Queen: my very first music love

Queen? Really? Yes, really. Queen is the first music that genuinely felt mine. Loved the music, image, everything! Up until Jazz/Live Killers.

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…

Paisley Park Museum – City Of Chanhassen

Paisley Park Museum – City Of Chanhassen

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.

My favorite music, part 2 (by guest author Timur)

Timur tekening North Sea Jazz Festival (apoplife.nl)

The second story by my son Timur. The goings on at the North Sea Jazz Festival and other music memories.

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.

The greatest albumcovers

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

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

My favorite music (by guest author Timur)

Timur-schrijf-boekje (apoplife.nl)

On July 1st my blog A Pop Life is launched. My son Timur has written a beautiful story about what music means to him and on his first concert: Doe Maar!

Prince, the closing

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

Prince Day – State of Minnesota Proclamation

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