Kid Cudi, also known as Scott Mescudi, entered the rap scene with his mixtape debut, “A Kid Named Cudi,” released in 2008. It sparked a musical career that pulled in millions of fans ready for a fresh new sound on the rap scene. Cudi released several mixtapes, songs, and albums. We checked out what the…
Before Van Halen exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut, punk and disco ruled the roost. Rock was dead… or so everyone thought. As it happened, it was just taking a nap. “This is the 1980s!” declared singer David Lee Roth. “And this is the new sound – it’s hyper, it’s energy, it’s urgent.”…
Frank Sinatra is an American legend in the film and music industry. He was a celebrated singer and movie star. A member of the famed “Rat Pack” comprising Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The group was excellent at improvising and keeping crowds of fans entertained, but Frank Sinatra stood…
Johnny Cash is such a big name in country music that even people who don’t listen to that particular genre of music know who he is. Over the course of many decades, he sang hundreds of songs and contributed to more than 60 different albums. He was often considered a rebel, and some even credit…
Our latest article looks at the ten best Dolly Parton albums from her impressive catalog of close to fifty albums in a career that spans more than 50 years. Summarizing Dolly Parton’s legacy in country music is such an arduous task because she has simply done it all. With more than 3000 songs and 50…
Coldplay is among the best performing rock bands of our time. The group were initially known as Pectoralz, then they became Starfish, and eventually settled on Coldplay after seeking legal counsel over the different spelling possibilities available for “ColdPlay.” The British rock band boasts nine studio albums, six live albums, and four DVDs. They also…
The Cars played their first show together in 1976. Two years later, they released their self-titled debut, an album that’s been certified 6x platinum and that’s widely regarded as one of the best debuts in rock history. Almost ten years and a handful of platinum-selling albums later, the Cars disbanded, only to briefly reunite in…
Country music is full of Lazarus-like figures, but nobody rises from the dead like John Anderson. Once a top draw and a regular presence atop the charts, the Florida born singer/songwriter has led an impressive yet tumultuous career. With an influence that is undeniable, his unique style helped pave the way for the current country…
Scary Kids Scaring Kids were a pretty monumental band during the so-called scene days of concert-goers of events such as Warped Tour and other tours featuring similar artists such as Attack Attack! and others considered to be screamo style of metalcore that was quickly rising, a genre that heavily featured keyboards and breakdowns. Unfortunately, although…