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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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Hair Nation and Cyanide – 80s Rock in Action at the House of Blues!

Once again, the House of Blues proved to be one of the top rock spots in Sin City! On the evening of Thursday, September 24, 2015, the venue played host…

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Dying to Live – First Album from the Guitarist’s New Musical Project!

With bands like Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake (with whom he currently plays) and a number of solo albums, Joel Hoekstra continues to leave a lasting impact on the world…

Deep Purple – Another Day, More New Deep Purple Live Material….

Deep Purple has been keeping busy, even nearly half a century since they began. The current lineup of the band features classic MK II members Ian Gillan (vocals), Roger Glover…

Nirvana – A Look Back at Bleach, the band’s 1989 debut LP!

When Nirvana released the Nevermind album in 1991, it was the album that changed the face of the music world forever. Practically overnight, gone were the synth pop and the…

“Defender” is the new track from Andy Scott’s Sweet!

Amongst the 70s British glam rock bands, Sweet was one of the finest. While they never took off in America the way that they did in their homeland, they scored…

Knee Deep in Purple and Tailgun – Classic Hard Rock on Stage at Babes!

At long last, after months of anticipation, Knee Deep in Purple (formerly Purplesque) made their live debut in Vegas. As one of the most difficult bands to pay tribute to,…