Grunge came into existence in the mid-1980s. However, people tend to associate it with the 1990s because that was the decade during which it entered the mainstream. Post-grunge has been a thing for two decades and counting. Even so, the genre’s most famous songs come from the 1990s for the most part. As such, that…
There is something about books and you can tell from the way book lovers react upon spotting a library. Reading is food for the brain and motivational speaker Brian Tracy once said that it is to the brain as exercise is to the body. Therefore, the more you read, the more you strengthen your mind….
Time marches ever onwards. As a result, every year is eventful in its way. For example, 1979 was the year in which the United States and China established full diplomatic relations. Similarly, 1979 was the year in which the Iranian Revolution overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty. On top of this, 1979 was also a year of…
In 1968, two music groups from Philadelphia, The Monarchs and the Percussions put their creative minds together to form one group, The Stylistics. Among the members was Russell Thompkins, Jr. whose falsetto voice helped to earn the band a large audience. The success of the group can also be attributed to the collaboration between Linda…
Lucky Dube was a South African reggae musician who found international success. He was born to a single mother who named him “Lucky” because she had already suffered several failed pregnancies before his birth. Dube grew up to become a Rastafarian who made pop music and then reggae music. By the 1980s, he had become…
Have you ever heard of an indie rock group called the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? They’ve been around since 2000 and you can definitely hear their distinctive New York influence in their music. This has given them a dedicated fan following, one that is growing on a daily basis. If you haven’t yet heard any of…
Popular singer and songwriter Billy Dean is often referred to as “America’s troubadour.” That might sound a bit dramatic, but he has long been regarded as one of the best songwriters of his time. People have described his style as simply telling a story, then setting it to music. It’s difficult to classify his music…
Weddings are special. As a result, people should do their utmost to make everything proceed as smoothly as possible. That includes choosing the wedding intro song with care and consideration. It might not seem very important in the grand scheme of things. However, interested individuals should remember that even the smallest decisions can add up,…
An old saying urges people to stay united – united we stand, divided we fall. They say no man is an island so, as much as people try to be self-sufficient, we all need each other. In times of calamity, we have seen people putting aside their differences to work together towards a common goal….