Steppenwolf was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles, California. The group has one of the longest careers in rock and roll history. During the late 1960s, the world was in a constant state of turmoil; Steppenwolf’s music helped lend a voice to people’s emotions. Much of the group’s longevity and success is attributed to its…
No one wants to listen to a song about how great love is when they’re in the middle of something painful. When you’re missing what you had or regretting what you never did, the only songs that should be on your playlist are ones that tell the truth. And the truth is, love can suck….
If you thought Slade were a seasonal novelty act, prepare for a surprise. Sure, Merry Xmas Everybody is an evergreen classic, but Noddy Holder and co are for far more than just Christmas. After starting as a skinhead band, they switched allegiance to glam rock after realizing top hats and tartan suits were more up…
Born and raised in California, Vince Staples is one of the latest rappers to represent Long Beach. When he started rapping over a decade ago, he knew that there were stories he wanted to share with the world. Now, after releasing four studio albums, Vince has become one of the most well-respected rappers of his…
Gary Moore was born in Belfast, Ireland, on April 4, 1952. In 1970, he joined Skid Row. During Moore’s time with the group, they recording three albums and toured with The Allman Brothers. Three years later, he decided to pursue a solo career. However, it didn’t take off, so he replaced Eric Bell in Thin…
Suzi Quatro needs no introduction. But just in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 40 years, here’s one anyway. Suzi Quatro is the artist who’s built a career by sticking a middle finger up at convention. She’s the woman who proved that girls could rock just as hard as boys. She’s…
Bette Midler was born on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Growing up, she was shy; this was one reason she gravitated towards performing because it allowed her to be someone she wasn’t and break out of her shell. After graduating high school, Midler studied drama at the University of Hawaii and decided to pursue…
Before Paul Simon decided to pour his love of reggae into his 1972 hit, Mother and Child Reunion, very few mainstream rock artists had incorporated the sounds of Jamaica into their music. Since then, rock-reggae has become a genre in its own right, with everyone from Eric Clapton to Suggs taking a bite of the…
The Beatles might be the most covered band in history, but the Rolling Stones don’t fall far behind. Considering their career spans over 60 years and includes some of the most iconic songs ever committed to tape, it’s not surprising that so many artists have decided to mine their back catalog for gold. Not every…