Music

December 25, 2023

Guitarist Tim Henson Shows off Amazing Skills With Unplugged Performance of Polyphia’s “Playing God”

Even though some heavier music genres may not be as popular among the general public, they are home to some of the most gifted musicians out there. The band Polyphia is a great example of this, especially their lead guitarist, Tim Henson. By offering an unplugged version of one of the group's top hits, “Playing God,” he also got to showcase his amazing guitar playing abilities, which are nothing short of hypnotic.

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November 27, 2023

Dolly Parton Dazzles in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Uniform at NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show

This year, Thanksgiving came with an extra side of sparkle, all thanks to Dolly Parton. The country superstar took the stage for the halftime show at the Thanksgiving football match between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders. With this dazzling performance, Parton kicked off the 133rd annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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November 23, 2023

Airplane Passenger Sits Next to Man Playing Electronic Bagpipes and Shares This Discovery With the Internet

Among contemporary musical instruments, there are synthesizers, electronic drum kits, and electric guitars. But it turns out another instrument also has a modern counterpart. A video posted to Twitter by user @Vamos_DCU has been making waves online by introducing thousands of people to a unique invention—the electronic bagpipe. The user first spotted this gadget when his seatmate took it out on a flight. “A guy in my flight apparently plays the bagpipes,” they write.

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November 16, 2023

Mystery Man on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Album Cover Is Finally Identified After 52 Years

Upon its release in 1971, Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth studio album known as Led Zeppelin IV, became an instant classic. While it is one of the most popular rock albums of all time, its cover art was long shrouded in mystery. Featuring a framed portrait of a man hanging on a decaying wallpapered wall, it is often seen in record stores, on t-shirts, and music magazine write-ups.

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