DMX had his ups and downs throughout his music career as a rapper. If he’s one of your favorites or not, the 74 million album sales are evidence that Earl Simmons has made it to a status of high elevation by fans. He made history by dropping two albums that went to number one in…
Jon Pardi is a California native who had a passion for country music from the time he was very young. He was influenced by some of the greatest artists in the industry like George Jones and George Strait. He headed for Nashville, Tennessee in 2008, to pursue his passion for performing country music. He got…
Fleetwood Mac are a band that have seen their troubles. There’s the mental health struggles, the drugs, the ever-changing lineups, the divorces, the breakups, and, most recently, the firing of Lindsey Buckingham (for the second and probably not the last time) in 2018. But for all the turmoil, it’s the music that defines them. While…
Few bands had Rush’s longevity. The band formed in 1968 and continued recording all the way through to 2012, eventually calling it a day in 2015. In total, they released 19 studio albums,14 of which went platinum and 3 of which went multi-platinum in the US. They endured personal tragedies, changing styles, commercial failings, and…
There is no doubting Avril Lavigne’s legacy in modern rock music. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, on September 27th, 1984 and has sold over 50 million records worldwide to date. Her father started teaching her how to play the guitar when she was only six years old, and she began writing songs at 15….
Love them or hate them, Metallica is synonymous with heavy metal music. They are often lauded as the inspiration for other bands. This year marks the band’s fortieth anniversary, which means entire generations of fans have grown up on this incredible music. We’re ranking all ten of Metallica’s studio albums in honor of four decades…
It doesn’t matter if you love country music or not, almost everyone knows who Dolly Parton is. Over a career that has spanned decades, she has been responsible for some of the most iconic songs that have ever existed in country music. In fact, she has done something that very few musicians are capable of…
One of the most prolific entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson had a career spanning five decades. His experimentation with genres and sounds lead to him crossing over from an R&B artist to a worldwide pop phenom, selling over 750 million records worldwide. His success made him one of the most successful entertainers in history….
Whether you’re a beach bunny that soaks up the sun of a tropical paradise year-round or simply a fan of the sandy shores from afar, nothing quite says fun in the summertime as a favorite tune that feels like a cool heatwave. Who are the kings and queens of beach music that are simply too…