Roy Orbison was a singer, songwriter, and musician who began his career in 1953. He is typically associated with the rock, pop, country, rockabilly, and rock ‘n’ roll music genres. Orbison is also known for his distinctive performances, as he always stood motionless while wearing dark sunglasses and black clothes. In addition to his solo…
Many of us look back at the MySpace era with fond memories when everyone’s hair was crazy and life was one long party. This period of time also produced many great bands, many of who are still releasing music today. Here are the top 10 best MySpace era bands. 10. Attack! Attack! Attack! Attack! were…
Tool is a rock band that started up in 1990 and has continued to the present time. It has met with both critical success and commercial success. However, it is interesting to note that Tool’s relationship with the music industry is ambivalent at best. Something that has contributed to their sense of authenticity. However, it…
Monsters have always been a part of our lives, crawling about in our imagination, hiding beneath our beds and within our closets. But not all reside within the deep recesses of our psyche. The science of crypto zoology is one where researchers diligently seek out the mysterious creatures of today, such as Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Nessie…
Gary Corbett knew from an early age he wanted to be a musician. He started piano lessons when he was four years old. By the time he was 10, he was already earning money playing gigs. One of his major influences was pop radio, so by the time he started High School, he played every…
Billy Squier is a rock musician and singer who was at the height of his fame during the early 1980s when he released a string of arena rock and crossover hits. His 1981 album ‘Don’t Say No’ was considered a landmark for the arena rock genre, as the music bridged the gap between hard rock…
Bobby Blotzer rose to fame in the 1980s as the drummer for the hair metal band, Ratt. Ratt’s initial run of success may have ended in falling record sales and eventual disbandment in 1992, but for the best part of a decade, they ruled the airwaves, scoring multiple platinum-selling records and selling out arenas the…
Songs about money are equally as popular as songs about love. It’s only natural because the two topics are things that we think about every day. Many artists weave heavier emotions into melodies and use money as a way to personify those emotions. Some of these songs are overtly about money where others are about…
If you only know Robert Palmer because of the promo for “Addicted to Love,” you’re missing out. It may be a great song, but there was always more to the man and his music than a sharp suit and an (admittedly iconic) pop video. Over the course of 4 decades, Palmer produced 14 studio albums…