Author: Thomas Newman

Among the traits that set Wu-Tang Clan apart in the ’90s and 2000s, the hip-hop scene is their incredible lyricism and showmanship, which set the bar for many other hip-hop acts to follow. They are…

Starting in 1967 was the American rock band from Champaign, Illinois, called REO Speedwagon. During the 1970s, as a group, they developed for themselves a devoted collection of fans that idolized the band and its…

Stone Temple Pilots is an American rock band that has been around since the late 1980s. However, its line-up has seen some significant changes over time. For those who are unfamiliar, Stone Temple Pilots was…

Rock fans have a tendency to come and go, but some of them have genuine staying power. One such band that has been a consistent performer since the early 1990s is Tool. They haven’t released…

Born Stephen Demitri Georgiou in in London, England, Stevens converted to Islam at age 29 and adopted the name Yusuf which means “Jesus” in Arabic. The following year, he released his last album (Back to…

In total, there are twenty-two studio albums to Deep Purple’s credit since they first formed together as a British rock band in 1968. In addition to that, there are also forty-five live albums, twenty-eight compilation…

Art Garfunkel may have been the main voice of Simon & Garfunkel, but Paul Simon was the brains. His gift for songwriting, deep understanding of music history, appreciation for different genres, and ability to craft…

King Crimson is a well-known name in progressive rock. This is because it started up in 1968, meaning that its successes have influenced a wide range of artists in a wide range of genres. However,…

Dire Straits may not have stuck around for long, but no one can say they didn’t make the most of the time they had. Over the course of just six albums, they established themselves as…