Mick Bridgen was born on November 4, 1947, in Southend-on-Sea Essex, England. In 1966, he moved to Canada and began working as a graphic artist. His first significant job in the music industry was as a road manager for Mountain’s Felix Papalardi in the late 1960s. After meeting him, Bridgen moved to New York City…
The Backstreet Boys are an all-male vocal group that was formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter are the five members of the group who focused on pop more than any other genre. They released their self-titled debut album in 1996. Although the group was…
Singer-songwriter Kelly Brianne Clarkson is well known for being the first winner of American Idol in 2002. Thanks to the show, she got a record contract with RCA Records. Initially billed as a country singer, Kelly shifted to pop-rock after parting ways with Idol management. It was a wise move, and her second studio album…
How did the five-letter word meaning dirt, filth, and trash become associated with a music genre, a fashion statement, and a pop phenomenon? I suppose it depends on who you ask. Ask a group of aging Gen-Xers, and they’ll tell you the sound was darkest before the dawn; loud enough to drown out Springsteen albums…
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a group that remains not only familiar, but well loved, even for casual fans of rock music. However, there is one song in their catalog that seems to confuse almost every fan, casual and dedicated individuals alike. That song is called “Last Dance With Mary Jane.” If you’re familiar…
If you like your music steeped in classic rock tradition, Marc Ribler will be right up your street. A mainstay of the Asbury Park music scene, he’s best known as the guitarist and musical director of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. When he’s not doing that, he’s writing jingles, coming up with hits…
Trick Daddy is a rapper, actor, and producer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and 2000s with hits like “America,” “I’m a Thug,” and “Let’s Go.” He’s worked with major names like Lil Jon, Twista, the Ying Yang Twins, DJ Khaled, and Young Jeezy, released eight well-received albums, appeared in films, and starred…
Like her or loathe her, there’s no denying that Miley Cyrus is a huge part of modern pop culture. Since bursting onto the scene on “Hannah Montana,” she’s gotten married, gotten divorced, gone from Disney’s sweetheart to the tabloid’s plaything, and re-invented herself more times than we can count. When she’s not been doing that,…
George Frayne IV lost his battle with cancer on September 26, 2021. He died in Saratoga Springs, New York. The founder of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airman was born on July 19, 1944, a native of Boise, Idaho. He was known for his keyboard and vocal contribution to the group he established. The…