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AC-DC, 'Back in Black' Quickly recovering from the death of singer Bon Scott in early 1980, AC/DC were back at it less than half a year later with a new singer and an album that paid tribute to their late bandmate at the same time it kicked off a whole new golden era for the group. Bryan Adams, 'Reckless' Adams was about to hit the big time with his previous album, 'Cuts Like a Knife,' but 'Reckless' pushed him over in 1984. The album hit No. 1 and spawned six hit singles. 'Reckless' pretty much set up ...

Creating digital copies of cherished analog recordings is a useful skill to have. Not only does it make listening to your collection easier, but you're preserving the original medium by causing less wear over time. Many modern turntables are already equipped with digital interfaces for this precise reason. Other setups will require some additional hardware, but none of it is beyond the reach of the vinyl hobbyist. So let's run through the process of recording and cleaning up your vinyl recordings. Bef...

You have a love for music and a desire to make your own melodies. But you just don’t know where to begin. Maybe you are interested in rocking a guitar like Eric Clapton or striking the ivory keys like Liberace. Does this sound like you? Using online lessons means you can learn to play an instrument at your own pace and when you have the time. Whatever your musical taste or instrument of choice, this list of sites is the perfect start to creating those sweet sounds. Learn Music Theory and Sheet Music Read...

Creatives can be in a tough spot when they don’t have internet access. We previously covered some creative Chrome apps that you can use offline — great for artists, photographers, writers, and anyone else channeling their creative energy on a Chromebook or with the Chrome browser. And now, we’re back with eight more for musicians, designers, and more. Music and Sound Effects Working with tunes, notes, and sound effects can be rewarding as well as fun. But if it’s your business, you should make sure you c...

Music makes the world go around, but do you actually know what it is? It’s one thing to say you enjoy music because you like listening to a lot of songs. It’s a whole different thing to really understand that music. If you love music and don’t know music theory, you’re doing yourself a great disservice. The more you understand the basics, the more you will appreciate your favorite songs and artists. It’s like understanding the meaning of songs. Do yourself a favor and use one of these great sites to lear...