In 2005, Paramore released their debut album, All We Know Is Falling. It wasn’t necessarily the greatest debut the world has ever seen, but it did at least have potential. Over the course of their…

In 1998, singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti came together to form The Strokes. Three years later, they released their debut album, Is This…

Paul Anka recorded his first single at the age of just 14. A couple of years later, he released Diana, a song that propelled him to teen idol status overnight. During the British Invasion of…

Koko Taylor, also known as the “Queen of the Blues”, was a renowned American singer known for her powerful and mesmerizing voice. Her songs have left an indelible mark on the blues genre and continue…

Kenny Loggins was born on January 7, 1948, in Everett, Washington. His family moved to several states during his childhood, first Detroit, then Alhambra, California. Perhaps it was all the moving that made him shy,…

Have you ever listened to singer and songwriter Travie McCoy? If you’re familiar with this particular artist, you probably already know that he’s best known for his talents as a rapper, both as a solo…

In a world where music critics are constantly reviewing albums, compiling end-of-year lists, and streaming/downloading the newest records – it’s only natural that somebody would eventually rank all of Nickelback’s records. However, because their output…

In 1986, guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska formed the Goo Goo Dolls. They started as a cover band, dabbled with punk, and eventually settled on alt-rock. After 12 years and…