Skid Row might never have achieved the same level of fame as some of their peers, but that didn’t stop their fusion of hard rock and metal from playing out in millions of mosh pits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their fortunes hit the skids after their third album, but when they were…
Since its inception, Garbage have barely changed the line up, with Shirley Manson on the vocals, Steve Marker (lead guitarist) Duke Erikson (guitar, keyboard) and Butch Vig on drums and production. The band, which was formed back in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin, features all four members in the songwriting and production of every song. With…
Up until 2010, Yelawolf was an underground rapper from the south with a small but dedicated following. And then he dropped his first major-label release, Trunk Muzik 0-60, and suddenly, the name on everyone’s lips was Yelawolf. Since then, he’s switched labels to Eminem’s record label Shady Records, released several more massive albums, and become…
They may have spent their entire career shrugging off accusations of being Nirvana ripoffs, but even if the critics never jumped on board with Bush’s brand of grunge rock, millions of fans certainly have. Although they’ve never made themselves at home in the charts in their native UK, their success in the US made them…
Conan Gray is known for his buoyant, often sad signature sound that is a cross between confessional indie pop and dance jams. Initially gaining popularity through his YouTube channel, Gray amassed a dedicated audience for his original electronic and acoustic inspired songs. He released his first EP with hits like Crush Culture and Generation Why…
By the time they formed in 1978, the majority of Toto were already seasoned studio musicians, having played extensively for the likes of Steely Dan, Cher, Boz Scaggs, Seals & Crofts, and Michael Jackson. With so much talent on the table, it was no surprise that they were a hit from the start, scoring their…
After spending almost a decade with the US Army, Craig Morgan took the first steps in his music career singing demos for other artists in Nashville. Eventually, someone at Atlantic Records decided his talent was going to waste and signed him up. Since releasing his self-titled debut album in 2000, he’s released 6 further albums…
Swedish pop rock duo from 80s Roxette may have performed its last performance in 2019, but their music will certainly live on. Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle have created an incredible dynasty that’s lasted over three decades. Roxette stood out among their peers in the 80s because of their unique sound, but that sound is…
He might be best known for his work with Van Halen, but Sammy Hagar has also managed to forge a hugely successful solo career. After first tasting success with hard rock outfit Montrose in the 1970s, he dropped his solo debut in 1976. It didn’t really go anywhere in the charts, but five years later,…