The face of country music is changing…and it has tattoos on it. His name is Jelly Roll, and he is taking the genre by storm. Born Jason DeFord in 1984, the Nashville native cut his teeth on the hip-hop circuit before earnestly pursuing the sound synonymous with Music City. The reception from country music has…
Cheese has been a critical part of the human experience since prehistoric times. It helped that it was tasty. However, much of cheese’s popularity came from it being an excellent way for people to make more food available when needed. Not every place is suitable for agriculture. Luckily, cattle and other livestock can graze on…
Since breaking onto the scene in the 1970s with her eponymous debut album, Carly Simon has become one of the most popular singer/songwriters of all time. She’s won two Grammy Awards, countless other awards, and released some of the most affecting pop music of the last 50 years. Here, we take a look back at…
James Brown might not have been the easiest person to work with or the nicest man to live with, but even his biggest critics would have to concede that the “Hardest Working Man In Show Business” was one of the finest artists of the 20th century. He created funk, influenced countless genres, became one of…
If you’re a Kiss fan, you’ll know that the band has been rocking out for over 40 years now. For those who weren’t alive in the 70s, you’re in for a treat. These 10 songs will introduce you to some of their most popular material. From early classics like “Black Diamond” to later hits like…
Skeletons hold incredible symbolic importance. For instance, they’re often used as reminders of mortality. Something that interested individuals might have come upon from time to time. However, bones can have other meanings in other cultures. One excellent example would be the Aztecs, who saw them as the seeds of new life. Regardless, skeletons play an…
Have you ever heard of the hip-hop Group Cypress Hill? If you haven’t, it’s probably because you don’t pay any attention to this particular genre of music whatsoever. That’s because the group has achieved great things with their music that have never before been achieved with this particular genre, such as selling more than 20…
With super high energy, musical talent, and hard rock all rolled into one, American rock band Van Halen had no other direction but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band has been around and loved since 1972, and it’s been credited to bring hard rock back into the forefront of music again during…
Andy Griggs comes from Louisiana. He went to university for a time before returning home to become a youth minister. Subsequently, he embarked on a career as a country musician in the late 1990s. Since then, Griggs has released five studio albums, which include some well-received songs. Interested individuals shouldn’t hesitate to check them out….