The Beatles are the Most Creative Band of All Time

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The first jazz record ever recorded was by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band in 1917, and of course they were white because racism always rears its ugly head to hold black people back. When rock and roll exploded into human consciousness during the early 1950′s, black musicians like Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Smokey Robinson pioneered the way, but a white DJ named Alan Freed is believed to have coined the term “rock and roll”. The first real rock and roll record was “Shake, Rattle and Roll”, written by Jesse Stone who was black and recorded by Big Joe Turner who was also black but it wasn’t a hit. The vast majority of jazz and rock bands recorded songs written by songwriters who were not performers, with occasional exceptions like Duke Ellington and Buddy Holly. All time.

Paul is angelic in his pink suit with a white laced shirt. John is enigmatic peering out from the background.

The qualities which do make both Paul and John the best songwriters in history go beyond writing the greatest number of catchy classic songs. John and Paul’s melodies soared, floated, cascaded, dived and peaked with true dynamics, naturally following the syllabic lyric patterns – but not always. In the beginning, their lyrics were simple and their songs were simple love songs.

Average songwriters achieve the catchy quality by repeating a phrase endlessly or by beating a chorus to death. John and Paul found countless ways to be memorable without ever overly repeating something. Combining John, Paul and George created the best harmony vocals the world has ever experienced. John had a knack of placing a unique low harmony line underneath Paul’s high melody line so as to form a second melody which created unusual harmony effects. George is underrated as a lead guitarist by people with average or below average musical knowledge or ability, but most guitarists (including Eric Clapton) know better. George continually developed new guitar sounds for each Beatles song. John and Paul are also excellent guitarists and both recorded great leads as well as innovative rhythm tracks. The exact same thing can be said about John and Paul’s keyboard playing. Ringo mastered the art of drum sounds. Ringo invented a new style of slow drum playing, epitomized on A Day in the Life and Strawberry Fields Forever. John said many times, “Ringo has the best back beat in the business” and the successful studio drummers understand why John was correct.

Enjoying The Wildlife Of The Yucatan

From observing marine life while scuba diving to bird watching amongst Mayan ruins, exploration of wildlife has become one of the region’s most popular activities. As you explore nature in the Yucatan, keep an eye out for some Mexico’s most interesting creatures.

The Yucatan Peninsula is home to at least 125 species of mammals and approximately 25% of Mexico’s total mammal population. When touring the sites outside of Cancun, try to spot some of following creatures:

• Central American Spider Monkey – Some of the best sites to spot groups of playful spider monkey are the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Coba. Each of these popular sites is visited by numerous tours from Cancun and highly recommended by tourists and travel experts alike.

• Jaguar and Puma – There are five species of large felines native to the Yucatan.

• Whales – In the waters surrounding the Cancun area, at least 19 different species of whale can spotted throughout the year.

• Dolphins – Favorites of children and adults alike, 11 different species of dolphin inhabit the Yucatan waters, including the playful Bottlenose Dolphin. At least ten species of shark patrol the Caribbean waters surrounding Cancun, including the peaceful Whale Shark.

• Local Freshwater Fish – In addition to the incredible diversity found in the Yucatan’s freshwater populations, there are a handful of local species sought out by experts and curious travelers alike. Two of the most popular local species are the Yucatan Mosquitofish and the Mojarrita.

• Rays – While common varieties of rays can be found near Cancun (Southern Stingray, Manta Ray, Spotted Eagle Ray), the most interesting species is the Cownose Ray. Unlike any other region in Latin America, the Yucatan Peninsula features an incredible number of sprawling national parks and private preserves. Marine life is supported by sites such as Xcalak National Marine Park and the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, part of the important Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.

Having aDinner Party

When having a dinner party, a large aspect of its success is determined by the cocktails that you make available. You can really turn your party into a night to remember if you can expose your guests to some delicious drinks that they’ll never forget. In this article, we’ll relay some cocktail recipes that can surprise and impress your guests.

A commonly-used twist on a classic drink is known as the “Purple Haze”. Based off of the Long Island Iced Tea recipe, the drink gets its name from the famous Jimi Hendrix song since it is purple in color. While the drink shares many of the same ingredients as a Long Island, it features a distinct taste that provides a good dose of alcohol while still tasting delicious. To make a Purple Haze, you’re going to need the basic liquors that go into a Long Island – tequila, rum, vodka, and gin. In addition, you’re going to need the secret ingredient that gives the Purple Haze it’s color – Chambord, which is a raspberry-flavored cordial. You’ll also need a lemon-lime flavored soda and sweet and sour mix.

To make a single Purple Haze, mix ½ oz of the four Long Island liquors with ½ oz of Chambord. Add in an ounce of sour mix, and top it off with a splash of lemon-lime soda for a little carbonation. The result is a drink that packs a punch while still being very delicious. The Flaming Dr. Pepper can be a great addition to an evening, especially for a Tiki-themed party. Be forewarned – the drink involves lighting a liquor on fire