Pierino “Perry” Ronaldo Como was boring in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1912. When he was a toddler, he learned to play the organ by ear. His father, Pietro Como, and mother, Lucia Travaglini’s thirteen children, took…
Creedence Clearwater Revival was founded in El Cerrito, California, in 1967. According to IMDB, the inspiration for the group’s name came from a few different things. Credence Nuvall was a friend of John Fogerty. Someone…
The biggest disappointment in the musical career of Mott the Hoople was that they disintegrated right at the moment when they found success. Overall, the English rock band created a legacy that would influence many…
Steel Panther was formed in 2000 in Los Angeles California. The group is a glam metal parody band fronted by LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz who performs as Michael Starr. The other members of the…
Pennsylvania hard rock group Breaking Benjamin started their chart-topping career in late 2000. Breaking Benjamin was formed by founding guitarist Aaron Fink, bassist Mark Klepaski, singer Benjamin Burnley, and drummer Jeremy Hummel. According to the…
Collective Soul was founded in Stockbridge, Georgia, in 1992. The group got its name from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The original lineup was Ed Roland on lead vocals, guitarists Dean Roland and Ross Childress,…
Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians in all of history. His music has influenced rock, jazz, and pop for decades. He was a prolific artist that wrote over 200 songs during his…
Juan Gabriel was born on January 7, 1950, in Paracuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. He grew up in Juarez, the son of a single mother who worked as a housekeeper. Later in life, Gabriel purchased the home…
Cody Jinx was born on August 18, 1980, in Halton City, Texas. Currently, his style of music is described as alt-country, Americana, and country-rock. However, unlike many country artists, he started his career performing thrash…