Brent Smith is a singer-songwriter who tends to be best-known because of his role as the leader of Shinedown, a famous rock band. In recent times, interested individuals might have seen his name in the news because of his gift of $10,000 to Spiritbox, according to Loudwire, for the purpose of helping said band cover…
The Eagles were never cool. Right from the start, they were labeled as a middle-of-the-road, country rock band. And sometimes, they were. But this was a band that had more than one side. Look beyond the obvious hits, and you’ll find guttural rock and roll, sultry R&B, bluegrass, funk, and even disco. Their best albums…
If you’re a hip-hop fan, then you’ve probably heard at least one track that Pete Rock has touched. His career spans the course of of more than 30 years, and he’s nowhere near finished yet. The talented producer is one of the most well respected in rap music, and he’s gotten the chance to work…
Zakk Wylde is a guitarist as well as a singer-songwriter. Generally speaking, he is known for a couple of things. One, Wylde has been the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne on and off. Two, Wylde is both the lead singer and the lead guitarist of Black Label Society. 1. Born in Bayonne, NJ Wylde was…
The incomparable band known as The Clash has been making earworms for us for more than four decades. With songs so classic they’ve been covered and re-covered, yet the original still makes the radio today, it’s hard to find a more iconic and identifiable sound. Searching for the top ten best The Clash songs of…
Alison Krauss is an American musician. Genre-wise, she has been known to make bluegrass music, country music, and even pop music. In recent times, interested individuals might have seen Alison Krauss’s name show up in the news because she is reuniting with Robert Plant to release another album called Raise the Roof. 1. Born in…
David Bowie was a pioneer, an artist who didn’t simply ride the tide, but who controlled it. The ultimate chameleon, he shifted effortlessly from one persona to the next without ever losing his identity or his integrity. “If you’re ever sad, just remember the world is 4.543 billion years old and you somehow managed to…
Nazareth was formed in 1968 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. The original members were vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. Two years later, they relocated to London, becoming part of the British hard rock scene. In 1971, they released their first album. The group’s 1973 album Razmanaz became a…
Winger was a hair metal band founded in 1986 in New York City by Kip Winger, former bassist for Alice Cooper. The other group members were guitarist Reb Beach, bassist Paul Taylor, and drummer Rob Morgenstein. The group’s first album sold over million copies and produced two of Winger’s most well-known singles, Headed for a…