In 1968, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Peter Banks, Tony Kaye, and Bill Bruford banded together to form Yes. After two unsuccessful albums, they finally hit pay dirt with their third studio album, The Yes Album. Since then, they’ve gone through multiple lineup changes, dappled in numerous musical styles, and experienced huge ups and equally mammoth…
Ranking all 14 of Beck Hansen’s albums is no easy task, but somebody has got to do it. We’ll start at number 14 and work our way through the career of the man with many monikers up until we reach “the one.” This list will be based on a fairly simple but strict criterion: the…
Born on December 28, 1978, is the American singer, songwriter, and producer John Legend, who has brought forth over twenty years’ worth of hit music, year after year, since 2004. Originally hailing from Springfield, Ohio, Legend started out as a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group after graduating from college in the year 2000….
The Smashing Pumpkins are an alternative rock band that was formed in Chicago in 1988. Originally, the band members were lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan, bassist D’arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Over time, the band has undergone many line-up changes. Currently, the remaining original members of the band are Corgan,…
Bruce Springsteen gained the nickname “The Boss” because he was the guy who collected the pay and doled it out to members of the E Street Band. The name stuck, and he’s lived up to that reputation by taking center stage as one of the best modern performers of the age. Springsteen has released 22…
Styx… a name synonymous with greatness, well-crafted progressive rock albums, and more than a few classic songs, is one of America’s most overlooked treasures. The band was formed in the early ’70s and is one of the pioneers of “prog rock.” Over the years, Styx has had over 54 million records sold, produced countless hit…
“The Who” are still one of the greatest bands ever to grace this earth with their presence. They are famous for being uncompromising in every aspect of their lives, whether on stage or off. Their music is no exception. It is loud, aggressive, almost always challenging and experimental. With the release of Tommy, “The Who”…
There is no denying the brilliant contributions Bon Jovi band has brought to rock Music. Since then, they have sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands ever. They bridge a gap between heavy metal and pop rock with style and ease. The band achieved worldwide recognition and firmly established…
It took the Red Hot Chili Peppers three albums to make their breakthrough, and four to become one of the biggest bands on the planet. Since Blood Sugar Sex Magick sent them stratospheric, they’ve continued to release one huge hit after the other. Not every album has been a masterpiece, but they’ve all had enough…