No, Ad Libs is not what you’re thinking. You probably imagine it’s a slang term used by hip-hop artists to reference a signature vocal effect. The Ad Libs we are referring to here is a music group formed in the 1960s. Let’s dive into who they were and what happened to them. 1964 marked the…
Saturday Night Live, mostly or more easily known as SNL, is famous for a few different things from their willingness to make jokes on rough topics quickly to choice in hosts and musical guests and some things in between. Not to say that SNL hasn’t had controversial artists on the show to perform or host…
Abby Anderson may be Music City’s best kept secret…and most valued asset. The former piano prodigy turned premier country music songstress embodies the wholesome new wave of superstar. In a genre synonymous with questionable behavior, her songs exude a sincere vulnerability and convey a strong sense of self-worth, especially for young women. Among her many…
Charlie Daniels was one of the most influential musicians of the last century. As the front man of his namesake band, Daniels was a founding member of the purely American artform known as “Southern Rock”. The Charlie Daniels Band released such classics as “The Souths Gonna do it Again”, “Long Haired Country Boy” and “Simple…
Music videos were relatively unknown until August 1, 1981, when MTV launched. As the decade progressed, videos started evolving from outtakes and footage of artists performing songs to several minutes of artistic expression. Over the years, song videos have provided viewers with a glimpse into the meaning of the song. Artists like Kanye West and…
They say there’s no such thing as a new story, and the same certainly applies to music. Like words, there are only so many possible notes you can play. Unsurprisingly, a whole lot of songs sound alike. For example, there are numerous jokes about how every pop song is Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Plus, covering…
English rock musician Ronnie Wood recently admitted to working with former bandmates from Faces on new music – yet to be released. In an interview with The Times where Wood openly shared about his experience living with and recovering from lung cancer, he shared the following: “Me, Rod and Kenney have been recording some new…
Martin Kahan was born on April 17, 1947, in New York. Dr. Aaron Kahan, a rabbi, raised Kahan and his younger brother Sheldon after divorcing their mother. When Kahan was a teenager, they moved to Miami Beach. There, the early roots of his career took shape. According to MSN, “he was described as trading the…
Chicago wasn’t always a city that came to mind when people discussed hip-hop music, but that has changed significantly over the last several years. The city is now home to several well-known rappers, many of whom have helped to popularize drill music. Drill is characterized by its aggressive and often violent lyrics. For many rappers…