Originally forming in 1976 as The Toys out of Orange County, California, are founding members of the band Berlin, John Crawford (bass guitar), Dan Van Patten (drums), Chris Ruiz-Velasco (guitar), and Ty Cobb (vocals). After a few shows, they released vocalist Ty Cobb from the roster and changed the band’s name to Berlin. Throughout Berlin’s…
Nirvana started in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. They were part of the postpunk underground scene spearheaded by K Records in Olympia Washington before releasing their first song, “Love Buzz,” in 1988 and their first album, “Bleach,” in 1989 on the independent label Sub Pop. Kurt Cobain died of an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound and heroin…
You may have caught a news story or two about Incubus lately. The band is replacing Limp Bizkit at the 2021 Rebel Rock Festival, making the lineup all the better. Additionally, they’ve made waves with their additional safety precautions by requiring fans to their concerts to show proof of vaccination for common-sense safety reasons. Whether…
What do you know about Nandi Bushell? If you spend a lot of time on YouTube or you’re an avid music fan, you may well be familiar with her name. If you’re not, you don’t know what you’re missing out on. Either way, here are 10 things you may not know about her that will…
ZZ Top is a rock band that was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. They are predominantly known for the blues-rock style of their music, although they also play other rock subgenres, including boogie rock, hard rock, and southern rock. They are also known for their humorous lyrics. The only original member of ZZ Top…
Overkill is the band known for their thrash metal style of music that also features hardcore punk. Formed in 1980 out of New Jersey, the lineup of Overkill has undergone many changes. D.D. Verni and Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth are the band’s only two constant members. In addition to Overkill’s current lineup are lead guitarist Dave…
Alan Jackson was born on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia. After marrying his wife in 1979, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, with one goal, a career in country music. It took eleven years before Arista Records offered him a recording contract. The same year he released “Here in the Real World.” Jackson’s style was…
The American heavy metal band known as Anthrax is sometimes confused with the British anarcho-punk band of the same name. However, there is no mistake when it comes to their successful career run ever since they got their start in 1981. From the Queens District of New York City, rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, and bassist…
Twisted Sister has made a lot of outstanding music over the years. However, being among the best often means you get singled out like this band was in 1985 by a volunteer censorship group called the Parents Music Resource Center. The complaint was that Twisted Sister was ‘obscene,’ and that case took frontman Dee Snyder…