Marty Balin was a singer, songwriter, and musician. He is known as the founder, lead singer, and main songwriter of Jefferson Airplane, a rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965. Balin is also known…

Devo is a rock band formed in 1973 in Akron, Ohio. The original lineup consisted of Alan Myers, along with two sets of brothers; Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh and Gerald and Bob Casale. However, the…

Charlie Daniels is one of the most iconic and influential country artists in history. His songs are known for their rebellious spirit, patriotism, traditionalism, and southern rock sound. He has an extensive catalog of hits…

“It’s who you are, it’s not what you do or what you have.”  Those are the sentiments of country music superstar Alan Jackson, and they sum him up pretty well. His incredible achievements do not…

Billy Squier is a rock musician and singer who was at the height of his fame during the early 1980s when he released a string of arena rock and crossover hits. His 1981 album ‘Don’t…

The Raspberries were formed in Mentor, Ohio, in the early 1970s. Eric Carmen and Jim Bonfanti enjoyed some success with their groups Cyrus Erie and the Choir. Another member, Wally Bryson and John Aleksic, were…

Roy Orbison was a singer, songwriter, and musician who began his career in 1953. He is typically associated with the rock, pop, country, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll music genres. Orbison is also known for…

Luther Vandross was born Luther Ronzoni Vandross on April 20, 1951, in New York. While growing up on Manhattan’s Lower Eastside, his mother encouraged him to play music. The first incarnation of his career was…

Tool is a rock band that started up in 1990 and has continued to the present time. It has met with both critical success and commercial success. However, it is interesting to note that Tool’s…