On August 21, 2021, country music lovers were hit with the sad news of Don Everly’s passing. He and his late brother Phil formed The Everly Brothers, a vocal group that was so good that they influenced The Beatles. Although it took a while before their music could be accepted since even the media referred…
Born and raised in California, Roddy Ricch started taking the rap game by storm in 2018 with the release of his hit single “Die Young”. In what felt like no time at all, he went from an unknown up-and-coming artist to one of the hottest new rappers in the industry. His freshman album, Please Excuse…
A lot of guys play piano but there is only one Piano Man. It has been that way since 1973. But Billy Joel is more than just a musician with a catchy moniker, he is the transformational recording artist who has sold more than 150 million records. His success is nothing short of astonishing and…
Originally known as Noreaga, N.O.R.E entered the rap game in the mid-1990s as 1/2 of the dup Capone -N- Noreaga. N.O.R.E quickly became known for his raw style, and although he never gained huge amounts of commercial success, he has always been highly regarded by serious hip-hop fans. These days, however, N.O.R.E is best known…
Sex Pistols started in London, England, in 1975. The group started with Steve Jones and Paul Jones, who frequented a store owned by Malcolm McLauren. Later, John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon joined the band, followed by Sid Vicious, who replaced Glen Matlock. One of the reasons the group was so controversial was Johnny Rotten’s direction. Much…
Pi’erre Bourne is the stage name of Jordan Timothy Jenks. He has been an audio engineer. However, Bourne tends to be much better-known because of his music career as a rapper, a songwriter, and a record producer. 1. Belizean-American Bourne is Belizean-American. For those who are unfamiliar, Belize is a small country situated between Mexico…
James “Jimi” Marshall Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle. Growing up, he had an interest in music and art yet couldn’t read music. Not being able to read music helped him focus on the sound and not necessarily the notes. Additionally, he taught himself to play guitar. His earliest influences included B.B….
Webbie was born on September 6, 1985, and raised in Sherwood, Louisiana, a crime-ridden neighborhood; second highest in the United States. Later, he relocated to Glen Oaks, Louisiana. At 11, Webbie signed with Get Money Boys, which helped him launch his career. Once rap music gained popularity, he switched labels to Trill Entertainment four years…
Do you know about the band called We’re Wolves? Considering the fact that they haven’t yet released a full-length album, you may not even know that they exist. If you don’t, then you’re missing out on something that is quite special indeed. In fact, they have one of the more unique sounds to come along…