of Alternative Press magazine and were voted by readers as the best band of 2007. In addition, the band was nominated for the Discovery of the Year award at the Grammy Awards but lost to singer Amy Winehouse. = That same year, the song "Decode" which she co-wrote with bandmate Josh Farro and Taylor York was included in the soundtrack to the movie "Twilight" (Twilight). = In 2009 she wrote and recorded the song "Teenagers", for the soundtrack of the movie "Jennifer's Body". = In the same year the song "Ignorance" was chosen as "the best song" by the readers of Kerrang! magazine. = At the end of 2010, the two significant members, the Farro brothers, left the band. The two left claiming that Hayley, who is the only one signed to the Atlantic label, has turned the band into a product of the label and steers the band exactly according to its dictations. Haley tried to organize and regroup the band together with Davis who managed to leave and come back several times and with Taylor York. In order to strengthen the band's image, she tattooed three pillars on her arm as a symbol of the three remaining members. = In the same year, she collaborated with rapper B.o.B on the songs "Airplanes" and "Airplanes (Part II") from his debut album. = In 2011 the song "Monster" which she wrote was included in the soundtrack of the movie "Transformers: Dark of the Moon". It was the first song the band released after the departure of Josh and Zak Farro. = In 2013 when they want to reintroduce themselves to the world, the renewed band "Paramore" releases its fourth album, which, as a sign of renewal, bears the name of the band. In this album, the band's style gets a significant change and is heavily influenced by elements of New Wave and Funk Rock. The album is a great success, reaching number one on Billboard and conquering other top charts throughout Europe. = In the same year she wrote and starred in the song "Stay the Night" by DJ and producer Zedd the client from his debut album "Clarity". (Photo: Sven-Sebastian Sajak) = In 2020, Hayley released her first solo album "Petals for Armor". The album was preceded by two EPs that contained songs included in the album. = In 2021 Hayley released her second solo album "Flowers for Vases / Descansos" = In February 2023, the band releases its sixth album, "This Is Why." This album is particularly unique and diverse, incorporating elements of pop, funk, rock, and even jazz. It appears that the band has found a new musical identity. This observation is further supported by the fact that the band has been chosen to open for Taylor Swift during part of her massive tour, The Eras Tour! = In August 2025, she released her third solo album, "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party." She initially released 17 songs from the album as separate singles, and only a month later did she release another song and combine them all into an album. Hailey self-released the album after leaving Atlantic Records. = In September 2025, Hailey joined the global "No Music For Genocide" boycott and removed her and "Paramore" music from streaming services in Israel. = Hair is an essential part of her style. She said she tends to change color every time she goes through extreme emotional turmoil. The color change allows her not to get stuck in the past. = Williams's character appears in the video game "Guitar Hero World Tour". = Hayley was the spouse of guitarist Josh Farro from 2004-2008. = In 2008 she began her relationship with Chad Gilbert - "New Found Glory" guitar player, the two married in 2016, but separated shortly afterward in 2017. = She is very socially active and especially affiliated with the organization To Write Love on Her Arms which is an organization for mental help. 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He's a producer, he's a keyboardist, he's a singer, but he's mostly known as a guitarist, the main writer and the leader of "Foreigner". Here are some interesting facts about Mick Jones who is celebrating his birthday today. (Photo: Vintage Guitar) 1. He was born on 27 December 1944 to a middle class family, in Portsmouth in the south of England. His full name is Michael Leslie Jones. 2. From a very young age he knew he wanted to be a musician and taught himself to play the guitar. 3. He began his musical career in 1960, when he was only 16, in the band "Nero and the Gladiators". The band played instrumental rock and roll music and in 1961 released two successful singles. 4. When the band disbanded Jones was 18 years old. He then gone on tour in France, as a member of the backing band of Dick Rivers. 5. Jones '"affair" with Rivers ended after he had an affair with Rivers' fiancée and went to live with her in Paris. 6. Jones spent the next eight years in France, as a songwriter, session player and orchestral arranger. Among other things, he worked and wrote songs for Johnny Hallyday, who was known as the French "Elvis". In one of the songs he wrote for Hallyday "A tout casser" Jimmy Page was featured on guitar. (Photo: foreigneronline.com) 7. With Hallyday, Jones got to travel the world and live the good life. He toured with "The Beatles" in Paris, and connected with musicians such as Jimmy Page , Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott. 8. At one point Jones felt he had exhausted himself and was looking for a new challenge. He returned to England in 1971 and joined Gary Wright from "Spooky Tooth" to formed the band "Wonderwheel". 9. In 1972 Gary Wright re-formed "Spooky Tooth" and added Mick Jones as a guitarist. 10. That same year Jones also managed to play on Peter Frampton 's "Wind of Change" album. 11. By 1974, Jones had released three studio albums with "Spooky Tooth". That same year they realized they were more successful in the US than at home in the UK, so they made a collective decision to move to New York. 12. That did not stop Jones from playing on George Harrison 's "Dark Horse" album that year. 13. But the band's move to the US that did them no good. Soon after their move Gary Wright who was also Mick Jones' roommate decided to break up the band and to start a solo career. 14. Following the dissolution of "Spooky Tooth" Jones was left in New York, unemployed, he said that at this point he seriously considered returning to England and starting medical school or starting dental school. 15. He later joined "Leslie West Band", but they also disbanded, so Jones decides that this time he is going to form his own band. A band that he will lead and which he can direct it's musical directions. 16. He immediately starts recruiting the musicians who will accompany him, with half of the lineup being "American" musicians, including keyboardist Al Greenwood, bassist Ed Gagliardi and singer Lou Gramm and the other half is "British" and includes former "King Crimson" multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald , drummer Dennis Elliott and Mick Jones himself. (Photo: Hulton Archive) 17. Jones chose the band's name - "Foreigner", because half of the band was British and the other half was American. 18. "Foreigner"'s first album came out in 1977 and was an immediate huge success. It included hits like "Cold as Ice", "Feels Like the First Time", "Long, Long Way from Home", "Starrider" and more, which soon made it one of the best-selling debut albums in the US. 19. By 2009 the band released nine studio albums and became one of the best-selling bands in the world, with sales of over 80 million copies. 20. Jones co-produced all of the band's albums and co-wrote most of their songs with singer Lou Gramm . 21. He also wrote the band's most successful single "I Want to Know What Love Is", on his own. 22. Beyond playing the guitar, Jones also plays keyboards, bass, percussion and sings background vocals. 23. On the band's first albums Jones was also the lead singer on one or two songs from each album. For example "Starrider" and "Woman Oh Woman" from the debut album. 24. Along with his membership in "Foreigner" Mick also became a sought-after producer who produced albums by artists such as "Van Halen", "Bad Company", "The Cult" and Billy Joel. 25. Jones co-wrote the song "Bad Love" from the album "Journeyman", with Eric Clapton. 26. To date, Jones has released one and only solo album - "Mick Jones" from 1989. In 2024 he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame together with his band "Foreigner". "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Written By: Moti Kupfer Release date - 27.12.1967 “My mother sang songs all around the house. I know those melodies touched me deeply. When I took my guitar to a restaurant with friends, my mother would come along, and we would sing all night.” Leonard Cohen  was never meant to be a singer. He was a poet and novelist who received critical acclaim for his books, including: "Let Us Compare Mythologies", "The Spice-Box of Earth", and "The Favourite Game". But praise and good reviews do not pay the grocery bills. So Cohen left Canada, where he was born, and moved to the United States. By a twist of fate, he became a fringe figure in Andy Warhol’s Factory scene. Warhol, who occasionally scouted promising artists and musicians from the crowd ("Velvet Underground"), heard Cohen perform " Suzanne ", a song Cohen wrote about his unfulfilled relationship with Suzanne Verdal, the partner of Canadian sculptor Armand Vaillancourt. The song was first recorded and popularized by American singer Judy Collins. Warhol brought Cohen onstage for his first performance in front of an audience, giving him the initial push he needed. Cohen went on to perform at several folk festivals, until John Hammond, a producer at Columbia Records, heard about him and signed him. From there, the path to his debut album "Songs of Leonard Cohen", released on December 27, 1967, was short. Cohen was born into an Orthodox Jewish family in Westmount, Quebec, in September 1934. When he was nine years old, his father, Nathan Cohen, passed away. At fourteen, he studied music and singing at Westmount High School, where he became particularly fascinated by the poetry of Spanish poet, playwright, and director Federico García Lorca. During high school, he taught himself to play acoustic guitar and formed a country-folk band called “Buckskin Boys.” As mentioned, Hammond signed Cohen and was initially meant to take him into the recording studio, but due to illness he was replaced by John Simon, who would later produce albums for "The Band", "Blood Sweat & Tears", and the group that launched the career of Janis Joplin , "Big Brother & the Holding Company". Cohen’s intention was to record the songs in a minimalist fashion, accompanied only by guitar, relying primarily on his groundbreaking, beautiful songwriting. His lyrics avoid strict rhyme schemes and instead embrace a loose, creative structure. Throughout the album, Cohen often leads the listener to the edge of an emotional moment, touching but not quite crossing it. At times this appears in his relationship with a woman ( “Suzanne” ), at others in the story of two women travelers he hosted in his hotel room during a snowstorm in Edmonton ( “Sisters of Mercy” ), and elsewhere in the image of a man reaching his hands toward the sky as if he could touch it ( “The Stranger Song” ). Cohen also tells the story of a woman who loved him deeply, while he felt unworthy of her love ( “So Long, Marianne” ). It can be said that much of the album carries a dark, even bitter atmosphere, tinged with sadness over things that were unattainable, or almost within reach. The album appears on Colin Larkin’s All Time Top 1000 Albums list and on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

Written By: Moti Kupfer Release date - 26.12.1971 “Just don’t buy me a rose wrapped in parchment, just don’t bring me a rose, because then I will tell the truth, the one who brings me a rose is the wrong man.” Yael Levi sang it, Tirza Atar wrote it, and Nurit Galron composed it, although, when it comes to the melody, it can be said with complete honesty that it belongs no less to Dewey Bunnell, one third of the members of America, who released their self-titled debut album on December 26, 1971. “America” was actually formed in London, when the band’s three members, Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley, all sons of U.S. Air Force personnel—met at an American Air Force base in London. Bunnell was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, to an American father and a British mother, and as a young musician he was inspired by "The Beatles" and "The Beach Boys". Gerry Beckley was born in Fort Worth, Texas, also to an American father and an English mother. He began playing piano at the age of three, and a few years later learned to play guitar. As a child, he played in a band called “The Vanguards,” which performed surf music, and after spending a summer in England he was influenced by bands of the British Invasion. Daniel Peek was born in Panama City, Florida, also the son of an Air Force serviceman, and from 1963 onward studied at a school in London. Toward the end of the 1960s, the three met with the intention of making music together. Two years earlier, “ Sgt. Pepper’s ” by "The Beatles" had been released, inspiring countless young musicians. Peek, Bunnell, and Beckley likewise envisioned a “Beatles-like” creative path, but their combined vocal harmonies ultimately steered them more toward the sound of "The Beach Boys" and "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young". “America” was the name they chose for themselves, inspired by the jukebox in the local cafeteria, which bore the label “Americana.” Almost as a declaration: we are not British musicians trying to sound American - we are the real thing. After performing as an acoustic-guitar trio around London, they caught the attention of "Warner Bros. Records" and entered the studio with producer Ian Samwell, who had previously worked with Cliff Richard, John Mayall, and "Small Faces", along with his right-hand man, Jeff Dexter. Samwell and Dexter heard America’s acoustic guitars and understood that their direction was not the Beatles, but rather vocal harmonies and folk rock. Recording for the debut album, simply titled “America” after the band itself, began in March 1971 at "Trident Studios", which at the time was one of the few studios equipped with an eight-track tape machine. When the album was first released, it achieved only moderate success, and Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter brought the trio back into the studio to record additional songs. Among them was a piece initially called “Desert Song,” written by Dewey Bunnell after he encountered paintings in the home of musician Arthur Brown, best known for “Fire.” One painting conveyed the feeling of a hot, dry desert, while another depicted a strange looking horse. The song was later renamed " A Horse with No Name" , a track that describes a difficult journey through the desert, all in search of a small measure of inner peace. Despite the soothing vocal harmonies and folk rock guitars that define much of the album’s sound, several songs deal directly with the Vietnam War, mainly from the personal perspective of the soldiers themselves, as heard in " Donkey Jaw" . In " Sandman" , the familiar figure of the Sandman, traditionally associated with pleasant dreams, is turned on its head. For the soldiers, sleep was anything but comforting, becoming a nightmare driven by the constant fear of falling asleep and being killed by the enemy while they rested. The second and most successful single from the album is the soft rock ballad " I Need You" , a song that was later covered numerous times and helped define the soft rock sound for generations to come, most notably influencing bands such as "Air Supply". On the album cover, the band members are seen standing at the front of the photograph alongside three of eight Native American prisoners who were held under guard in Montana during a period of conflict between Native American tribes and American settlers. For Listening: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website

He is a multi-talent!! He is a talented actor, an amazing singer, a multi-instrumentalist, and an extraordinary musician. Ahh... and he has a very strong feature... "Totality" !! In everything he does... so please welcome... Jared Leto !!! (Photo: Shamil Tanna) = He was born on December 26, 1971, in Louisiana, USA. Unfortunately, his early life was marked by the divorce of his parents when he was a small child, and the tragic death of his father by suicide when he was 8. He has a brother named Shannon and two half-brothers. = Growing up in an environment shaped by his mother's hippie lifestyle, he experienced a free atmosphere of creativity and experimentation. The family home was always surrounded by artists, painters, musicians, photographers, and actors, leaving a lasting impression on him. = His initial foray into the world of music began with his brother during their school years, but his true passion lay in the realm of movies. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York, he made the move to Los Angeles in 1992 to embark on his career in the industry. = While aspiring to be a director, he initially entered the entertainment world as an actor to make a living, and his career evolved from there. In 1994, he achieved his first breakthrough role in the youth drama series "My So-Called Life." The same year, he also starred in his debut TV movie, "Cool and the Crazy," followed by his first feature film, "How to Make an American Quilt," a year later. = His cinematic journey continued with roles in films like "Fight Club," "American Psycho," "Urban Legend," and more. However, his significant breakthrough came in 2000 with the film "Requiem for a Dream." = Subsequently, he built on his acting career with roles in films such as "Panic Room" (2002), "Alexander" (2004), "Lord of War" (2005), "Lonely Hearts" (2006), "Chapter 27" (2007), "Mr. Nobody" (2009), "Suicide Squad" (2016), and many others. (Photo: aiptcomics) = Leto is an actor of the highest caliber, known for his absolute dedication to his craft. He immerses himself in each character, delving into extensive research and seamlessly integrating the role into his daily life throughout the filming period. Over the years, he has undergone numerous physical and mental transformations in response to the diverse roles he has undertaken. = A standout performance in his career is his portrayal of a transgender woman in the movie "Dallas Buyers Club," released in 2013. For this role, Leto garnered critical acclaim and received prestigious accolades, including the Oscar, the Golden Globe Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Award in the supporting actor category. His meticulous approach to selecting roles is a testament to his reputation as an actor who chooses his projects with great care. (Photo: USA Today) = In 1998, Leto, along with his brother Shannon , co-founded the band Thirty Seconds To Mars. The duo expanded their lineup by recruiting additional musicians and started playing in small clubs across Los Angeles. Concurrently, they worked on recording demos, which eventually caught the attention of several record companies. In 1999, Thirty Seconds To Mars signed a record deal with Virgin Records. (Photo: Thirty Seconds To Mars Facebook) = In 2002, the band's debut album was released. The album, recorded in a remote cabin, detached from civilization, was produced by two great producers Bob Ezrin and Brian Virtu. The album is a concept album that focuses on human struggle and self-definition. An avant-garde? That's how he is. = In 2005 the band's second album "A Beautiful Lie" was released. An album different in both musical style and writing from the previous album. Leto said that on the previous album he hid behind images and metaphors compared to this album where he felt he had exposed himself directly. Leto directed the music video for the single "The Kill" which won the MTV Music Awards. = After the success of their second album, the band experienced a significant surge in popularity and achieved considerable commercial success. Leto took on the role of directing the music videos for the remaining songs on the album, earning several awards from MTV, Kerrang magazine, and the Billboard charts along the way. = In 2009, the band released their third album, "This Is War." The album showcased the brothers' exploration of various genres, including Prog, Metal, and New Wave. The album's lyrics were predominantly influenced by the band's 'war' with the record company EMI. Leto documented this challenging period in a accompanying documentary titled "Artifact." "This Is War" received multiple awards and even secured a Guinness World Record for the highest number of shows in a single tour, boasting over 300 performances. = In 2013, Thirty Seconds To Mars released their fourth album, "Love, Lust, Faith, and Dreams." This album, characterized as a concept album, centers around the four elements mentioned in its title. It marks a notable shift for the band as they increasingly incorporate electronic elements into their music. Despite this evolution in their sound, the album continued the band's success by reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. = In March of that year a copy of the song "Up in the Air" was sent to space, and the first single from the album was sent into space with NASA's SpaceX CRS-2 spacecraft. This is the world's first replica of commercial music sent into space and no, it did not reach Mars. = In 2018, the band's fifth album "AMERICA" was released. This is a completely different album from the band's previous albums. The musical style changes dramatically as electronic sounds, effects, and soft melodies take the place of guitars and drums. Here too the album is a concept album that deals with social concepts like sex, fame, and individuality. Despite the mixed reviews and disappointment from the band's longtime fans, he occupies second place on Billboard and is a huge success. = In 2023, the band releases its sixth album, "It's the End of the World but It's a Beautiful Day." The album continues the musical trajectory from the previous one, thus completing the band's musical transformation in a definitive manner. = Leto places a significant emphasis on fostering a strong connection between the band and its fans. In nearly every album, the band's fans have been actively involved, contributing background vocals, playing musical instruments, or participating in various roles. During live performances, Leto often invites dozens of fans onto the stage for the final song, creating an immersive and inclusive experience. Both Leto and his brother maintain direct contact with fans through various social media channels that are not managed by external companies, further nurturing a close and personal relationship with their audience. (Photo: thirtysecondstomars.com) = On August 18, 2010, your faithful servants attended the amazing performance of the band in the Holy Land, in Hanger 11 in Tel Aviv. = In 2019, the band released the documentary film "A Day in the Life of America," capturing the events of the American Independence Day in 2017. Leto orchestrated the deployment of 92 teams across all American states to provide a diverse glimpse into the nation. = Leto's involvement extends beyond music; he established a digital media and marketing management company named The Hive. The company focuses on building and managing communities for opinion leaders and celebrities. In 2010, The Hive launched the Golden Tickets service, offering a comprehensive international platform for events, festivals, and live performances. = A committed social activist, Leto is extensively involved in initiatives related to social equality, assistance for underprivileged children, disaster-stricken areas, and more. His dedication to environmental causes led to his declaration as the World Ambassador of the World Wide Fund for Nature in 2015. Listen to the band latest album on: Spotify , Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

Today we will tell you about the renowned producer Phil Spector. (Photo: happymag.tv) Spector, who was one of the most important producers in the rock world, is a descendant of a Jewish family. He was born on December 26, 1939 in the Bronx, New York, but grew up in Los Angeles, where the family moved when Phil was only 9 years old, after his father committed suicide. Spector began his musical career at the age of 16 as a guitar player. His first band was "The Teddy Bears", with whom he scored his first hit "To Know Him Is to Love Him" ​​in 1958. Beginning in the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s he produced some of the most important albums of the period and collaborated with big names in the music industry, including "the Beatles", John Lennon , George Harrison , "The Ramones" and more. Spector changed the whole concept of recording and producing albums. His great contribution to the world of music, is known as "The Wall Of Sound", which includes multi channel recordings, layers upon layers of instruments and sounds that create a "wall of sound". However, Spector's genius in production and sound comes at the expense of mental problems that caused him extreme acts, including threatening John Lennon with a gun, the mental and physical abuse of his partner Roni Spector and of course the shocking murder of Lana Clarkson. Spector probably also had a psychopathic past. One of his first wives accused him of imprisoning and sexually abusing two adopted children. On January 16, 2021 Spector died at California State Prison. he was serving his sentence there, for the second-degree murder of his actress girlfriend Lana Clarkson, on February 3, 2003. The cause of death determined for Spector who was due to be released from prison in 2024 is covid-19. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook  / Instagram  or Subscribe to our website