The eighties and nineties rock scene was an era with so many greats you could practically throw a stone in a crowd and hit a fantastic band, but only some of them went on to become truly famous. Sepultura was one of those greats, and you need to hear the top ten best Sepultura songs…
There’s nothing cheesy about a little clapping. And by clapping, we’re not talking about applause on live tracks. We’re talking about the kind of deliberate claps artists use to punctuate, drive, shape, and form their songs. Admittedly, it’s not always done well, but when it is, it can elevate a humdrum song into an epic…
Buckcherry became a group in 1995 in Anaheim, California. Josh Todd met Keith Nelson through a tattoo artist they both knew. The pair made several demos before rounding out the band with Jonathan “J.B.” Brightman on bass, Devon Glenn on drums, and Yogi Lonich on the second guitar; they signed with Dreamworks Records in 1999…
Although his hit song “Just a Friend” was his first and only song to hit the top 10, Biz Markie was not just a one-hit-wonder. In fact, at some point in 1990, Biz Markie’s records were all over the radio. This was during the Golden Era of hip-hop, a time when Salt-n-Pepa and M.C. Hammer…
Cinderella is not just the name of a fairy tale. Those who love classic rock from the 1980s will almost certainly recognize the band Cinderella, along with stalwarts of the group such as Jeff LaBar. Unfortunately, it was recently announced that LaBar had died unexpectedly, at the relatively young age of 58. The death was…
Butcher Babies are a metal band from L.A., and they’re pretty awesome. They have released four albums throughout their career, and they’ve been nominated for two Grammys so far. But what makes them really stand out? The Butcher Babies take inspiration from horror films, B-movies to create catchy tunes that resonate with anyone who likes…
In the early 1950s, Mick Jagger met Keith Richards at Wentworth Primary School. They weren’t the best of friends then and according to most people, they aren’t the best of friends now. It doesn’t seem to matter. Theirs is one of the longest-lasting and most fruitful partnerships in the history of rock and roll. Together…
Elvis Presley, King of Rock and Roll. The guy who made Jerry Lee Lewis seem like a country boy. The man had more hits than anyone else in the world for over 30 years until Michael Jackson came around. It’s easy to see why his music still resonates with so many people today, and it’s…
Music moves the soul. It creates a magical vibe which uplifts and inspires creativity in others. Without music, the world would be nothing more than a sterile husk with no soul. Fortunately, humanity is blessed with people who have the gift to craft this mysterious, magical motivator. That being said, as necessary as music is,…