Harold Lloyd Jenkins was destined for stardom. Born in 1933, the Arkansas teenager was a standout baseball prospect. As a high school senior, he hit .450 and was offered a contract by the Philadelphia Phillies….
The group Fleetwood Mac started in London, England, in 1967. Over their career, they have sold over 100 million records, making them one of the world’s best-selling rock bands. VH1 lists them as one of…
In 1962, Jerry Landis reached No.97 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song called The Long Teen Ranger. It was a forgettable song and Jerry Landis was a forgettable artist. It was only when…
Rod Stewart kicked off his career in the Jeff Beck Group, got famous in the Faces, and became a megastar as a solo artist. He might not have become the critic’s darling in the same…
Bob Seger was born on May 6, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. His first music gig was with the Decibels alongside future manager Eddie Punch Andrews. After several years he moved to Ann Arbor and started…
There are several eternal influencers in the lifeblood of Country music. None more important than Hank Williams. He lived only a short time, but the impact of his songs will never die. As Paul Simon…
Since the MTV days when Nelson, Motley Crue, and Cinderella ruled the airwaves, hair metal has grown a lot in popularity. However, the music genre was still prevalent in the early 1980s when L.A. Guns,…
The band known as Black Label Society hails from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1998, by Zakk Wylde (vocals), Nick Catanese (guitar), John DeServio (bass), and Phil Ondich (drums) released their debut album (Sonic Brew)….
The British rock band Asking Alexandria became a sensation when the six-piece group made its debut in 2006. Their popularity soared when they showed up at popular venues including the Aftershock Festival, The Great Saltair,…