Jill Scott is a singer, songwriter, poet, and actress. Her 2000 debut album Who Is Jill Scott? Began her career in music. The album was certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies. She has since sold more than 7 million records internationally. Her second album was released in 2004. It went double…
In 2000, Michelle Branch made her first tentative steps in the music industry with her self-produced debut album, Broken Bracelet, which consisted of a collection of songs she’d been working on since she was 14. It caught the attention of Maverick Records, and a year later, she followed it up with her major-label debut, The…
Regina Spektor, the famous anti-folk songstress, was born in 1980 into a Russian-Jewish musical family, a background that has immensely contributed to her today’s successes. While at seven years old, Regina would play her mother’s piano (Petrof Upright). Sadly, she had to leave it behind when she was nine since her family was forced to…
Victor Wood was fondly referred to as “Jukebox King” and “Plaka King.” He carved a career out of a love for music but despite the success, Wood described himself as a psychological problems’ veteran. The higher he climbed on the ladder of prosperity, the deeper he sank into turmoil. He admitted to always being drunk…
On November 1, 2014, Wayne Richard Wells professionally known as Wayne Static passed away in his sleep, robbing the world of a talented musician. He founded the band Static-X in 1994, with the help of Ken Jay. The two later were joined by Tony Campos and Koichi Fukuda, resulting in the lineup being complete. Four…
Better Than Ezra is an alternative rock boy band with three members who met at Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1987. It comprises Kevin Griffin (vocalist and guitarist), Michael Jerome (drummer), James Arthur Payne Jr. (guitarist and pianist), and Tom Drummond (bass guitarist). By 1988, they’d already released their demo, marking the beginning of their…
Violent Femmes are an American folk-punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band was formed in 1979 by Gordon Gano on lead vocals and guitar, Brian Ritchie on bass guitar, and Victor DeLorenzo on drums. The band’s first album, Violent Femmes (1983), was a critical and commercial success. It spawned several singles, including “Blister in the…
Since releasing her major-label debut in 2007, Sara Bareilles’ career has gone from strength to strength. Recognized for her exceptional songwriting talents and unique brand of piano-based pop-soul, she’s one of the rare artists who’s enjoyed critical and commercial success in equal measure. To date, she’s sold over a million albums and nine million singles…
The lion may be the king of the jungle, but tigers are far superior in terms of muscular strength, speed, and even physical size. For this reason, singers find their inspiration from the wild cat and incorporate its attributes into their songs. Some use the word “tiger” figuratively, while others mention it relating it to…