Hakeem “Baby Keem” Jammal Carter was born in Carson, California, on October 22, 2000. Raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, he left when he was a teenager to pursue music in Los Angeles. In November 2017, he released his first EP, “Oct” under Hykeem Carter; the nine songs didn’t last long on social media, so he…
It’s been almost 30 years since Fat Joe started his rap career. During that time, he has become well-known around the world, and he has also helped other rappers get their careers started. Fat Joe has also achieved a lot of commercial success which has allowed him to reach people who don’t typically listen to…
The British-American rock band known as Foreigner was first put together in New York City in 1976 by British veteran guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones, as well as fellow Brit, Ian McDonald of King Crimson fame. American vocalist, Lou Gramm, is also a founding member. The band got its name from Jones, pointing out since…
From 1975 until 2015, the British rock band known as Motorhead, are credited with re-energizing the heavy metal music genre in the late 1970s. Founded by bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis, and drummer Lucas Fox, Motorhead earned the reputation as the pioneers behind the new wave of British heavy metal….
The 20th century was a game of two halves. There was the period before Chuck Berry, and there was everything that came after. Whether or not he created rock and roll is something that’s been debated for years. Irrespective of whether he did or didn’t, there’s no question that he perfected it. Without him, rock…
The Moms are a self proclaimed rock and roll band from New Jersey that is often classified as a more punk version of modern pop-punk. Unfortunately, The Moms announced their breakup in January 2019 but their fan base and the dedication they brought to the DIY young punk perspective was very refreshing for the genre…
Coming from the city of Los Angeles, California is the rock band known as The Knack. Not to be confused with the 1960’s US version, nor the UK version, this group was first put together by Doug Fieger (singer), Berton Averre (lead guitar, backup vocals, and keyboards), Bruce Gary (drums), and Prescott Niles (bass) in…
Elvis Costello is the professional name of Declan Patrick McManus, who was born in London on August 24, 1954. He is also known as D.P. Costello, Mac Manus, Howard Coward, Napoleon Dynamite, Little Hands of Concrete, and The Imposter. Costello began his music career in the early 1970s when he was part of the pub…
Nirvana started in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. They were part of the postpunk underground scene spearheaded by K Records in Olympia Washington before releasing their first song, “Love Buzz,” in 1988 and their first album, “Bleach,” in 1989 on the independent label Sub Pop. Kurt Cobain died of an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound and heroin…