Author: Thomas Newman

System of a Down is a name that has seen less mention in recent times. This is because of the band’s release schedule. System of a Down has released new material in recent times, which…

Korn is a huge name in American rock. After all, the band has been very successful from a commercial perspective, as shown by how it has managed to sell more than 40 million records on…

Bill Withers only sang for about 15 years. Despite that fact, he was capable of doing what many people only dream of doing, creating a number of hit songs that resonate with the public today…

Otis Redding was considered one of the most prolific singers of his time. Although he was only active for a relatively short amount of time, from 1958 up until his death in 1967 as the…

The Eagles may have lived life in the fast lane, but their music has rarely veered away from the middle of the road. It might have made them anathema to the too-cool-for-school crowd, but it…

Since 1971, ZZ Top have released 15 studio albums and 44 singles. They’ve won countless awards, earned a place in pop culture, and made sunglasses and beards look the coolest things in the world. Until…

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…

Like so many rock groups, the Beastie Boys have been around for quite some time. They’re also a group that people either tend to love or hate. There’s not a lot of middle ground here….

Over 40 years since their debut album, Def Leppard are still one of the biggest acts in the world. To date, they’ve sold more than 100 million records worldwide, becoming one of only five rock…