Erwin Barendregt

Erwin Barendregt, owner of A Pop Life (.nl) blog. Subtitle My life with music show the reason behind blog-subjects. Personal stories and preferences are the main subject for the posts and reviews on this blog. Erwin is a passionate musiclover and can frequently be found in concert venues in Holland, and is a person who lacks the stamina/talent to be a musician himself :-).

Most commented posts

  1. Prince releases the fine album Come (and nobody seems to care) — 48 comments
  2. Lovesexy: Prince’s crowning achievement — 48 comments
  3. 30 years ago, the best show I ever witnessed — 40 comments
  4. Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times — 30 comments
  5. My 10 best Genesis songs — 26 comments

Author's posts

Sep 09 2016

Guilty pleasures

Guilty pleasures: a strange and peculiar phenomenon. Why the need measure and compare your musical taste to others think? However, the temptation is too big, even for me: a top 10…

Aug 24 2016

Paisley Park Museum – City Of Chanhassen

Paisley Park Museum – City Of Chanhassen

Aug 18 2016

30 years ago, the best show I ever witnessed

1986 was an important year. I turned 20 years old, moved to Amsterdam into a (spaceous) flat. I bought my first cd-player and on August 18th I went to a concert that would resound for years to come: Prince & The Revolution at Ahoy Rotterdam.

Jul 29 2016

Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Garage still up to date

How an album from 1979 unfortunately sadly gains actuality. Via the Iranian revolution to the current day and time.

Jul 08 2016

The greatest albumcovers

Raymond van het Groenewoud - Kamiel In België (allmusic.com)

The greatest albumcovers, plus covers selected by visitors. Nice viewing!

Jun 22 2016

Prince, the closing

The closing of my Prince tribute. What is the best? What is het worst? An analysis.

Jun 07 2016

Prince Day – State of Minnesota Proclamation

State of Minnesota Proclamation: June 7th, 2016: Prince Day!

May 14 2016

Prince satellites, top 10

Prince’s muse was so enormous; he didn’t just release his music using his own name, but also used multiple pseudonyms. He also gave away a lot. A selection.

May 07 2016

Prince, top 50, numbers 10 to 1

On April 21st 2016 Prince passed away, one of the greatest geniuses on the history of (pop)music. Top 50 best songs: 10 to 1.

May 03 2016

Prince, top 50, numbers 25 to 11

On April 21st 2016 Prince passed away, one of the greatest geniuses on the history of (pop)music. Top 50 best songs: 25 to 11.

May 01 2016

Prince, top 50, numbers 50 to 26

On April 21st 2016 Prince passed away, one of the greatest geniuses on the history of (pop)music. Top 50 best songs: 50 to 26.

Apr 29 2016

Prince 1958-2016

And then it was April 21, 2016. Prince Rogers Nelson, one of the greatest geniuses in the history of (pop)music, is no more. A tribute.

Apr 29 2016

A Resolution Honoring Prince Rogers Nelson – City Of Minneapolis

A Resolution Honoring Prince Rogers Nelson – City Of Minneapolis

Apr 27 2016

S.Res.444 – A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Prince

S.Res.444 – A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Prince

Apr 21 2016

Statement by the President on the Passing of Prince – The White House

Statement by the President on the Passing of Prince – The White House 04/21/2016