Jesus David Torres, whose stage name is Dahvie Vanity is an American-based singer, songwriter, and the founder of the Blood on the Dance Floor band. Vanity was born on September 5 1984 and was raised in North Carolina. He got into music in 2006. He released his first album “Let’s Start A Riot” with his…
Dillinger Escape Plan is one of the most influential and important bands in metal. Their music is fast, heavy, and sophisticated. It’s a constant struggle between chaos and control that will leave you blown away. With 6 studio albums to their name, ranking all Dillinger Escape Plan albums can seem like a daunting task. But…
Rick Astley is a British singer, songwriter, and radio personality who began his career in 1985. The award-winning singer was at the height of his fame during the latter half of the 80s and the early 90s. Although he retired from the entertainment industry in 1994, he decided to resume his career in 2000….
The Cure have been a hugely influential rock band for the past thirty years. They have been in the forefront of musical evolution from gothic rock to synth pop and new wave, and their ever-changing musical styles have influenced countless bands. The Cure’s album sales have had a total of 30 million sales worldwide and…
John Finberg prides himself as the owner of First Row Talent, a booking agency that has seen him rise to fame by booking some of the most famous rock bands. His interests vary to include running a bar and owning a ticket sales site. However, Finberg’s bright future in the entertainment industry is slowly dimming…
When Uncle Tupelo disbanded in 1994, everyone thought Jay Farrar would be the breakout star. For a while, it seemed he would be. His new group Son Volt’s first album made a far splashier entrance than Wilco’s, the group formed by Jeff Tweedy and the rest of his former bandmates. But splashy entrances don’t make…
Tom Petty was a singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor. He was born in Gainesville, Florida, on October 20, 1950. Sadly, he died of an accidental drug overdose in October 2017 when he was 66. Petty began his career in 1967 and was initially in a band called Mudcrutch. However, he is most famous…
The cowbell is not just a popular instrument to add jazz-like rhythms, but also an iconic piece of rock and roll percussion. It has been used in the classic rock songs such as “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley, “Nina, Pretty Ballerina” by The Beatles, and “Dead End Street” by Led Zeppelin. The cowbell has become…
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles, California on December 18th, 1983. After the breakup of Metallica, Dave Mustaine teamed up with guitarist Marty Friedman and bassist David Ellefson to create Megadeth. Their debut album was released in 1985 and it was called “Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good!”….