The 50th anniversary of Jim Croce’s death came and went without much fanfare. No television specials or star-studded tribute shows. Jim is remembered by his great songs, not by how great he was. With his distinctive ability as a storyteller and his multi-genre song crafting, Croce was unlike any act of his era. He was…
A small but very vocal group of critics think Dave Matthews Band is one of the worst things to ever happen to music. Millions upon millions of fans disagree. Since the band emerged from the 1990s jam movement, they’ve become one of the biggest acts on the planet, selling over 38 million records and a…
Like so many rock groups, the Beastie Boys have been around for quite some time. They’re also a group that people either tend to love or hate. There’s not a lot of middle ground here. That’s really not all that uncommon, especially when you consider the fact that rock music as a genre tends to…
It’s been over 25 years since they released their self-titled debut, but Foo Fighters are still one of the biggest and most dependable rock bands on the planet. They might have settled a little too comfortably into ‘dad rock’ territory for some people’s liking, but if you listen to the albums rather than just the…
The Australian singer Olivia Newton-John has reinvented herself countless times over her career, transforming from a sweet, girl next door type to a raunchy pop diva, a country singer to a disco queen. Now in her 70s, she’s got four Grammy Awards, 15 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten singles (including 5 numbers ones), and two…
Over 40 years since their debut album, Def Leppard are still one of the biggest acts in the world. To date, they’ve sold more than 100 million records worldwide, becoming one of only five rock bands in history to ever achieve RIAA demand certification for two original studio albums. They’re widely considered to be one…
A lot of rock fans are very familiar with the rock band called Staind. Originating out of Springfield, Massachusetts in 1995, the band has produced a number of songs that fans have come to love over the years. Performing alternative rock, hard rock and other variations of rock music, the band has a rather eclectic…
In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their first album, (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd). It immediately put them on the rock and roll map. Over the next few years, they continued to build on their legacy with one great album after another. And then tragedy struck. On October 20, 1977, lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines,…
Throughout their career, 3 Doors Down have shown a lot of resilience, attaining massive mainstream success with tracks such as “Kryptonite” and “Here Without You.” The fivesome rock band whose members hail from Escatwpa, Mississippi, have never lost their small-town identity, and natives have labeled them as rock’s truest underdogs. Their track, “Kryptonite,” which was…