Boston is a rock and roll band that takes its name from the city it was born in. The group formed in the middle of the 1970s and quickly became an American icon in pop culture. Their music was well-received and the group churned out one hit after another through the 1990s. This is a…
The Bee Gees are often thought of as just another 1970s band, but the siblings were undoubtedly among the best pop stars. Bee Gees have influenced artists from around the globe, and they deserve recognition for all their hard work. They started out as a skiffle/rock-and-roll band in the 1950s before gaining worldwide fame with…
Steel Panther was formed in 2000 in Los Angeles California. The group is a glam metal parody band fronted by LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz who performs as Michael Starr. The other members of the group are bassist Travis “Lexxi Foxxx” Haley, drummer Darren “Stix Zadnia” Leader, and Russ “Satchel” Parrish. In their early days,…
In 1961, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine came together to form the Beach Boys. Over the next two decades, they’d become one of the most influential and innovative bands in modern history. With their early focus on surfing, cars, and romance, they pioneered “California Sound.” When they…
George “Van” Morrison was born on August 31, 1945, in Belfast, Ireland. According to Van Morrison, his father was a shipyard worker who listened to blues, country, and gospel which became the singer’s earliest musical inspirations. Some of his favorites were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly. By the time he was thirteen,…
You can’t be into Christian and worship music and not know the name Darlene Zschech. Even though she has a background associated with Hillsong Church, she’s been able to separate herself and her success from the controversial congregation. So if you’ve been a fan for years or just getting to know this singer/songwriter, keep reading…
Demetrius Flenory, better known as Big Meech, got into peddling cocaine with his brother, Terry, in the late 1980s. Within ten years, they had grown their drug empire to run the flow of cocaine in over three major cities. Their $250-million empire, unfortunately, crashed when in 2005, the two brothers were arrested along with 100…
Before Van Halen exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut, punk and disco ruled the roost. Rock was dead… or so everyone thought. As it happened, it was just taking a nap. “This is the 1980s!” declared singer David Lee Roth. “And this is the new sound – it’s hyper, it’s energy, it’s urgent.”…
Starting from the 1970s, the Grateful Dead faced the most iconic period. For instance, the year 1971 laid a foundation for other years such as 1977 and 1978. In this case, the band had set the stage, and it began to experiment with its songs in various shows, taking music to higher levels. This guide…