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Taylor T Carlson

Taylor T Carlson Assistant Editor/Senior Staff Writer Taylor T. Carlson was born August 17, 1984, and has called the Vegas Valley home his entire life. A die-hard fan of classic rock and metal music, Taylor has been writing album and concert reviews since he was 16 years old, and continues to do so, having done well over 1,000 reviews. He is also a fan of video gaming and cinema, and has reviewed a number of games and films as well, old and new alike. His thorough and honest (some would say brutally honest) reviewing style has won him the respect of hundreds of music fans and musicians alike, both local and abroad, and the ire of just as many others. Despite being one of the youngest attendees at classic hard rock/metal shows around Vegas, he is also one of the most knowledgeable, having gained the unofficial nickname of “The Eddie Trunk of Las Vegas.” In addition to reviews, Taylor has written and self-published three books on classic hard rock bands, and is a regular participant in rock and roll trivia contests. Taylor also holds a masters degree in special education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and has appeared on the hit History Channel television series Pawn Stars. His dream is to be able to one day make a living from writing music books and reviews.
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Star Wars films – A Look Back at All Six Movies!

NOTE: This article may contain spoilers for those who have not watched the films. As of this writing, there is only about one week until Star Wars Episode VII –…

The Best of 2015! Taylor Carlson’s Picks for Best Shows and Albums of the Year

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On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Vinyl inside the Hard Rock Hotel played host to a performance from some of rock’s finest – Eric Martin, the Babys, Firehouse, and Ratt. Needless…

Sin City Sinners – Rocking the City of Sin with David Ellefson from Megadeth!

The Sinners are still rocking Sin City, eight years later. And the quartet shows no signs of letting up! For the unfamiliar, the Sin City Sinners comprise the talents of…

Queen – The 1973 Self-Titled Debut from the Classic Rock Legends!

With some of classic rock’s biggest hits and a sound all their own, Queen is a band that needs no introduction. Frontman Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor,…

KISS Nothin’ to Lose – Book Chronicles the Band’s Early Formative Years!

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