Author: Thomas Newman

Trixter is an American glam metal band. The band was originally formed in 1983 by Steve Brown, Pete Loran, Alan Chapple, and Tony Markellis under the name “First Kiss.” After releasing one album with this…

Patti Page first recorded “Tennessee Waltz” in 1950, and the Pennsylvania girl who had been singing since age five soon became a national sensation. Page’s wholesome beauty and warm alto voice made her one of…

The Big Chill is a ferociously intelligent, wonderfully witty comedy-drama about a group of old college friends who reunite 15 years after graduating when a member of their group dies. With a starry cast of…

House of Lords is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1987 by ex-Angel members James Christian (singer) and George Lynch (guitarist) and drummer Ken Mary, and bassist…

The Dixie Dregs were an American rock, country, and southern band active in the 1970s and 1980s. They played a fusion of progressive rock and jazz-fusion styles. The band was formed in Lynchburg, Virginia, the…

Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale co-wrote the script for this science fiction classic. The idea originated with Gale thumbing through a yearbook. According to All The Right Movies, several things needed to be changed before…

Dangerous Toys is an American, Texas-based rock band. The band released four full-length albums throughout their career, one live album, and were unofficially disbanded after lead singer Jason McMaster’s near-decade-long hiatus. They are best known…

Since forming in 1985, Faster “Pussycat” has released six studio albums and become one of the most respected glam metal bands worldwide. The band’s name alone helped them establish a reputation as a group with…

April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. The band has been through many changes, with Myles Goodwyn as the only constant member. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame…