Helen Reddy was a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and activist who was born in Melbourne, Australia, on October 25, 1941. She came from a showbiz family and began performing at the age of four. In 1966, she won a television talent contest, and her prize was a trip to New York with the opportunity to…
Adassa is an American singer who performs reggaeton for the most part. Generally speaking, interested individuals will know her because of her involvement in Encanto. However, she has been performing since the mid-2000s, as shown by her extensive list of collaborations with other artists. That means interested individuals should have no problem finding material recorded…
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…
The Fabulous Thunderbirds came into existence in the mid-1970s. They are somewhat well-known, though they have never reached the same commercial heights as their more successful counterparts. Despite this, the Fabulous Thunderbirds are still making music in modern times. Interested individuals should know the band’s lineup has seen extensive changes. The frontman Kim Wilson is…
Bob Marley didn’t invent reggae, but he, more than any other artist, helped bring it to the mainstream. His image might be that of a carefree rasta with a penchant for girls and splifs, but the reality was a deeply religious, politically aware man who rose from nothing to become a cornerstone of popular music….
Musicians, singers, and lyricists take their inspiration from many aspects of their daily lives, including their interactions with others and the situations in which they or people they know find themselves. The people that inspire them may be their lovers, their enemies, or even people in certain professions. In the latter’s case, one group of…
People sometimes use music as a way to explore the human condition. As a result, it makes sense that there are numerous songs about being crazy. Some are metaphorical. In contrast, others are much more literal. Regardless, songs about being crazy can be delightful, thus making them worth listening to. Here are ten of the…
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,…
Semi-trucks came into existence around the late 19th century and early 20th century. As the story goes, car manufacturers sold their products to people who often lived far from one another in those days. Due to this, they needed a way to move their products over great distances. Yes, car manufacturers could have just driven…