Popularized Songs from Movies

Article by Phin Upham Who can hear “Preacher Man” without thinking of that famous scene in Pulp Fiction? Indeed, many movies have created memorable scenes built around songs. Here are just a few cinematic selections with their accompanying tracks. Full Metal Jacket – These Boots Were Made for Walkin The gritty realism of Full Metal…

A Portrait of Jack White

Article by Phin Upham   John Anthony Gillis was born in Detroit Michigan in 1975, the son of working class Catholic parents and the youngest of ten children. The man who would become Jack White fondly recalls his connection to the Diocese of Chicago: “I feel strongly connected to God,” an intense and ongoing connection…

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Four More Excellent Bands from Los Angeles

By Phin Upham Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood, but it’s also the home town of many of music’s greatest acts. The list of bands that hail from Los Angeles is encyclopedic, but here is a short review of some fan favorites from different eras. Bad Religion Bad Religion is headed by Greg Graffin,…