Very few artists have Neil Young’s staying power. Even fewer have his talent. Since his earliest days with Buffalo Springfield and CSNY, he’s grown into one of the most prolific and respected musicians of all time. He’s dabbled in folk, rock, country, and blues, pioneered grunge, set the standard for singer-songwriters the world over, and…
Two years ago, Wanda Jackson announced her retirement. Now, she’s back with her 32nd album, Encore, an impeccably stylish collaboration with Joan Jett that sees Jackson in astonishingly good shape. She says it’ll definitely be her last album… unless she gets bored of retirement a second time around. Let’s hope she does. If you’ve ever…
The incredible Peter Gene Hernandez is much better known by his stage name Bruno Mars. This pop star is well respected for his musical range and multifaceted talent. However, he also works hard to shield much of his private life from the paparazzi and fans. In addition to singing, he is also a dancer, record…
Jason Newsted is a bassist associated with metal as well as related music genres. In particular, he is famous for having been the bassist of Metallica from 1986 to 2001 before leaving because of a complicated mix of reasons. 1. Born in Battle Creek, MI Newsted was born in the city of Battle Creek in…
When Eric Wagner was little, he would attend heavy metal concerts, and he remembers loving Slayer, Slipknot, God Forbid and Hatebreed. However, his favorite band was Cannibal Corpse, and when he got a chance to tour with them, he was over the moon. With such fond memories, it is no wonder that Wagner became a…
When YK Osiris released his single “Worth It” in 2019, he quickly became one of the most talked-about new artists in R&B. Many believed that he was a great representation for what the next generation of R&B is going to sound like. His unique style helped him stand out from the rest, and the song…
Whenever Stevie Ray Vaughan stepped onto the stage to rock his guitar in front of cheering fans wherever he went, many people compared him to his heroes such as Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and Mick Jagger. For many, he was all these artists rolled into one. The Dallas native is an undisputed rock icon whose…
For a long time, The Cure has endured ups and downs throughout the band’s career. Since its formation, the lineup has kept changing, with Robert Smith becoming the constant member. However, Smith said there would be no success without Gallup, who has played an integral part in the live band, The Cure. Therefore, after Gallup…
Elton John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer began his career in 1962 and has continued to have success in a career that spans seven decades. The music genres with which Elton John are usually associated include rock, pop-rock, glam-rock, and soft-rock. He is…