Kaytranada tends to be known by interested individuals for a couple of things. One, he is a DJ. Two, he is a record producer. In recent times, interested individuals might have seen his name come up in entertainment news because he is heading out on a North American tour. He is well-known for his DJ…
Whenever Stevie Ray Vaughan stepped onto the stage to rock his guitar in front of cheering fans wherever he went, many people compared him to his heroes such as Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, and Mick Jagger. For many, he was all these artists rolled into one. The Dallas native is an undisputed rock icon whose…
For a long time, The Cure has endured ups and downs throughout the band’s career. Since its formation, the lineup has kept changing, with Robert Smith becoming the constant member. However, Smith said there would be no success without Gallup, who has played an integral part in the live band, The Cure. Therefore, after Gallup…
Elton John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer began his career in 1962 and has continued to have success in a career that spans seven decades. The music genres with which Elton John are usually associated include rock, pop-rock, glam-rock, and soft-rock. He is…
Alt-rock band Styx was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. The group’s name is taken from a river in Greek mythology that ran through the underworld. The group reached popularity during the late 1970s and early 80s. The group is best remembered for its unique style of music, which incorporated hard rock and acoustic guitar…
Without their fans, rock stars would still be living in their parent’s basement, eating packet noodles and praying for the day someone hands them a record contract. So you’d think they’d go out of their way to show some appreciation. Most of the time, they do. But as it turns out, even rock music stars…
The 90s were one of the best decades for country music. Although many songs focused on the traditional side of the genre, others began to appeal to those who’d never been interested in country music. Many of the songs sounded closer, like popping and crossed over on the charts exposing people to songs that may…
Boston frontman Tom Scholz spent six long years tinkering away on songs in his basement, braving rejection and humiliation as he tried to win a record deal. Finally, he did. Boston subsequently went on to become one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s, selling over 17 million copies of their debut album alone…
Creedence Clearwater Revival was founded in El Cerrito, California, in 1967. According to IMDB, the inspiration for the group’s name came from a few different things. Credence Nuvall was a friend of John Fogerty. Someone in the band once saw a beer commercial that promoted using clear water. The group added revival to their name…