Some bands can stick around for years without making much of an impression on the general public. In contrast, others can make themselves felt for decades with a single release. Operation Ivy is an excellent example of the latter. The band existed for two years during the late 1980s. During that time, it released an…
Born on December 28, 1978, is the American singer, songwriter, and producer John Legend, who has brought forth over twenty years’ worth of hit music, year after year, since 2004. Originally hailing from Springfield, Ohio, Legend started out as a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group after graduating from college in the year 2000….
On November 8, Nashville will play host to the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards. It is the biggest event of the year for the industry and showcases the brightest stars in the genre. Stalwarts such as Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen have multiple award nods. Icons Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood are again nominated…
Anita Baker started her career in the late 1970s as a member of the funk band Chapter 8. After branching out on her own, she hit the big time in 1986 with her second album, Rapture. The album sold millions of copies, generated a handful of massively successful singles (including the Grammy award-winning Sweet Love),…
Rusted Root came from Pittsburgh, PA. It started as a house band but became something more, as shown by how it has sold more than three million records. Strictly speaking, Rusted Root still exists. However, it has been on hiatus since the mid-2010s. Still, interested individuals have seven studio albums and other material to check…
Bruce Springsteen gained the nickname “The Boss” because he was the guy who collected the pay and doled it out to members of the E Street Band. The name stuck, and he’s lived up to that reputation by taking center stage as one of the best modern performers of the age. Springsteen has released 22…
On July 23, 1971, Alison Krauss was born in Decatur, Illinois. but was mostly raised in Champaign. After a stint at a fiddling competition, her mother enrolled her at a state fair and the progressive road leading Krauss to a successful career as a country music recording artist had officially begun. By 1986, Krauss completed…
“The Who” are still one of the greatest bands ever to grace this earth with their presence. They are famous for being uncompromising in every aspect of their lives, whether on stage or off. Their music is no exception. It is loud, aggressive, almost always challenging and experimental. With the release of Tommy, “The Who”…
There is no denying the brilliant contributions Bon Jovi band has brought to rock Music. Since then, they have sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands ever. They bridge a gap between heavy metal and pop rock with style and ease. The band achieved worldwide recognition and firmly established…