Author: Thomas Newman

Clint Black was born on February 4, 1962, in Long Branch, Texas. However, he was raised in Katy, Texas. He started playing the guitar and harmonica at age 13. Two years later, he joined his…

Wilco is an alternative rock band that was formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1994. The group was formed by the remaining members of Uncle Tupelo, an alternative country group, after lead singer Jay Farrar left…

Sly and the Family Stone may have burned out far too soon, but while they were around, they were the funkiest, coolest band on the scene. They were progressive, idealistic, and never anything but exuberant….

War is a much talked-about topic. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that there have been a lot of songs written about soldiers as well as other related subjects. Naturally,…

Dash Crofts and Jim Seals might be best recognized for the work they have displayed under their second names, though the two first collaborated in the music industry in bands such as the Crew Cuts,…

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…

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…

For two decades, Ronnie Milsap was the biggest thing in country music. The hits might not be coming as thick and fast as they did in the 70s and the 80s, but he’s still performing,…