Rob Skane
Ace Frehley: That 70s Sound – by Rob Skane. Ace Frehley was my first guitar hero. When I heard him play the guitar, I was transported to places that I didn’t even know existed. Maybe you can relate? I can’t quite describe the feeling, but his guitar solos resonated with my entire being. The phrasing, […]
A Pile of Rock – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. Rockpile. Man oh man. The short-lived combo platter of Billy Bremner, Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe, and Smashing Terry Williams blew minds, broke hearts, and played fast(er) and loud(er). They looked cool doing it, too. Pro Tip for you kids, it’s time for some […]
Carly Simon, you’re so vain … google it. I mean, no one buys records anymore, so why would you even know who she is? No offense, but she was, is, and will always be more popular than your band. Relax, already – it’s not always about you. Trust me, sometimes we all feel like we’ve […]
A Book Review: The Cars – Let the Stories Be Told – by Rob Skane. I remember the first time I heard “Just What I Needed” on the radio. I had no idea who the band was at the time, but my mind was blown. I remember thinking, how can he say “time, time” – […]
By Rob Skane. On a platform that is inundated with highlight reels and hot (well, mostly lukewarm) takes, Baddog Sports stands out. He has carved out his own corner of social media by turning a passion for sports into a fast-growing YouTube channel. The reactions and analyses are always sharp, informative, and spirited. BaddogSports has […]
Book Review: “Shouting Out Loud: Lives of the Raincoats” – by Rob Skane. The Raincoats are a very important band in the history of the music that we all love. And while they used the same 12 notes as everyone else, they did it in a completely different way. Listen to their work and you’ll […]
Rob Skane – All Things Must Pass – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. Let’s say that your rocknroll aspirations are like a dock worker’s dream, mixed with panthers’ schemes to someday own the rodeo. You’ve got a heart full of soul, as they say in the biz – and by the biz, I […]
Now It’s Your Turn – Rob Skane – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. Going live on social media from your grandmother’s couch down in the painted panel basement isn’t a gig. Or a show. Or anything. Some might argue that it’s just a call out for attention and validation, but isn’t that what […]
Just Listen – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. Clem Burke, may he rest in peace, was a great drummer in a great band – Blondie. I know you know this, but if you don’t, then look for their LP “Parallel Lines.” It’s a good one and it’s a master class in rock’n’roll drumming […]
Let Me Stand Next to Your Fire – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. I have a lot of stories that begin as follows: “I was in this band once …”’ Well, I was in this band once with a drummer who fancied himself as a “MacGyver” type of fellow. However, there were very […]
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