By now, there is a long tradition of ex-Disney stars launching independent music careers. Coco Jones is an excellent example. Those curious should know her father was an NFL father while her mother was a session vocalist. That background presumably contributed to her signing with Disney as a child. Subsequently, she worked with the company…
Hank Williams is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Williams was an influential singer, and his music has impacted several generations down the line. He has recorded 35 singles, which emerged on the Billboard Country Top 10 and Western Best Seller Chart. He began his music career in 1937 and was given…
Candy Dulfer is a Dutch saxophonist. She played her first on-stage solo when she was a child. Similarly, she recorded her first piece when she was a child. In considerable part, these things were made possible by her father, the Dutch saxophonist Hans Dulfer. However, she has long proven herself to be an extraordinary musician….
When Ozzy Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, it could have been the end of him. Instead, he rebounded with a debut solo project that not only established his legend, but that kickstarted heavy metal in the 1980s. In the years since, the Prince of Darkness has graduated to the Godfather of Metal,…
Teairra Mari is an American singer-songwriter who has done a surprising amount of acting. Some artists enjoy smooth careers. In contrast, others have more tumultuous experiences filled with ups and downs. Mari is an excellent example of the latter. For context, she was signed when she was still in high school. However, her debut album…
Pantera’s end might have been stepped in tragedy, but even that can’t detract from just how mighty they were. At their peak, Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul Abbott, Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown represented the very best of metal. When all the big ’80s thrash pioneers like Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer started lightening up for the…
As long as music exists, someone, somewhere will feel the need to express their adoration for something. It is called the love song. Through the years, roses have been a mainstay in love songs. They are used as a literal device, for symbolism, and to express both the intensity of passion and the misery of…
The Bee Gees are often thought of as just another 1970s band, but the siblings were undoubtedly among the best pop stars. Bee Gees have influenced artists from around the globe, and they deserve recognition for all their hard work. They started out as a skiffle/rock-and-roll band in the 1950s before gaining worldwide fame with…
They formed Depeche Mode in 1980 as an English band from Basildon when the British new wave was getting underway. Original members Andy Fletcher, Vince Clarke, and Dave Gahan. Clarke departed early in the band’s history. Martin Gore stepped up as a songwriter for the group. The three put their skills together to develop their…