The label “generational talent” gets thrown around a bit loosely these days but in the case of Jeff Beck, that description may be an understatement. Beck was able to do things with the electric guitar that most would be afraid to imagine, let alone attempt. He epitomized the quintessential virtuoso but was also an infamous…
Formed in the late 1960s, The Mamas & the Papas was an American folk-rock group that formed the musical backdrop of that era with hit songs such as “California Dreamin” and “Monday, Monday.” However, the group was short-lived due to intense drama behind the scenes that included heartbreaks, drug and substance abuse, and endless parties….
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 suitable for them. Here are ten awesome mother-of-the-groom songs: 10. “Mom” – Meghan Trainor Meghan Trainor has earned an enviable…
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 several albums for other bands. Toto’s musical style blends together funk, hard rock, jazz, pop, progressive rock, R&B, soul, R&B,…
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 better proof of Husky’s ability to remain on top of the trends than how he released more than a score…
Collective Soul was founded in Stockbridge, Georgia, in 1992. The group got its name from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The original lineup was Ed Roland on lead vocals, guitarists Dean Roland and Ross Childress, and Will Turpin and Shane Evans on drums and percussion. Collective Soul was one of the first grunge groups to…
Season 4 of Stranger Things came out in mid-2022. As always, the show made excellent use of period-appropriate music. Something that made already memorable scenes that much more so. Knowing the context for these songs might enable interested individuals to get even more enjoyment out of the whole thing. Here is our opinion of the…
CJ McCreery is one of the most influential and most renowned vocalists for heavy metal music, especially metalcore and deathcore music. The bands he has worked with over the years and the influence that the said bands have over the aforementioned genres can allude to this. Even though fans of metalcore and deathcore music recognize…
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 listeners into fans. Even today, there is still a dedicated fanbase. Perhaps even more importantly, younger audiences are discovering their…