When singer and songwriter Andy Bell teamed up with songwriter, producer, keyboardist, and Depeche Mode co-founder Vince Clarke, pop gold was bound to happen. And it did, with the duo dominating the charts throughout the late ’80s and ’90s with synth-pop gems like Always, Sometimes, and the irresistible A Little Respect. Almost 40 years on…
Crystal Gayle first started drawing attention in the 1960s as a backup singer for her big sister, Loretta Lynn. In 1970, she landed her own record deal, and over the next few years, began gradually forging her own identity away from Lynn. In 1975, she hit paydirt with her first top ten hit, Wrong Road…
They might never have made it as big as some of their ’80s contemporaries, but what glam metal band Dokken lacked in chart-topping singles, they made up for in great songs, killer riffs, and stellar musicianship. Since forming in 1978, they’ve broken up, reunited, said goodbye to some members and hello to others, and, in…
Blackberry Smoke’s sound has only gotten better through the years. The boogie blues sound the band was once associated with their live shows has become more refined, mainly because they do not tour as much, giving them more time to hone their skills in the studio. With their seventh studio album, “You Hear Georgia,” now…
He rarely has much to say and that could probably be explained by the tattoo on his forehead reading, “Death Before Dishonour” or the dagger tattoo between his eyebrows which is a tribute to his young brother who was killed in a drug deal gone wrong. Sheyaa Bin Abraham Joseph, better known as 21 Savage…
Since breaking through with the international hit single Loser in 1994, Beck has become known as one of the most creative and influential artists in alternative rock. His talent for jumping from one musical style to the next like a flea on steroids has sold millions of records, won dozens of awards, inspired rave reviews…
Candlebox is an alternative rock band originating from Seattle, Washington. They formed in 1990 and released their first album, “Humans Lib” in 1993. That album was the 7th highest-selling debut album of all time for a band on an independent label, according to Billboard Magazine. They are known to have pioneered the sub-genre of grunge/alternative…
Lane is a talented singer born and raised in Australia, but he has always loved country music. In 2011, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue becoming a country star. With the release of his self-titled debut album and his many hit songs, Lane is on track to become one of the top country music…
Johnnie Taylor was an American R&B and Soul music singer who first rose to fame during the 1960s as a member of The Singing Demons and The Fairfield Four. He first made a name for himself as a songwriter, writing such hits as “Who’s Making Love” and “I Believe in You (You Believe in Me),”…