The Raspberries were formed in Mentor, Ohio, in the early 1970s. Eric Carmen and Jim Bonfanti enjoyed some success with their groups Cyrus Erie and the Choir. Another member, Wally Bryson and John Aleksic, were also Choir members, rounding out the group. The overall style of the band recaptured a lost era in music. The…
Roy Orbison was a singer, songwriter, and musician who began his career in 1953. He is typically associated with the rock, pop, country, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll music genres. Orbison is also known for his distinctive performances, as he always stood motionless while wearing dark sunglasses and black clothes. In addition to his solo…
Many of us look back at the MySpace era with fond memories when everyone’s hair was crazy and life was one long party. This period of time also produced many great bands, many of who are still releasing music today. Here are the top 10 best MySpace era bands. 10. Attack! Attack! Attack! Attack! were…
The instruments that are chosen to play a song make a significant difference to the overall sound. In the case of rock music, the instruments that are usually involved in creating songs are guitars, bass, and drums. Occasionally, a band will employ other instruments for a track, such as keyboards or percussion instruments. An unusual…
Tool is a rock band that started up in 1990 and has continued to the present time. It has met with both critical success and commercial success. However, it is interesting to note that Tool’s relationship with the music industry is ambivalent at best. Something that has contributed to their sense of authenticity. However, it…
Luther Vandross was born Luther Ronzoni Vandross on April 20, 1951, in New York. While growing up on Manhattan’s Lower Eastside, his mother encouraged him to play music. The first incarnation of his career was singing jingles and background vocals. He also wrote the song Everybody Rejoice for the Broadway musical, The Wiz, in 1972….
2021 has been a very interesting year for Pardison Fontaine AKA Pardi. Although he has spent the last several years working on his music career, it’s his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion that has ultimately made him famous. The two revealed they were dating in the spring of 2021 and the news came as a…
Tengger Cavalry is a folk metal band that started in Bejing, China, in 2010. According to Metal Music Archives, The group is named after a Mongolian Shaman. The group is considered one of the only bands in this genre. One of the main instruments featured in their songs is a Morin Khurr, also known as…
Monsters have always been a part of our lives, crawling about in our imagination, hiding beneath our beds and within our closets. But not all reside within the deep recesses of our psyche. The science of crypto zoology is one where researchers diligently seek out the mysterious creatures of today, such as Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Nessie…