It is pretty difficult to imagine a drummer without a hand and that too a metal/hard rock drummer. Rick Allen is one inspirational musician living with disability who can challenge your imagination. Richard John Cryil Allen (born on Novemember 1, 1963) is the drummer for one of the greatest hard rock band “Def Leppard” since the age of 15.
“It was …

Been listening to songs of a particular genre, it was certainly not possible to make a complete list. However, I went through several forums and websites in the internet and tried my best to make a good list. Please suggest other songs about medical conditions or illness by commenting.
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1. “Learning to Live” by Dream Theater

Once again we dance in …

Along with pianists and violinists, guitarists are one of the most vulnerable musicians to hand injuries. Guitarists frequently develop repetitive strain injury and tendonitis (tendinitis/tendinitides) that may coexist with compression nerve syndromes because of non functional posture and positioning of the upper extremities during long-term practice and performance. Musicians aren’t generally known for their athletic prowess, but it is physical …

“We rehearsed and rehearsed. Then I lost my voice completely before our first Japan tour. I got diagnosed with nodules. Bad news… All these years of screaming without any technique at all had finally taken its toll on my vocal chords and struck me in the worst possible moment. I had to take 6 months off and re-learn everything. Speaking, …

Overall health can be  achieved only through the combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Music affects us in ways that are more direct and substantial than just about any other stimuli. It posses a profound effect on our body and psyche.
“There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.” …