Crystal Gayle first started drawing attention in the 1960s as a backup singer for her big sister, Loretta Lynn. In 1970, she landed her own record deal, and over the next few years, began gradually forging her own identity away from Lynn. In 1975, she hit paydirt with her first top ten hit, Wrong Road…
Critics might loathe him, jazz purists might despair of him, but enough people have bought into Kenny G’s smooth, relaxed pop melodies and radio-friendly jazz to turn him into one of the best-selling artists of all time. To date, he’s sold over 75 million records, released the best-selling Christmas album of all time, and become…
They might never have made it as big as some of their ’80s contemporaries, but what glam metal band Dokken lacked in chart-topping singles, they made up for in great songs, killer riffs, and stellar musicianship. Since forming in 1978, they’ve broken up, reunited, said goodbye to some members and hello to others, and, in…
Candlebox’s new album Wolves dropped in September, and it’s had a full season to reach fans and new listeners alike, which makes this the perfect time to take a look back at all their excellent studio albums. From the moment Candlebox first got together back in 1990, this band was headed for success. Their 1993…
Blackberry Smoke’s sound has only gotten better through the years. The boogie blues sound the band was once associated with their live shows has become more refined, mainly because they do not tour as much, giving them more time to hone their skills in the studio. With their seventh studio album, “You Hear Georgia,” now…
He rarely has much to say and that could probably be explained by the tattoo on his forehead reading, “Death Before Dishonour” or the dagger tattoo between his eyebrows which is a tribute to his young brother who was killed in a drug deal gone wrong. Sheyaa Bin Abraham Joseph, better known as 21 Savage…
New York-born Richard Melville Hall was born on September 11, 1965, but was mostly raised in San Fransisco, California, then to Connecticut. At just three days old, his father nicknamed him Moby, directly referencing it to Herman Melville, the author of Moby-Dick. The story has it the Hall Family are related to the author. Moby…
Since breaking through with the international hit single Loser in 1994, Beck has become known as one of the most creative and influential artists in alternative rock. His talent for jumping from one musical style to the next like a flea on steroids has sold millions of records, won dozens of awards, inspired rave reviews…
When The White Stripes entered the music world, they brought with them grit and gusto like never seen before. These Detroit rockers re-introduced a garage rock strain that the world had not heard since the sixties with their effortless artistry, furious sound, and daring fashion and style. They have since become the best of two…