People tend to see Elvis as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. For proof, look no further than his nickname of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, which is rather ironic because he didn’t like it very much. That said, it is important to remember that it is rare for people to…
Bob Marley didn’t invent reggae, but he, more than any other artist, helped bring it to the mainstream. His image might be that of a carefree rasta with a penchant for girls and splifs, but the reality was a deeply religious, politically aware man who rose from nothing to become a cornerstone of popular music….
George “Van” Morrison was born on August 31, 1945, in Belfast, Ireland. According to Van Morrison, his father was a shipyard worker who listened to blues, country, and gospel which became the singer’s earliest musical inspirations. Some of his favorites were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly. By the time he was thirteen,…
Whitesnake is an English hard rock band that formed in 1978, and David Coverdale, a former member of Deep Purple, put the band together. Originally, they were Coverdale’s backing band, but they want on to develop their own entity and become successful as a group. Between 1978 and the current day, Whitesnake has released 13…
Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians in all of history. His music has influenced rock, jazz, and pop for decades. He was a prolific artist that wrote over 200 songs during his career as a musician. What made him so unique is that he did not have a specific genre or sound;…
Anyone familiar with the music of Joe Walsh is well aware of his talents as a musician, composer and performer. A musical icon, Walsh is incredibly accomplished when it comes to his music and longevity in the music industry. During his tenure he’s played a huge part in the success of the James Gang, the…
Maroon 5 is a pop-rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1994. The original members were vocalist Adam Levine, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden and drummer Ryan Dusick. When the group was originally formed, they were called Kara’s Flowers. The lineup has since changed, with Levine and Carmichael…
Whiskey Myers, arguably one of the most popular country/rock bands today, hails from the East Texas town of Palestine. The band has released five amazing albums that have made their way into millions of souls and countless playlists. Whiskey Myers Songs make up a very versatile catalog, ranging from acoustic tear-jerking country music to guitar-shredding…
Over the course of their career, Pink Floyd made 15 albums, five of which topped the UK charts. Not all of them were great (the less said about the post- Roger Waters’ era, the better) but some of them were transcendent, helping to change, shape, and define the face of popular music. For a while,…