The American rock band known as Van Halen was first formed in 1972 by brothers Eddie Van Halen (guitarist) and Alex Van Halen (drums) out of Pasadena, California. Frontman David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony are also part of the band’s original lineup. Roth, however, left the band after they finished their tour promoting…
If you like your music steeped in classic rock tradition, Marc Ribler will be right up your street. A mainstay of the Asbury Park music scene, he’s best known as the guitarist and musical director of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. When he’s not doing that, he’s writing jingles, coming up with hits…
Trick Daddy is a rapper, actor, and producer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and 2000s with hits like “America,” “I’m a Thug,” and “Let’s Go.” He’s worked with major names like Lil Jon, Twista, the Ying Yang Twins, DJ Khaled, and Young Jeezy, released eight well-received albums, appeared in films, and starred…
Like her or loathe her, there’s no denying that Miley Cyrus is a huge part of modern pop culture. Since bursting onto the scene on “Hannah Montana,” she’s gotten married, gotten divorced, gone from Disney’s sweetheart to the tabloid’s plaything, and re-invented herself more times than we can count. When she’s not been doing that,…
George Frayne IV lost his battle with cancer on September 26, 2021. He died in Saratoga Springs, New York. The founder of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airman was born on July 19, 1944, a native of Boise, Idaho. He was known for his keyboard and vocal contribution to the group he established. The…
Whether you know him as one of the founding members of Type O Negative, the former drummer with Life of Agony, or as the vocalist and guitarist with A Pale Horse Named Death, if you’re into metal, you’ll know the name Sal Abruscato. Over the years, he’s been instrumental in some of the most acclaimed…
Both Latto and Big Latto are stage names of Alyssa Michelle Stephens. She is an American rapper and hip hop artist of some note, as shown by a couple of things that happened in 2020. One would be her nomination for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the BET Hip Hop Awards. The other would…
With over six million records sold globally, Mudvayne is one of the most unique bands that you are likely to come across. The band’s sonic experimentation and their blend of nu-metal, progressive, and hard rock, as well as their innovative album art, is something that may never be replicated in the same way as they…
Some artists are only associated with one band, while others are linked to several bands. In some cases, a band splits, and its members join other bands, or they decide to switch genres and go separate ways, but there are also situations where artists choose to become part of two groups at the same time….