Edith Piaf – sometimes called ‘The Little Sparrow’ – was the pride and joy of her country and a symbol of French passion and tenacity. If you take a stroll through the Menilmontant and Belleville districts today, you will see pictures of her in bars and regular tributes held by the residents in honor of…
Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield first began performing together as part of a short-lived band called the Paramours. After the band broke up, they continued to perform together under their new name of the Righteous Brothers. Although they relied primarily on other songwriters for their material, their distinctive vocals made each song their own, cementing…
Fear Factory’s story begins in 1989 when the original formation of the heavy metal band first rocked together out of Los Angeles, California. For the first year, the band was originally known as Ulceration but changed it when the band members at that time were inspired by an observation they made of an armed security…
Through tenacity and grit, he has gone from relatively unknown Tennessee hip-hop act to one of the most popular country artists in the world. His is a genuine American success story. At the same time, his story is one of survival plagued by addiction and mental health issues. His name is Jelly Roll. Few could…
Singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and social activist Harry Chapin died in a car crash in July 1981. Despite being just 38 at the time of his death, he left behind a vast body of work that, over 40 years later, continues to inspire and influence as much as ever. Over the course of his decade-long career, he…
Despite being best known for novelty hits like Dang Me and Chug-a-Lug, Roger Miller was one of the finest songwriters of the ’60s and ’70s, inspiring countless other artists with his sophisticated songcraft and lyrical inventiveness. Although his recording output diminished during his last decade, his legacy remains one of the strongest in country music,…
Born into poverty in the Cleveland slums, Bobby Womack sang his way out of the ghettos to become one of the greatest vocalists of his generation. After starting his career alongside his brothers in the Valentinos, he came to prominence as a solo artist in the ’70s, achieving huge fame throughout the US and Europe….
In 2024, the streaming industry is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving business models and heightened competition. Companies are experimenting with new ways to allocate royalties, aiming for fairer music distribution while managing costs. As platforms adjust, the ripple effects are felt across the music ecosystem, influencing artists’ earnings and strategic planning. Technological advancements and…
Even after his death from a plane crash in 1965, Jim Reeves’ music continued to chart for years, a testament to his enduring legacy in country music. Popularly referred to as “Gentleman Jim,” Jim Reeves has also been inducted in the Country Music and the Texas Country Music Halls of Fame. Jim became a popular…