John Legend is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, philanthropist, author, and activist. He was born on December 28, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia, to a talented musical family. Both John’s parents are musicians, with his father being an American jazz pianist named Curtis Jackson. On the other hand, his mother was a…
Often referred to as the Queen of Neo Soul, Erykah Badu is highly respected among music fans for her hypnotizing voice and powerful lyricism. Badu gained popularity in 1997 with the release of her debut album, Baduizm. The project received critical acclaim and earned Badu four Grammy Award nominations and two wins. While some artists…
There is one reason why people remember the Monday Night Football game from December 8, 1980, and it’s not because the Dolphins beat the Patriots in overtime. This game resides in infamy due to a late newsflash interruption. With three seconds left in regulation, legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell steadied his breath and prepared his immense…
Are you familiar with rap artist Apollo Lofton? If you’re not, you might regret that fact after you listen to a couple of his songs. Most of his fans say that they like his music because they can identify with it. Perhaps this is true of a lot of rap artists. Some would even say…
The Eagles have long been known for their ability to write a good song. In fact, they have done exactly that on numerous occasions. However, it is one of their more reluctant hits, 1974’s “The Best of My Love”, which is the subject of this particular article. The song was released on their album entitled…
U2 is an Irish rock band that was formed in Dublin in 1976. The lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the group is Bono. Other band members include bass guitarist Adam Clayton, drummer and percussionist Larry Mullen Jr., and the Edge on lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals. Originally, U2’s music was rooted in post-punk….
Over the years, people have come to know Nazanin Mandi for being R&B singer Miguel’s longtime girlfriend and eventual wife. What many don’t realize, however, is that there has always been much more to Nazanin than her relationship status. Multi-talented and beautiful, Nazanin started her modeling career when she was in elementary school. She was…
Nirvana was a huge band in the 1990s. For those who are unfamiliar, grunge was an alt rock genre that came into existence in the state of Washington in the mid 1980s. It showed influence from a number of predecessors such as punk and metal. However, much of its content was darker and more disillusioned…
In 1989, lead vocalist Scott Weiland, brothers Dean DeLeo (guitarist) and Robert DeLeo (bassist), and Eric Kretz drummer) formed the American alternative hard rock band known as Stone Temple Pilots. Hailing from San Diego, California, the band’s primary roster remained unchanged until Weiland was fired in 2013. Briefly replacing him was Linkin’ Park’s Chester Bennington…