Music, and art in general, and activism, have gone hand in hand with one another. Artists, perhaps since the beginning of time, have stood up for what they believe in or what they believe was right. This is one of the many reasons why people resonate with music at such a personal level. A quintessence…
Making music and touring is sometimes very tedious and can be very hectic, so much so that the artists making the music and touring become stressed out. This pent-up anger is detrimental, and at times it causes the said artists to lash out at those around them, as innocent as they may be. There are…
When Dire Straits released their debut album in 1978, they’d been around for less than a year. While their lack of experience shone through, so did their potential. Seven years later, that potential was fully realized when ‘Brothers in Arms’ turned them into one of the biggest UK bands of the 1980s. Over the course…
One of the most influential bands in rock history, Led Zeppelin was formed in London in the late 1960s. Comprised of Robert Plant (vocalist), Jimmy Page (guitarist), John Paul Jones (bassist/keyboardist), and John Bonham (drummer), this innovative combination of talent developed a unique style that is still easily recognizable today. Led Zeppelin’s willingness to draw…
In the early 1950s, Mick Jagger met Keith Richards at Wentworth Primary School. They weren’t the best of friends then and according to most people, they aren’t the best of friends now. It doesn’t seem to matter. Theirs is one of the longest-lasting and most fruitful partnerships in the history of rock and roll. Together…
Who is Lillian Muller? More importantly, what happened to her? This is a question that people have been asking for some time now, but answers aren’t always as easy to come by as one might think. We may live in the age of instant information, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that information is always forthcoming….
Anyone who grew up during the 70’s and 80’s are undoubtedly familiar with the work of Eddie Money. While he may never have achieved the critical fame he may have wanted, there’s no doubt that his music was a huge part of both contemporary rock radio and MTV. Born Edward Joseph Mahoney, Eddie’s raw and…
Clay Walker exploded onto the country music scene in the early 90’s, quickly establishing himself as a household name. Between his back-to-back #1 hits, and his opening act for artists like George Straight and Alan Jackson, Walker enjoyed quite the successful streak throughout the rest of the decade. Still actively writing, producing, and touring, Clay…
Chris Kael, Kentucky native, and bassist for the heavy metal band, Fiver Finger Death Punch (known by fans as 5FDP) was recently awarded an honor from the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Andy Beshear. More specifically, he was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. As many are not familiar with this honor or its long…