K.K. Downing is an English musician. To a lot of people, he should be most famous for being one of the members of Judas Priest, which is one of the most influential metal bands to ever exist. In recent times, interested individuals might have seen Downing’s name come up in entertainment news because he has…
After the release of their first song in 1962, The Beatles and their music has impacted generation after generation and most will admit to knowing at least one of their songs. The English rock band, which comprised Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, has had a great impact on music sounds over…
If you were a hip hop fan in the mid-2000s, you probably remember the days when Lupe Fiasco was one of the hottest up-and-coming artists. Somewhat positioned as a protegee of Kanye West and Jay-Z, Lupe quickly became known for his creative style. His debut single “Kick, Push” earned lots of attention, and his album,…
You may have caught a news story or two about Incubus lately. The band is replacing Limp Bizkit at the 2021 Rebel Rock Festival, making the lineup all the better. Additionally, they’ve made waves with their additional safety precautions by requiring fans to their concerts to show proof of vaccination for common-sense safety reasons. Whether…
Ronnie James Dio was born Ronald James Padavona in 1942. In 1979 he joined Black Sabbath, replacing Ozzy Ozbourne and skyrocketing himself to fame. However, three years later, he would leave the band along with bandmate and drummer Vinny Appice to form their own group. Because of his massive success, Dio’s name was well known,…
Some bands spend their entire careers trotting out the same album. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, and there’s certainly something to be said for consistency. But some bands consider consistency synonymous with boring. They prefer to shake things up, to keep us on our toes. It doesn’t always work, but when it does, it…
At 19 years old, John Lydon became Johnny Rotten, the iconic frontman of the Sex Pistols. The band imploded after just 2 and a half years, but in that time, they helped change the face of music. In 1978, he formed Public Image Limited, a similarly influential band that’s still around, still touring, and still…
Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Her first musical inspiration was her grandmother, a former professional opera singer. According to Biography, at 10, she was already singing at local fairs and entering singing competitions. A year later, she sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a Philadelphia 76ers game. Swift’s started her…
Joe Conzo is a famous photographer who is known for his work in the music industry. He has captured some of the most iconic photos in the business with a passion for photography that shows in his work as he works with artists in the rap industry, hip hop, country, rock, and more. If you’re…