PinnedPeter HarrisAlbum Artwork; endangered species?The White Album (Beatles, 1968), The Black Album (Metallica, 1991). Neither one of these landmark records technically even had a name. The…Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020
Peter Harris2020: The year that stole heroes.In a now all too familiar topic, I find myself reflecting on those that we lost in this year of sacrifice and setbacks. Of course, every…Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Peter HarrisWhat Revolution awaits the Music Industry?The twentieth century was a resounding success for the record industry. As mediums such as radio and compact discs were invented and made…Nov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
Peter HarrisLooking back 100 years…Music in 1920.Well, it’s the year 2020, and that means The Roaring Twentieswere officially one hundred years ago! Thinking about this led me to diving…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
Peter HarrisRobert Johnson’s Deal with the Devil (?)Robert Johnson, the king of the Delta Blues. He who traveled to a lonely crossroads one night to sell his soul to the devil, in exchange…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
Peter HarrisThe Bijou Theater: entertaining Knoxville, TN. for 111 years.The Lamar House was constructed in 1817 in Knoxville, TN. by Irish immigrant Thomas Humes as an upscale hotel. It was originally called the…Nov 16, 2020Nov 16, 2020
Peter HarrisA Maze of Bleakness, from Van Halen to Kurelek.As a young teen music was a huge part of my life. I guess it always has been. As a child I would sit on the floor by the fireplace and…Nov 15, 2020Nov 15, 2020