If America has a sound, it was born in Memphis. As the largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee is not only the convergence of commerce but the confluence of cultures. Musically speaking, it is the spawning ground of the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Rock & Roll. Nicknamed “Bluff City”, this place also…
Like most successful artists, Michael Murphey’s love for music started at a young age. He used to sing cowboy songs during his childhood. As years passed, Michael Martin Murphey became fond of the cowboy lifestyle. At 17 years old, he was playing western music, a talent he beefed up by performing in several clubs in…
The Trainspotting Soundtrack is iconic and the movie is a dark, drug-fueled instant classic with a massive fanbase. Not only is this among the best film soundtracks ever put together, but it was recognized by both Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. If those two august publications seem like polar opposites, it’s because they are, yet…
Johnny Rivers was born John Henry Ramistella on November 7, 1942. He is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He had a somewhat unusual start for a star–he got his big break playing guitar in the house band at El Monte Legion Stadium in Los Angeles (a venue where many future stars performed during…
While Mark Chesnutt may not be as well-known as some of country music’s biggest stars, few can dispute the impact he has had on the genre. With over 20 singles making it to No. 1 and more than 25 million albums sold during his career, there is no doubting that this singer and songwriter made…
Jaheim has, over the years, rightly earned the nickname, ‘thug of R&B’ due to his fashion sense. The R&B singer from New Brunswick, New Jersey preferred a gangster look that didn’t quite match up with his smooth voice which was often compared to that of Luther Vandross. The singer was brought up in the ghetto…
When the Canadian-born Alannah Myles released her debut album, “Alannah Myles,” in 1989, she became an overnight sensation. The title track to that album went on to be a multi-platinum hit, climbing to #4 on Canada’s RPM Top Singles chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over 500,000…
We all feel lonely and distressed at some point in life. So the question is, how do you get your sparkle back? To many, music is a mood regulator. It’s an effective avenue through which they get to express their feeling, relax and activate their innermost happiness. But different songs will have different impacts on…
The formation of Great White in 1977 in Los Angeles was a great move by the band’s founder Mark Kendal and the entire crew. It didn’t take long for this American hard rock band to gain popularity, an indication that it boasts unmatched talent coupled with passion. 1980 and early 1990s were the shining moments…