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!”….
This is a list of the ten songs from Rob Zombie’s vast repertoire that I think are some of his best. Whether you’re new to Rob Zombie or just a music enthusiast, or even both, this will give you more insight into these songs. Rob Zombie is a horror rock musician who has always left…
Calico Cooper is best known for being the daughter of shock rock star Alice Cooper. Although having a famous father is what put her in the limelight, Calico Cooper is now known in her own right, as she works in several aspects of the entertainment industry, including music, television, and film. While many people know…
Death metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal, is a genre that became popular in the 1980s. The lyrical themes include subjects such as violence and conflict, while the musical style is distinguished by growling vocals, aggressive drumming, and distorted or low-tuned guitars. There are bands from across the globe that play thrash metal, but the…