Many people love the thrill of driving fast, as it gives them an adrenaline rush. Music is often associated with fast driving because people react to the music they play while in the car, so it is no wonder driving fast is used as a theme for music across all genres. So, what are some…
Pennsylvania hard rock group Breaking Benjamin started their chart-topping career in late 2000. Breaking Benjamin was formed by founding guitarist Aaron Fink, bassist Mark Klepaski, singer Benjamin Burnley, and drummer Jeremy Hummel. According to the website allmusic.com, “In 2001, Breaking Benjamin’s Wilkes-Barre gigs were spotted by a local radio DJ named Freddie Fabbri, who was…
Steve Lacy is a singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist who remained anonymous for a long time. He played gigs and even executively produced an album that was nominated for a Grammy while still in high school. Still, he was not interested in pursuing a solo career after resting in the comfort zone of a band,…
Charlie Daniels arrived in Nashville in the late 1960s with hopes of securing steady work as a session musician. As the leader of the Charlie Daniels Band, he pioneered American sound and helped create a genre. His song “Devil Went Down to Georgia” is a pivotal landmark in modern music. But in 1967, the future…
In 1976, Phil Ochs robbed us of his talent when he committed suicide. He had surrendered to the demons that accompanied his bipolar disorder. The folk artist always wanted to be famous and days before his death, he wondered if his songs would be remembered. Well, here we are still ruminating over his songs, and…
Bruce Springsteen is a singer, songwriter, and musician who was born in New Jersey in 1949. He began his career in the music industry in 1964, and he is known as one of the founders of the heartland rock style of music. This style combines a mainstream rock style with songs that talk about working-class…
Multi-instrumentalist Todd Rundgren was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 1948, where he taught himself how to play the first of many instruments he’d become versed with, the guitar. Already at a young age, Rundgren’s fascination with music, thanks to the record collection belonging to his parents, would serve as the inspiration behind his…
Marques Houston is versatile, being known for his music and acting skills. Although he dipped his toes in acting through a few series and movies, it is his songs that pushed him to celebrity status. Houston began his career with a group, Immature, before striking out on his own. As a solo artist, Houston has…
Love is a language spoken by all, and no one is immune to it, not even the rappers who appear to have had their hearts hardened by their rough upbringing. Whether it is love for their children, spouses, parents, or friends, most artists are overwhelmed by such emotions that they end up penning beautiful lyrics….