Judas Priest formed in 1969. Five years later, they released their debut album, Rocka Rolla. It had promise, but not enough to generate much interest. Over the next couple of albums, the band trimmed the…

Brett Young is a country music artist who recently emerged on the Nashville music scene, but in the short time that he’s been performing professionally, he has made a tremendous impact, amassing a notable fan…

One of the best things about Phish as a band is that they have no shortage of original material. And yet, despite having their well-crafted catalogs full of songs, covers also have a significant presence…

At the age of 16, Peter Frampton joined The Herd, a short-lived but moderately successful band that turned him into a teen idol overnight. Keen to impress people more for his talents than his looks,…

Korn is one of the most notable names when it comes to nu metal. For those who are unfamiliar, this is a kind of metal incorporating influences from other music genres that managed to become…

The Doobie Brothers are one of the most successful rock bands of all time. They have been generating hit after hit for over 40 years. With their distinctive sound and great songwriting, it’s no wonder…

John Mellencamp was born on October 7th, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana. He was born with spina bifida, which required a lot of hospitalization. During this time, he developed an interest in music. As a teenager,…

It is easy to understand why the Beatles are such an attractive option for other artists to cover. Generally speaking, their songs are complex but not overly complicated. Their lyrics, almost seamlessly brilliant, are witty,…