Heart began life in 1967 under the name of The Army. Several years and numerous name changes later, they emerged with their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1975. Over the following few years, they established themselves as one of the biggest bands in the US. Their fortunes took a nosedive in the early 1980s, but…
Eric Andersen was part of the early ’60s Greenwich Village folk scene in New York. After two decades of flying solo and releasing 16 studio albums, Andersen decided to be part of the Danko/Fjeld/Andersen trio. They would go on to release three studio albums together, performing together for nearly nine years. In 1998, Eric Andersen…
After listening to most of Trey Songz’s albums and songs, you will agree that he utilizes the full extent of his voice and sings with power and emotion that has often been mistaken as forceful singing or trying too hard. However, Trey Songz never recognized his vocal abilities until he was fourteen. His musical influences…
In 1997, when Sugar Ray released the pop-influenced single, “Fly,” they were destined to be one of the best pop-rock acts of their time. However, their decline was quick and happened all at once, and by the early 2000s, the band could barely sell a thousand albums. The band, which featured members who grew together…
In 1991, vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas came together to form Incubus. Bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich and Gavin “DJ Lyfe” Koppell joined later, only to be replaced by Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore. After their first two albums failed to make much of an impression, they hit pay…
After coming to fame with the Faces, Rod Stewart branched off as a solo artist. His first couple of solo projects were overlooked, but eventually, people began to embrace the riffs, the rasp, and that signature mullet. Over 50 years later, he’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, with a massive 250 million…
Joni Mitchell once said “I’m a painter first. I sing my sorrow and I paint my joy.” Considering her status as one of the most respected singer-songwriters of the 20th century, it might seem strange that she considers herself a visual artist before a musical one. But then again, Mitchell has never been easy to…
My personal music tastes tend to lean towards female musicians such as Mariah Carey, Sade, and Aretha Franklin. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like male singers because I have always loved listening to Bob Dylan and the likes of Hank Williams. However, I often forget about Bonnie Raitt, who also happens to be my…
Van Morrison is a legendary rocker inducted in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. His long and storied career stands for itself. He’s released 40 albums throughout his career and we’ve seen a bit of diversity through the years. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and has performed with artists from around the…