When it comes to ranking Billy Joel albums, where does one start? As each album has its own particular flavor and all opinions are subjective, that means that there will always be someone in the…

When Shinedown released their first album, “Leave a Whisper,” in 2003, no one could have anticipated their upcoming commercial success or the enduring power of their melodies. Currently, they are preparing to launch a tour…

Billy Joel said, “I think music itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” He forgot to add…

Anyone who grew up during the 70’s and 80’s are undoubtedly familiar with the work of Eddie Money. While he may never have achieved the critical fame he may have wanted, there’s no doubt that…

Alice in Chains was formed in Seattle in 1987. They were part of the Grunge Era alongside groups like Nirvana and Candlebox. Layne Staley founded the group. Jerry Cantrell joined after he stayed with Staley…

When Dire Straits released their debut album in 1978, they’d been around for less than a year. While their lack of experience shone through, so did their potential. Seven years later, that potential was fully…

Stephan Jenkins founded Third Eye Blind in San Francisco, California, in 1993. The name refers to one of your chakras, the third eye. After graduating from the University of California Berkley, he decided to start…

Cheap Trick burst onto the scene in 1977 with a potent blend of new wave, power pop, blues, and even a little touch of punk. Robin Zander’s pin-up worthy good looks, Rick Nielsen’s blistering guitar,…

Gary Allan is a country music artist who began his career in 1996. Not only is he a signer, but he also writes many of his own songs and can play the guitar. In the…