Bedroom Collection

The B-52's burst onto the Athens, Georgia music scene in 1976. Their quirky, surf-dance sound was one of the more influential and redefining styles to come out of the post-punk era. Tracks like Planet...

Amy Winehouse was known for her distinctive voice and blend of R&B, jazz, and soul sounds. She grew up surrounded by professional musicians and singers that influenced her musical journey from...

Saul Hudson, better known as 'Slash and lead guitarist of Guns 'N Roses, led the band to fame during the late '80s and early '90s with his guitar prowess and songwriting abilities. His...

This piece captures the spirit of a memorable moment at Live Aid '85— the moment Freddie had the 100,000-strong Webley Stadium crowd in his hands. Little did they know he was running...

The early 1980s ushered in a 'new wave' of music and bands that pushed the concept of branding to new heights. Devo, a quirky group out of Akron, Ohio, understood...

Lead singer Steven Tyler of the band Aerosmith is known best for his dynamic voice and signature scarf-draped microphone stand. In a 2007 Blender interview, he told how he wore...

Joey Ramone (a.k.a. Jeffrey Ross Hyman) was born and raised in a tough Queens, New York neighbourhood. He survived an abusive upbringing as well as mental and physical health challenges throughout his life. In...

Johnny Cash grew up poor, the son of an Arkansas farmer, in America's heartland. His song catalogue resonates many aspects of his life. As a musician and songwriter, he never lost touch with...

Bob Marley grew up in a Trench Town, a poor neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. His life was not easy. Living in poverty throughout his youth during the 1950s was a...

Radiohead came out of the late 80s British alternative music scene. Their music is a mix of a wide range of sounds including punk, new age, and rock. No two albums are alike...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers burst onto the LA music scene during the mid-1980s with their combination of alt-rock, funk and punk-infused sound. By the mid-1990s, they became true hitmakers....

Frank Zappa's discography could be described as a non-conformist, eclectic, eccentric collection of free-form improvisations from the fringe of the California music scene. His music was a complex blend of rock, jazz,...

Is there anything quite like sitting on the dock at night in full moonlight? The lake is calm as glass, and you're enjoying sharing a bottle of your finest with...

The canoe is one of the great Canadian icons, the product of ingenious indigenous design co-opted by European settlers and fur traders. Today it is the quintessential symbol of cottage life and a favourite...

While the Northern Lights, or 'Aurora borealis', are scientifically explained as "electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere," they have long been part of human mythology....

If you've ever enjoyed your morning coffee on the dock, warming in the early sunrise as you sip your cup of Joe, you'll feel this piece. I've spent many mornings at the...

This digital painting features a classic Peterborough canoe profile, manufactured by the Peterborough Canoe Co. Ltd. These traditional canoes were manufactured in southern Ontario by this company from 1892-1961. Today,...

I sometimes think sailors are a little OCD (like me), but they sure know how to make things like this coil of rope conform to their need for symmetrical order....

Vintage motorcycles like the 1930 Harley-Davidson DL 742 stand the test of time. They’re classic for a reason. Often rare beauties that get better with age, many have interesting backstories....

Vintage motorcycles like the 1931 Indian Scout 101 stand the test of time. They’re classic for a reason. Often rare beauties that get better with age, many have interesting backstories....