Some years stand out more in music than others. For instance, 1969 was the year in which Woodstock happened. It’s one of the most iconic events of a generation. Furthermore, it has cast a long shadow over pop music ever since. With that said, 1969 also saw the Altamont Free Concert. The death of Meredith…
Violent Femmes are an American folk-punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band was formed in 1979 by Gordon Gano on lead vocals and guitar, Brian Ritchie on bass guitar, and Victor DeLorenzo on drums. The band’s first album, Violent Femmes (1983), was a critical and commercial success. It spawned several singles, including “Blister in the…
Jessica Simpson, an American singer, is likely one of your favorite musicians to listen to if you enjoy pop, dance-pop, R&B, and country music. Jessica Simpson began her musical career as a child, singing in church choirs since it was something she enjoyed. Simpson finally signed with Columbia Records at the age of 17 years…
Who is Exile anyway? Well, in case you haven’t heard of them before, Exile is a band that started way back in 1963 in the US and became well-known as a rock band in the 70s when their biggest hit single was “Kiss You All Over” in 1978. Following numerous lineup changes, Exile was relaunched…
Pure Prairie League is a classic American rock band that was formed in 1965. The band is best known for their singles “Amie” and “Let Me Love You Tonight.” They have released several albums over the years, and their music has been featured in several movies and TV shows. In this blog post, we will…
Momentous things happen every year. For instance, 1968 saw the Tet Offensive, a military defeat but political victory for North Vietnam that proved pivotal in the Vietnam War. Other notable events included but weren’t limited to the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the formation of the Khmer…
Audioslave was formed in 2001 and actually performed all the way through 2007, briefly getting back together in 2017. During that time, the band produced three studio albums and a number of songs that were ultimately considered important hits. Of course, fans of the band also have their favorite songs for various reasons. Perhaps you…
Captain and Tennille are known for their romantic pop tunes, crooned by Toni Tennille, with her husband Daryl Dragon on piano. While the duo has had several hits through the years, only a few have become standards outside of adult contemporary radio. Here are ten examples of what makes Captain and Tennille great. 10. Shop…
Ace Hood is an American rapper from Florida. He played football in high school. However, he realized he wouldn’t be turning pro after suffering an injury in Grade 10. Subsequently, Ace Hood pivoted toward a career as a rapper. In 2007, he met DJ Khaled outside a radio station. There, he had the chance to…