Since the 1950s, the harmonica has been featured in rock songs of various genres. The instrument is particularly associated with blues-rock and rockabilly. It has also been used in more recent hits like “The Weight” by The Band, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen, and “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. The harmonica is a versatile instrument…
Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical for the movie screen that came out in 2012, which was based on a jukebox musical for the theater stage that came out in 2005. As such, it featured well-known songs chosen from the best of 1980s rock. However, the nature of Rock of Ages means that those…
“Cruella” was one of the most interesting Disney movies in a while, and for a multitude of reasons too, with the movie taking heavy inspiration from the London punk rock era for its use in themes, soundtrack, original score, and so much more which overall caused the movie to scream pure punk inspiration in seemingly…
Kid Rock began his career as a rapper with the hip hop group The Beast Crew in the late 1980s. At the age of 17, he signed a solo deal with Jive Records, releasing his debut album, Grit Sandwiches for Breakfast, in 1990. Although his style was initially characterized by a hip-hop heavy sound, later…
Better known to fans as Kid Rock, Robert James Ritchie is well known for his ability to transcend musical genres, moving fluidly between rap, rock, metal, country, and more. Despite his fame and wealth, Ritchie is a very down-to-earth person. The self-taught musician plays numerous instruments and oversees the production of most of his own…
There is one reason why people remember the Monday Night Football game from December 8, 1980, and it’s not because the Dolphins beat the Patriots in overtime. This game resides in infamy due to a late newsflash interruption. With three seconds left in regulation, legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell steadied his breath and prepared his immense…
When people hear Oklahoma, undoubtedly, one of the first singers they think about is Garth Brooks. The country music megastar grew up in Tulsa. However, the state is also home to many other musicians, including St. Vincent, Jacob Sartorius, Chet Baker, and Charlie Baker. Additionally, one city in Oklahoma hosts one of the top music…
Connie Hamzy’s life is more than just her brief cameo in a 30-year-old song. She is part of one of the world’s most notorious rock n roll groupies that date back to the 1970s. Her list of escapades featured in a Cosmopolitan magazine profile features some of the most famous rock musicians. ZZ Top, the…
If you wonder where musicians like Fat Joe and the late Notorious BIG got the courage to be performers despite their weight, you have yet to know about The Fat Boys. The group comprised Darren Robinson, who became a legendary human beatbox. There was also Damon Wimbley “Kool Rock Ski” and Mark Morales “Prince Markie…