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New Book & Comicbook In The Works!
I resently added Artificial Intellegence graphis softerware so I can create some pretty complex images and incorporate them with the rest of my work. This poster image is my first try at AI.
The release date for both whill be on or around December 8, 2024
In the meantime you can purchase the 24 page peek into the Power Pop book
Co-Written By Clark Williams and Ray Knight of KFMG Radio 98.9 FM
The "Sampler Edition" is Available Now!
1953 War of the Worls movie condensed into comicbook form with really cool images.
The ready version will be only $12
Excerpt from "Power Pop", Pages 160 & 162
Power pop is a harder type of pop-rock that combines classic rock band instrumentation—guitar, bass, drums, and occasional keyboards—with catchy pop hooks highlighting the lead vocalist. Power pop music is often recognized for its powerful lead vocals and recognizable guitar riffs. Notable power pop artists include Cheap Trick, The Knack, Big Star, The Cars, Paul Collins, Todd Rundgren, Nick Lowe, The Raspberries, and The Romantics.
Power pop is a harder type of pop-rock that combines classic rock band instrumentation—guitar, bass, drums, and occasional keyboards—with catchy pop hooks highlighting the lead vocalist. Power pop music is often recognized for its powerful lead vocals and recognizable guitar riffs. Notable power pop artists include Cheap Trick, The Knack, Big Star, The Cars, Paul Collins, Todd Rundgren,
Nick Lowe, The Raspberries, and The Romantics.
"I Think We’re Alone Now” by The Rubinoos, "Heart of Glass" by Blondie, "Starry Eyes” by The Records, "September Gurls" by Big Star, "Couldn't I Just Tell You" by Todd Rundgren, and "Cruel to Be Kind" by Nick Lowe. These hits were significant because they stood in contrast to the long song forms of other 1970s genres like classic rock, progressive rock, and disco.
The Four Characteristics of Power Pop
1. Hook-driven short songs: Power pop's influences date back to Buddy Holly and The Beatles, who favored short, hooky songs. This taste for brevity endures in classic power pop records such as The Knack's Get The Knack and Big Star's #1 Record.
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2. Jangle guitars: Power pop frequently hinges around bright, jangly guitars reminiscent of those played by John Lennon, George Harrison, and The Byrds' Roger McGuinn. The iconic guitarists of power pop, such as R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Big Star's Chris Bell used similar guitars (often made by Rickenbacker or Fender) to achieve similar tones.
3. Personal lyrical subjects: Most power pop lyrics focus on themes like love, heartache, and personal growth. The words tend to be directly linked to the singer's emotions and life experiences.
4. Strong overlap with new wave: New wave was a pop-rock movement that was directly derived from 1970s punk rock, and scenes overlapped significantly. For instance, perhaps the most famous song penned by power pop artist Nick Lowe is "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," which was performed by post-punk new wave artist Elvis Costello.