Famous songs about trains range from country to rock, with a little bit of everything in between. While some songs glorify the train’s role in society, others take a more somber tone, talking about the dangers of train travel or the sadness that comes from leaving loved ones behind. No matter what your taste in…
Last Action Hero may have flopped hard on its original release in 1993, but since then, it’s redeemed itself as a cult classic. The soundtrack, meanwhile, was a major success right out of the gate, reaching number 7 on the US Billboard 200 and picking up rave reviews from the music press. A thrilling mix…
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is the 2006 American sports comedy film directed by Adam McKay and written by Will Ferrell and McKay. The film tells the story of Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell), a NASCAR driver who is trying to win the championship. The film also stars John C. Reilly, Gary Cole, Sacha…
Deadpool 2 boats an array of songs, like other greatest movies, perfectly placed on the various movie scenes. In this movie, Wade Wilson (cafeteria chef) nearly lost his life following a bovine attack that affected his taste buds and left him disfigured, turning his dreams of becoming the hottest bartender in Mayberry somewhat impossible. However,…
The 2010 comedy Grown Ups might have taken a lashing from the critics, but despite the dire reviews, it still managed to take enough at the box office ($271 million) to get the go-ahead for a sequel. As for the soundtrack, it’s an all round winner, featuring an exhaustive lineup of classic rock moments from…
Johnny Rivers was born John Henry Ramistella on November 7, 1942. He is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He had a somewhat unusual start for a star–he got his big break playing guitar in the house band at El Monte Legion Stadium in Los Angeles (a venue where many future stars performed during…
Not many bands last fifty-one years while consistently producing new albums and still touring. Molly Hatchet, a band named for a murderous prostitute, has been around since 1971, playing southern rock and hard rock. Despite their substantial contributions to music, this band is one of the underrated groups that is not (yet) inducted into the…
We’re fascinated by the odd and unusual. We are also fascinated by facts. Put them both together, and you have The Guinness Book of World Records. What makes this book so captivating, is that it not only houses common records, such as the fastest car, but also the odd, crazy and unusual, such as the…
If you’re not already aware of Volbeat, now’s the time to change things. A multi-platinum Danish rock band that combines heavy metal with rockabilly influences and generous hits of punk, they’re loud, proud, and utterly irresistible. Thanks to their sharp songwriting, entertaining performances, and complete disregard for genre boundaries, they’ve become one of the most…