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My Personal Essays On The Most Important Musical Artists On The Soundtrack Of My Life
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Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why ABBA Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why ABBA Matters To Me
They were the most important Swedish import other than Volvo automobiles. They have written and recorded amazing pop music masterpieces…
Michael Hersh
Sep 27, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Van Halen Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Van Halen Matters To Me
They were essential to introducing me to my favorite genre of music (Hard Rock/Heavy Metal). They were the first hard rock band I was…
Michael Hersh
Aug 14, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Bob Seger Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Bob Seger Matters To Me
He was the working man’s musician. He was responsible for the #1 jukebox tune of all time, Old Time Rock & Roll. With a classic raspy…
Michael Hersh
Jul 27, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why John Williams Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why John Williams Matters To Me
Star Wars. Jaws. E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone. Superman. Home Alone. Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Saving…
Michael Hersh
Jul 6, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Journey Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Journey Matters To Me
They were the greatest “commercial” rock band of all time. The band’s origins began when Neil Schon and Gregg Rolie branched out from…
Michael Hersh
Jun 25, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Lionel Richie Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Lionel Richie Matters To Me
Michael Jackson may have ruled the 80’s R&B scene, but another guy created some masterpieces that made me appreciate him as the best of the…
Michael Hersh
Jun 22, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Everclear Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Everclear Matters To Me
“Just the sound of my little girl laughing….. Makes me happy just to be alive!” (from Song From An American Movie Part 2) -Art Alexakis
Michael Hersh
Jun 12, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Lindsey Buckingham Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Lindsey Buckingham Matters To Me
He was the creative force that rejuvenated Fleetwood Mac when he and Stevie Nicks joined in the 70’s. He is proof that some things simply…
Michael Hersh
May 29, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Robert Randolph & The Family Band Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Robert Randolph & The Family Band Matters To Me
His band is the ultimate” hipster” band fusing together elements of rock & roll, blues, funk, and gospel. He is a Jersey guy born in…
Michael Hersh
May 24, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Ace Frehley Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Ace Frehley Matters To Me
He has inspired countless musicians to pick up a guitar and learn how to play He was my favorite member of KISS for a long time before I…
Michael Hersh
May 18, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Dokken Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Dokken Matters To Me
They are one of the most underappreciated and under-rated bands not just in the glam metal genre but in the entire scope of rock & roll…
Michael Hersh
May 14, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why The White Stripes Matter To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why The White Stripes Matter To Me
They were the ultimate garage rock duo. Their masterpiece, Elephant, would be one of my three albums I’d listen to for eternity if stranded…
Michael Hersh
May 9, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Paul Stanley Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Paul Stanley Matters To Me
“The one who tell you that you can’t are the people that have already failed themselves!” -Paul Stanley
Michael Hersh
May 8, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Def Leppard Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Def Leppard Matters To Me
They were part of the British Metal Invasion in the early 80’s, but became the essential glam metal band by 1987. Their albums Pyromania…
Michael Hersh
May 2, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Green Day Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Green Day Matters To Me
They began as a small-time indie punk band and became one of the biggest acts in rock & roll history. They are the godfathers of pop punk…
Michael Hersh
Apr 24, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Simon & Garfunkel Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Simon & Garfunkel Matters To Me
They might be the least relevant of all of the artists in Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox Hall Of Fame, but definitely still were very important…
Michael Hersh
Apr 18, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Dave Matthews Band Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Dave Matthews Band Matters To Me
They were the ultimate hipster band that eventually became the ultimate frat-boy band. Their live concert experiences were simply amazing…
Michael Hersh
Apr 17, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Neil Diamond Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Neil Diamond Matters To Me
Some call him the “Jewish” Elvis Presley. If you grew up in a Jewish household in the 70’s and 80’s, your mother preached his greatness to…
Michael Hersh
Apr 13, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Cinderella Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Cinderella Matters To Me
They might have looked like chicks, but their looks only tell half of the story. This band truly rocked and appealed to the guys for their…
Michael Hersh
Apr 11, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why “Weird” Al Yankovic Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why “Weird” Al Yankovic Matters To Me
He is the greatest parody musician of all time. He is an artist that should have been a novelty act, but has become a legend in the world…
Michael Hersh
Apr 10, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Peter Cetera Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Peter Cetera Matters To Me
He was the bassist and lead vocalist in Chicago. He became the focal point in the band when they became a more adult contemporary pop group…
Michael Hersh
Apr 5, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Fleetwood Mac Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Fleetwood Mac Matters To Me
They had one of the highest-selling albums of all time, Rumours, in 1977. They were a band who could replace their lead vocalists and…
Michael Hersh
Apr 3, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why KISS Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why KISS Matters To Me
YOU WANTED THE BEST AND YOU GOT THE BEST… THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!….The Starchild, Paul Stanley. The Demon, Gene Simmons. Space…
Michael Hersh
Mar 30, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Michael Jackson Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Michael Jackson Matters To Me
He was the “King Of Pop”. He transcended popular culture. He was the greatest entertainer of my generation. He broke down the MTV color…
Michael Hersh
Mar 28, 2018
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Boston Matters To Me
Mikey’s Ultimate Jukebox: Why Boston Matters To Me
They recorded one of the most iconic and highest selling debut albums of all time. They are a staple of classic/AOR rock & roll. They…
Michael Hersh
Mar 26, 2018
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