Some bands are just iconic. They define an era and their music is impossible to forget. Tommy James and the Shondells are one of those bands. With hits like “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” and “Mony Mony,” they have cemented their place in history as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of…
‘She’s All That’ is a 1999 teen romantic comedy film that R. Lee Fleming Jr. wrote and Robert Iscove directed. It stars Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard, and Paul Walker. The film’s storyline is based on both George Cukor’s 1964 film ‘My Fair Lady’ and the George Bernard Shaw play ‘Pygmalion.’ It…
In 1977, Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had an operation to remove nodules from her vocal cords. She went against the doctor’s advice and began singing well before the 6 week rest period was up. It ended up being the making of her. With her newly raspy voice, she went from being a barely known singer…
The film Perks of Being a Wallflower was based on a 288 paged teenage novel by Stephen Chbosky. This movie talks about a 15-year-old man called Charlie facing teenage challenges as He tries to cope with his first love. He developed a mental illness in the process of everything going on around him, which includes…
Hell or High-Water is a crime-based film released in 2016. It involves two brothers, Toby and Tanner Howard, who rob two banks. They resorted to the crime following their mother’s long illness, which resulted in incurring debts. Texas Midland Bank had offered them a mortgage for the ranch, which they couldn’t fulfill. Though the robbery…
The two-time Grammy award winner Rodney Crowell’s journey in music began at age seven in his native Houston. He started by playing drums at his father’s band called Honky-tonk. He developed to become one of the greatest country artists in the world. He is talented in many ways. Not only does Rodney mesmerize his fans…
When it comes to movie soundtracks, Gladiator is one of the all-time greats. Hans Zimmer’s epic score perfectly captures the grandeur and drama of Ridley Scott’s classic film. If you’re a fan of the movie or just epic music in general, you’ll want to check out this ranking of all the songs from the Gladiator…
Woodrow Guthrie was one of the most significant figures in American folk music, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by audiences today. He was known for his protest music and his country and talking blues styles. Guthrie wrote hundreds of songs throughout his career, and many of his best-known pieces were recorded in the…
10,000 Maniacs were an American alternative rock band that was founded in 1981. They hail from Jamestown, New York, and are known for their unique blend of alternative rock, college rock, and folk music. Over the years, they have released several acclaimed albums, and their songs have been featured on various soundtracks. Here are 10…