The landscape of addiction is littered with depression, fear, and self-destructive behaviors. In order to avoid these pitfalls people engage in obtaining professional help, enter 12 step programs while seeking help from family. People also seek non-traditional methods of encouragement, such as music. As you’ll learn later, Fans of the band Dream Theater credit their…
Over 50 years since Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr last came together in the recording studio, their music is still as loved as ever. The Fab Four may have defined the ’60s, but they never became a relic of the decade. Their albums still sell, their songs still inspire, and their…
Collective Soul was founded in Stockbridge, Georgia, in 1992. The group got its name from the Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The original lineup was Ed Roland on lead vocals, guitarists Dean Roland and Ross Childress, and Will Turpin and Shane Evans on drums and percussion. Collective Soul was one of the first grunge groups to…
Most people could’ve never survived all of the things EST Gee has had to endure in order to get here he is today. Despite the ups and downs in his life, EST Gee has alway refused to let anything stop him. Now, the up-and-coming rapper is on the brink of becoming one of the hottest…
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,…
Before the Bee Gees were famous in the U.S., some of their songs, such as “Massachusetts” were already major hits in the U.K. However, it wasn’t until the release of their soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever, that the band became one of the most famous on the planet. The band has occasionally been referred to as…
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;…
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…
The last few years have been huge for Gucci Mane’s 1017 record label, and things have just gotten even better. It was recently announced that Gucci officially signed upcoming rapper Hotboy Wes to the label. Although Hotboy Wes has yet to release a full-length album, his mixtapes have generated a decent buzz and he’s managed…