Considered as an English new wave band, Duran Duran was originally founded by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist John Taylor from Birmingham, England in 1978. They quickly became bona fide rock stars. Roger Taylor was the first to join the band as their drummer, who was later followed by guitarist Andy Taylor, and finally Simon…
Miranda Lambert is one tough cookie. She dishes out revenge like candy, packs a small punch but a big gun, and couldn’t give a monkey’s about her spotless reputation. In her songs, anyway. In real life, she might be the biggest sweetheart on the ranch. We don’t know. Frankly, we don’t care. Country music is…
Nirvana became a group in 1987. Even though the group’s career was short, they left an indelible mark on music history. In 1991, they released “Nevermind,” an album that defined that many feel defined the Seattle grunge music era. While still in Aberdeen, where the group started, they also dominated underground postpunk. The group’s first…
During the 1990s, The Fugees became one of the most critically acclaimed rap groups of the decade. They are also arguably one of the greatest groups of all time. In the grand scheme of things, their run was very short and they only released two albums. However, both projects are widely considered to be masterpieces….
Jeff Becerra is best known as the frontman of the death metal band, Possessed. He started his first band in 1979 with Larry Lalonde, then moved on to several bands like Blizzard and Marauder before finally landing in Possessed. The band’s music was deemed satanic because of the upside-down cross on “Seven Churches” album cover;…
American songwriter Michael Jason Isbell was first taken under the wing of many musicians while he was a teenager, growing up in North Alabama. Already at that age, Isbell already enjoyed a flurry of musical instrument experience as he was taught by his grandfather and uncle. Growing up, Isbell enjoyed listening to bluegrass and gospel…
Everyone has something they are passionate about, and for some people, that is cars. They either love buying flashy cars, enjoy spending time tinkering with them, or are simply interested in anything about motors. Due to many people’s interest in cars, they are used as a theme for films, television, books, and even songs. When…
Getting away on a relaxing vacation is something we all need now and then. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible for us to take time off when we want. Whether you’re preparing for your next adventure or you want to feel like you’re sitting on the beach, there are plenty of excellent songs that can get…
Josh Klinghoffer was the guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers band for a long time, but then he was fired from the rock band without warning. He has since recorded his solo album “To Be One With You” and is not worried about pursuing a solo career. Instead, Klinghoffer is proud that for the…