Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album cover is one of the most iconic and recognisable pieces of art done for albums. The cover was created by London's famed Hipgnosis group of Aubrey Powell, Storm Thorgerson and Peter Christopherson. In an interview, Aubrey Powell tells how Pink Floyd wanted a simple, graphic cover; which [...]
Keith Emerson (2 November 1944 – 10 March 2016) was an English keyboardist and composer. He became internationally famous for his work with the Nice in the late 1960s, which included writing rock arrangements of classical music. After leaving the Nice in 1970, he was a founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), one of the [...]
DGMLive is calling for creative, talented film-makers to generate imaginative video footage to accompany key tracks from King Crimson’s extensive back catalogue which we will be soon uploading to our Youtube channel. The rules of this exciting opportunity to collaborate with King Crimson's music is simple: the footage submitted for inclusion in the video must [...]
This week, an architect working with us on the museum project sent plans to the council in Birmingham for outline planning permission. It's such a big deal, and it has been a long road to get even this far. Thinking back to the time all this started, it's an awesome thing to be sitting here [...]
Well, that's the Grammy's done until next year. Usually described as 'glittering,' and many, many other adjectives designed to wow. I don't know; I find it hard to get excited about award ceremonies. Occasionally there are a few awards handed out that I enjoy, but over all these type of events leave me decidedly under [...]
In 1967, The Moody Blues released 'Days of Future Passed' with amazing artwork by David Anstey. Any way you view the album, the art works. Try it! Also listen to the album which is an interesting blend of pop and classical.
