In the 80s, country music started crossover with pop music thanks to movies like 1980s Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta and Debra Winger. Many people refer to this decade as the Urban Cowboy Movement. During the mid-80s, country music hit a plateau, with one New York Times columnist declaring the genre dead. However, there was…
Better Off Dead is a 1985 cult classic black comedy centered around the pitfalls of being a teenager. It was written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. The movie chronicles a high school student, Lane Myer, played by John Cusack. His character loves two things, skiing and his girlfriend Beth, played by Amanda Wyss. Myer…
If you wonder where musicians like Fat Joe and the late Notorious BIG got the courage to be performers despite their weight, you have yet to know about The Fat Boys. The group comprised Darren Robinson, who became a legendary human beatbox. There was also Damon Wimbley “Kool Rock Ski” and Mark Morales “Prince Markie…
Famous for being one of hip-hop’s greatest pioneers, Slick Rick is responsible for some of the genre’s most legendary classics. His debut album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, spawned major hits like “Hey Young World” and “Children’s Story”. In addition to his unique way of rapping, Slick Rick also became well known for wearing…
Kaytranada tends to be known by interested individuals for a couple of things. One, he is a DJ. Two, he is a record producer. In recent times, interested individuals might have seen his name come up in entertainment news because he is heading out on a North American tour. He is well-known for his DJ…
Whenever Stevie Ray Vaughan stepped onto the stage to rock his guitar in front of cheering fans wherever he went, many people compared him to his heroes such as Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and Mick Jagger. For many, he was all these artists rolled into one. The Dallas native is an undisputed rock icon whose…
For a long time, The Cure has endured ups and downs throughout the band’s career. Since its formation, the lineup has kept changing, with Robert Smith becoming the constant member. However, Smith said there would be no success without Gallup, who has played an integral part in the live band, The Cure. Therefore, after Gallup…
Elton John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer began his career in 1962 and has continued to have success in a career that spans seven decades. The music genres with which Elton John are usually associated include rock, pop-rock, glam-rock, and soft-rock. He is…
Alt-rock band Styx was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. The group’s name is taken from a river in Greek mythology that ran through the underworld. The group reached popularity during the late 1970s and early 80s. The group is best remembered for its unique style of music, which incorporated hard rock and acoustic guitar…