John Denver began his career playing with folk groups in the 1960s. After signing as a solo artist to RCA, he scored his commercial breakthrough with his fourth album, Poems, Prayers & Promises. Although his…
Alfred Matthew “Weird Al” Yankovic has built a career out of mocking other artists. Everyone from Queen and Joan Jett to Eminem and R. Kelly have felt the sharp side of his tongue. Considering the…
In 1968, James Taylor released his self-titled debut. No one noticed. A year later, he released its follow-up, Sweet Baby James. This time around, the whole world noticed. Suddenly, Taylor was the central figure in…
The Beach Boys rode to fame on a wave of sun, surf, and teenage dreams. Their irresistible harmonies and evocative lyrics embodied the California Sound, and by the time they were in their early 20s,…
If there was ever a singer who knew how to weave a good tale, it was country artist Tom T. Hall. His sharp observations and ability to find the extraordinary in the mundane won him…
Don Williams was always more than just another country artist. He was a legend, connecting with audiences in a way few of his peers could dream of and resonating with each new generation in turn….
Smokey Robinson served as the founder and frontman of the Miracles for almost 20 years, eventually leaving the group to pursue his career as both a solo artist and Motown’s vice president in 1972. His…
Darius Rucker is a talented country artist who got his start in the music business as a member of the band Hootie and the Blowfish. Rucker launched his very successful career as a solo artist…
Over 40 years since they launched themselves onto the international stage, AC/DC are still rocking and rolling with the best of them. They’ve lost members, gained members, weathered criticism, and gotten old. Somewhere along the…