Candy Dulfer is a Dutch saxophonist. She played her first on-stage solo when she was a child. Similarly, she recorded her first piece when she was a child. In considerable part, these things were made possible by her father, the Dutch saxophonist Hans Dulfer. However, she has long proven herself to be an extraordinary musician….
Teairra Mari is an American singer-songwriter who has done a surprising amount of acting. Some artists enjoy smooth careers. In contrast, others have more tumultuous experiences filled with ups and downs. Mari is an excellent example of the latter. For context, she was signed when she was still in high school. However, her debut album…
Pantera’s end might have been stepped in tragedy, but even that can’t detract from just how mighty they were. At their peak, Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul Abbott, Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown represented the very best of metal. When all the big ’80s thrash pioneers like Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer started lightening up for the…
As long as music exists, someone, somewhere will feel the need to express their adoration for something. It is called the love song. Through the years, roses have been a mainstay in love songs. They are used as a literal device, for symbolism, and to express both the intensity of passion and the misery of…
Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q, got his nickname because of his good grades in school despite being a truant. The don’t-care attitude resulted in him landing in jail in 2007. After his release, he was desperate because no job was coming his way so he decided to try his…
The Bee Gees are often thought of as just another 1970s band, but the siblings were undoubtedly among the best pop stars. Bee Gees have influenced artists from around the globe, and they deserve recognition for all their hard work. They started out as a skiffle/rock-and-roll band in the 1950s before gaining worldwide fame with…
They formed Depeche Mode in 1980 as an English band from Basildon when the British new wave was getting underway. Original members Andy Fletcher, Vince Clarke, and Dave Gahan. Clarke departed early in the band’s history. Martin Gore stepped up as a songwriter for the group. The three put their skills together to develop their…
Buddy Holly was one of the pioneers in the rock-and-roll music industry. He came on the scene when the genre had found its way onto the airwaves and played at dances. Many parents during this conservative age had a problem with rock-and-roll music, but his music helped bridge the gap between the generations and open…
Santana is a rock legend that has been one of the best bands in history. The band features Carlos Santana, an all-time great guitarist and it hails from San Francisco where it was previously referred to as “The City.” The influential group became world famous for their Woodstock performance with Soul Sacrifice off their self-titled…