Riley Gale, the late frontman of Power Trip, passed away on August 24, 2020, from the toxic effects of fentanyl. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid over 50 times more potent than morphine, killed the vocalist in his sleep. Much has been said about the late rock star musician. Those who knew him commemorated his death by…
Belcalis “Cardi B” Almanzar was born in The Bronx, New York, on October 11, 1992. Her stage name, Bacardi, is an early nickname since her sister’s real name is Hennessey. She faced many challenges during her early life. Even though she started pursuing her musical dreams, attending Rennaissance High School For Musical Theater & Technology,…
Mick Bridgen was born on November 4, 1947, in Southend-on-Sea Essex, England. In 1966, he moved to Canada and began working as a graphic artist. His first significant job in the music industry was as a road manager for Mountain’s Felix Papalardi in the late 1960s. After meeting him, Bridgen moved to New York City…
The Backstreet Boys are an all-male vocal group that was formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter are the five members of the group who focused on pop more than any other genre. They released their self-titled debut album in 1996. Although the group was…
Singer-songwriter Kelly Brianne Clarkson is well known for being the first winner of American Idol in 2002. Thanks to the show, she got a record contract with RCA Records. Initially billed as a country singer, Kelly shifted to pop-rock after parting ways with Idol management. It was a wise move, and her second studio album…
How did the five-letter word meaning dirt, filth, and trash become associated with a music genre, a fashion statement, and a pop phenomenon? I suppose it depends on who you ask. Ask a group of aging Gen-Xers, and they’ll tell you the sound was darkest before the dawn; loud enough to drown out Springsteen albums…
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a group that remains not only familiar, but well loved, even for casual fans of rock music. However, there is one song in their catalog that seems to confuse almost every fan, casual and dedicated individuals alike. That song is called “Last Dance With Mary Jane.” If you’re familiar…
Originally born as Vincent Damon Furner on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan is the iconic American singer and songwriter now known as Alice Cooper. His raspy voice, combined with over-the-top theatrics through his live performances and music videos has become one of the world’s most legendary rock musicians of all time. In total, he…
Early in 2021, SpotemGottem went from being a relatively known artist to an internet sensation. His song “Beat Box” went viral after popular Instagram dancer Junebug created a dance challenge to it. Within no time, everybody was dancing to the song and it eventually reached number six on the US R&B/Hip Hop charts. The song…