Author: Thomas Newman

During the 1960s and early 1970s, there were hundreds of songs written to either convey support for the troops in Vietnam or express disdain for the government that had put them there. Some songs actually…

Aaron Neville was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 24, 1941. He was born into a musical family. His mother wanted him to study an instrument, and his uncle, George “Big Chief Jolly” Landry…

The landscape of addiction is littered with depression, fear, and self-destructive behaviors. In order to avoid these pitfalls people engage in obtaining professional help, enter 12 step programs while seeking help from family. People also…

Jamey Johnson is a true country veteran. Although he hasn’t released an album in almost 10 years, he still manages to somehow keep outlaw country—an unfortunately dying breed—alive and kicking amongst mainstream hitters. Johnson’s music…

Weddings often feature a mother-son dance. As a result, mother-of-the-groom songs are just as important as father-of-the-bride songs. Fortunately, there are plenty of possibilities, meaning interested individuals are sure to be capable of finding something…

Known as Toto, this American-based rock band was first put together in 1977 out of Los Angeles, California by David Paich (keyboards and vocals) and Jeff Porcaro (drummer) after playing together as session musicians on…

Ferlin Husky isn’t talked about much nowadays. However, he was a skilled country musician of the 20th century, whose versatility enabled him to jump from genre to genre with enviable smoothness. Indeed, there is no…

The Dead Kennedys only recorded songs together for about eight years, but they left an indelible mark on the music industry as a whole. Formed in 1978, the California-based punk rock group quickly turned casual…