In 1997, when Sugar Ray released the pop-influenced single, “Fly,” they were destined to be one of the best pop-rock acts of their time. However, their decline was quick and happened all at once, and by the early 2000s, the band could barely sell a thousand albums. The band, which featured members who grew together…
In 1991, vocalist Brandon Boyd, lead guitarist Mike Einziger, and drummer José Pasillas came together to form Incubus. Bassist Alex “Dirk Lance” Katunich and Gavin “DJ Lyfe” Koppell joined later, only to be replaced by Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore. After their first two albums failed to make much of an impression, they hit pay…
There are certain professional musicians that become absolute legends and B.B. King is definitely someone that fits in that category. In fact, he was one of the most prolific blues singers in the industry. He was also a gifted guitarist and songwriter. Eventually, he tried his hand at producing records. Most people agree that he…
After coming to fame with the Faces, Rod Stewart branched off as a solo artist. His first couple of solo projects were overlooked, but eventually, people began to embrace the riffs, the rasp, and that signature mullet. Over 50 years later, he’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, with a massive 250 million…
Peter Gabriel rose to prominence as the original lead singer of Genesis in the late 60s and early 70s. He began his solo career after leaving Genesis in 1975. “Solsbury Hill” was his first single from his album, So. The album was a huge commercial success and was certified triple platinum in the UK. The…
Joni Mitchell once said “I’m a painter first. I sing my sorrow and I paint my joy.” Considering her status as one of the most respected singer-songwriters of the 20th century, it might seem strange that she considers herself a visual artist before a musical one. But then again, Mitchell has never been easy to…
My personal music tastes tend to lean towards female musicians such as Mariah Carey, Sade, and Aretha Franklin. That doesn’t mean that I don’t like male singers because I have always loved listening to Bob Dylan and the likes of Hank Williams. However, I often forget about Bonnie Raitt, who also happens to be my…
John Mayer is one of the more notable names to emerge in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In spite of some controversies, his career has continued to the present time, as shown by the release of his eighth studio album Sob Rock in 2021. Besides his solo career, Mayer has been known to play…
Welcome to The 10 Best Kelsea Ballerini Songs of All-Time, a list compiled in the spirit of the “Ten Best X Of All Time” articles. You all know what those are, I’m sure. Or isn’t that the reason you clicked on this link? So who is Kelsea? She’s a country singer with blond hair and…