Do you remember Todd Harrell, the one-time bassist for 3 Doors Down, one of the most popular rock groups of this generation? He was convicted in 2018 of a weapons violation that was complicated by the fact that he was considered a felon at the time. As a result, he is currently serving 10 years…
It’s that time of year again. Time to break out the holiday music and get everyone in the festive spirit. Those of us parents know how important it is to set some family traditions while we can, and holiday music is one! The holidays are a time of year for families to sing together, feel…
Riley Gale, the late frontman of Power Trip, passed away on August 24, 2020, from the toxic effects of fentanyl. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid over 50 times more potent than morphine, killed the vocalist in his sleep. Much has been said about the late rock star musician. Those who knew him commemorated his death by…
Mick Bridgen was born on November 4, 1947, in Southend-on-Sea Essex, England. In 1966, he moved to Canada and began working as a graphic artist. His first significant job in the music industry was as a road manager for Mountain’s Felix Papalardi in the late 1960s. After meeting him, Bridgen moved to New York City…
The Backstreet Boys are an all-male vocal group that was formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, and Nick Carter are the five members of the group who focused on pop more than any other genre. They released their self-titled debut album in 1996. Although the group was…
Singer-songwriter Kelly Brianne Clarkson is well known for being the first winner of American Idol in 2002. Thanks to the show, she got a record contract with RCA Records. Initially billed as a country singer, Kelly shifted to pop-rock after parting ways with Idol management. It was a wise move, and her second studio album…
How did the five-letter word meaning dirt, filth, and trash become associated with a music genre, a fashion statement, and a pop phenomenon? I suppose it depends on who you ask. Ask a group of aging Gen-Xers, and they’ll tell you the sound was darkest before the dawn; loud enough to drown out Springsteen albums…
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a group that remains not only familiar, but well loved, even for casual fans of rock music. However, there is one song in their catalog that seems to confuse almost every fan, casual and dedicated individuals alike. That song is called “Last Dance With Mary Jane.” If you’re familiar…
Originally born as Vincent Damon Furner on February 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan is the iconic American singer and songwriter now known as Alice Cooper. His raspy voice, combined with over-the-top theatrics through his live performances and music videos has become one of the world’s most legendary rock musicians of all time. In total, he…