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…
Have you ever heard of a funk band called the Bar-Kays? If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry. You may not know the band by their name, but there is every chance that you’ve heard…
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…
Grupo Niche is a Colombian salsa group that has been active for more than five decades. It’s known for two kinds of music. Perhaps unsurprisingly, one would be dance songs, while the other would be…