It’s been 26 years since Alanis Morissette released her breakout third album, Jagged Little Pill. The sprawling record sold 30 million copies worldwide, and remains a definitive moment in the history of modern popular music. It spawned six singles that made their way to the top of the charts in Canada and America. On top…
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer who was born in 1943. He has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. To date, he has recorded over 1,300 songs in six different languages. Julio Iglesias is the father of Enrique Iglesias, another famous Spanish musician….
Aerosmith is a rock band that was formed in 1970 in Boston. The band consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, bassist Tom Hamilton, guitarist Brad Whitford, and drummer Joey Kramer. Although they are known for their blues-based hard rock style, they also include elements of pop-rock, glam metal, heavy metal, and rhythm…
There are some songs that reflect society’s ills better today than the day they were written. “In the Ghetto” is one of those songs. Penned by Mac Davis during a tumultuous period of American history, the tune poignantly illustrates the bitter reality of class division. It spells out the fact that crime and poverty are…
Loverboy is one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands. Formed in 1979, the band has been a significant player on the Canadian music scene for over 30 years. Loverboy was also one of the first Canadian groups to achieve international success and recognition. The band was formed by guitarist Paul Dean, drummer Doug Johnson, and…
Since starting her career as the lead singer for the Miami Sound Machine, Gloria Estefan has become one of the most beloved figures in popular music. Her success in the ’80s and ’90s with tracks like Congo, Rhythm is Gonna Get You, and 1-2-3 took Latin music to the world stage, paving the way for…
With the possible exception of Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind and Fire did more to popularize funk than any other band. At their peak, they consisted of 10 insanely talented musicians (not to mention the Phoenix Horns section). Their lineup was constantly evolving, but the one permanent fixture was Maurice White, a singer,…
David Foster is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, and producer who has had an illustrious career in the music industry. He has won 16 Grammys for his work with other artists, and he has been inducted into the elite Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. The following blog post will celebrate David Foster’s best songs from his…
Bullet For My Valentine came into existence in the late 1990s. Once upon a time, it was a cover band that specialized in Metallica and Nirvana. However, Bullet For My Valentine secured a record deal in the early 2000s, thus putting them on the path to making original music. So far, the band has released…