From Poway, California, Blink 182 officially came together as a punk rock band through the founders of Mark Hoppus (bass and vocals), Tom DeLonge, (guitarist), and Scott Raynor (drummer). The three-man band underwent a series of names before finally settling on Blink 182 and has since moved forward to become a commercial success through numerous…
In 1979, Pat Benatar released her debut album, In the Heat of the Night. It was a huge hit, especially in Canada, where it reached No. 3 on the album chart. A year later, her career went stratospheric with the release of Crime of Passion, which certified 4x and 5x platinum in the US and…
Despite her death, following a plane crash in 1963, Patsy Cline’s music sales saw a boom in recent years, largely due to the 1985 movie “Sweet Dreams,” which depicted her. Patsy Cline is famous for hit songs such as “Crazy, and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Patsy Cline is one of the most iconic vocalists of the…
Heavy metal fans are drawn to the genre in part because of the hardcore lyrics, screaming guitars, and dynamic rhythms. Most would agree that the drummer for these groups can make or break a band. The drummer generally remains in the background. Although they’re not the front men, their job is important and those who…
Born and raised in Houston, Travis Scott fell in love with music at an early age. By the time he was a teenager, Travis had discovered his talents as an artist, and he signed his first major record deal at 21. During his time in the industry, Travis has released dozens of songs and he…
When singer-songwriter Josh Groban first came out onto the music scene as a simple teenager in 1997, listeners from all over the world were blown away by the young man’s vocal talent. Born as Joshua Winslow Groban on February 27, 1981, he grew up in Los Angeles, California, within a Christian household. Before even becoming…
Amy Burned fast and bright and burnt out quickly. It’s been ten years since her death, and already people are talking about a legacy too large to be contained by just one woman. In the world of music biopics, Amy may be on her way to becoming this generation’s La Bamba or Love & Mercy….
With eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy lifetime achievement award under his belt, it’s easy to see why Al Green is commonly referred to as “The Last of the Great Soul Singers.” Al Green became popular in the 1970s after several hit singles, including his signature song, “Let’s Stay Together.” With his tender vocals and…
If anyone knows how to weave a tale, it’s Gordon Lightfoot. The Canadian singer-songwriter has been entertaining and enthralling us with his songs for more than six decades, and looks in no danger of stopping anytime soon. A folk-rock legend, he’s been described by Robbie Robertson of the Band as a “national treasure” and by…