Def Leppard started in 1977 in Sheffield, England. They were one of the most influential British heavy metal groups in the 80s. Pete Willis and Rick Savage formed the group when they were teenagers alongside…
Considered as an English new wave band, Duran Duran was originally founded by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist John Taylor from Birmingham, England in 1978. They quickly became bona fide rock stars. Roger Taylor was…
The American rock band known as Van Halen was first formed in 1972 by brothers Eddie Van Halen (guitarist) and Alex Van Halen (drums) out of Pasadena, California. Frontman David Lee Roth and bassist Michael…
Georgia Thunderbolts is a five-piece band of southern rockers hailing from Rome, GA, at the Appalachians’ foot. Their music is a unique blend of 70’s southern rock, blues, country, and hard rock, which has gained…
The Cars is one of the most iconic bands from the 1970’s and 1980’s. They hit the New Wave scene powerfully and would have many hit singles and albums. Their music is a unique mixture…
A music artist with two careers – songwriter and performer – and a profession with two facets – actor and musician – Mac Davis has enjoyed success in both the worlds of entertainment. Born on…
The American punk band known as Fenix TX was originally founded as Riverfenix in 1995 out of Houston, Texas. As Riverfenix, they released the EP (G.B.O.H.) and the album (Riverfenix) through independent record labels. Founders…
Red Hot Chili Peppers was started as a one-off joke in 1983 by vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael ‘Flea’ Balzary, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, They didn’t stay a joke for long. By…
In 1989, lead vocalist Scott Weiland, brothers Dean DeLeo (guitarist) and Robert DeLeo (bassist), and Eric Kretz drummer) formed the American alternative hard rock band known as Stone Temple Pilots. Hailing from San Diego, California,…