A lot of rock fans are very familiar with the rock band called Staind. Originating out of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995, the band has produced a number of songs that fans have come to love over the years. Performing alternative rock, hard rock and other variations of rock music, the band has a rather eclectic…
In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their first album, (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd). It immediately put them on the rock and roll map. Over the next few years, they continued to build on their legacy with one great album after another. And then tragedy struck. On October 20, 1977, lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines,…
Koko Taylor, also known as the “Queen of the Blues”, was a renowned American singer known for her powerful and mesmerizing voice. Her songs have left an indelible mark on the blues genre and continue to captivate listeners even today. With a career spanning over four decades, Koko Taylor recorded numerous essential songs that have…
Kenny Loggins was born on January 7, 1948, in Everett, Washington. His family moved to several states during his childhood, first Detroit, then Alhambra, California. Perhaps it was all the moving that made him shy, so he turned to music as a way to get past those feelings. As he learned, he realized he had…
In a world where music critics are constantly reviewing albums, compiling end-of-year lists, and streaming/downloading the newest records – it’s only natural that somebody would eventually rank all of Nickelback’s records. However, because their output is often flimsy at best, I thought it would be more entertaining to rank their albums based on different criteria…
In 1986, guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska formed the Goo Goo Dolls. They started as a cover band, dabbled with punk, and eventually settled on alt-rock. After 12 years and five albums, they finally hit the big time in 1998 with the hit single, Iris. Since then, the band has…
Boston is a rock and roll band that takes its name from the city it was born in. The group formed in the middle of the 1970s and quickly became an American icon in pop culture. Their music was well-received and the group churned out one hit after another through the 1990s. This is a…
Martin Nievara is a Filipino-American singer who doubles as a TV personality. He came from a family of entertainers. As such, his mother was unenthused about his desire to do the same because she knew the stresses his father and grandmother had experienced. Still, Nievara became an entertainer anyway. His love ballads have earned him…
Lead Belly refers to an American musician named Huddie William Ledbetter. He tends to be known for his singing. However, he was also a multi-instrumentalist who could play the twelve-string guitar and several other instruments. Lead Belly was active for most of the first half of the 20th century. During that time, he recorded numerous…