In 1961, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine came together to form the Beach Boys. Over the next two decades, they’d become one of the most influential and innovative bands in modern history. With their early focus on surfing, cars, and romance, they pioneered “California Sound.” When they…
Leon Russell was always something of an enigma. By the time he released his first solo album in 1970, he’d already helped shape the sound of hundreds of the biggest hits of the previous decade as a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew session band. After he decided to step out of the shadows and…
We all have days when we want to do nothing apart from sink into a pint of ice cream and tear into a box of kleenex. On days like those, happy, shiny songs have no business being on the radio. Sad, soulful songs, on the other hand, most definitely do. Because let’s face it, we…
Over the years, Jackson Browne has written hits for everyone from The Eagles to The Byrds. A talented writer with a knack for blending the personal with the political, he’s widely regarded as one of the best singer-songwriters of the past 70 years. He may not have the same number of Top Ten hits as…
Some years of life are more significant than others. For instance, 18 stands out because it is one of the most notable moments of transition for most people. After all, it is when the law says someone has gone from being a minor to an adult. As a result, it is no wonder that numerous…
One of the most versatile artists of the past four decades, Boz Scaggs has enjoyed a fruitful, sometimes brilliant career as a solo artist, session man, and member of the Steve Miller Band. His post-Miller catalogue is filled with excellent material from both ends of his career. His debut album, “Boz Scaggs,” was released in…
There is something to be said about a person who is able to be honest about the life they’ve lived. One such individual was Robbin Crosby. The lead guitarist for a glam metal band that was very popular during the 1980s, Ratt, he was very open in the last years of his life about things…
Foghat was one of the most authentic British, American-based bands in the 1970s. The band was created in London back in 1971. They were widely popular across the US for their hard rock, blues-rock, and boogie rock during the classic rock era. The founding members of Foghat included Dave Peverett, Tony Stevens, Roger Earl, and…
Heavy metal rock band Disturbed changed its name from Brawl when the group felt the pain of some tough social issues the world faces today. It represented how they felt, and most of their lyrics combine powerful drums, melodic guitar work, and heavy metal overtones to emphasize the messages, most of which are deeply moving….