Memphis is named for the capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. However, it has other claims to fame. For instance, Memphis has one of the most famous music scenes in the United States. It is the Home of the Blues, but it is influential in rap, rock, soul, gospel, and more. As such, Memphis is much…
Weddings are special. As a result, it makes sense to plan things out so that everything can proceed smoothly. That includes choosing the perfect song for the groom’s entrance. Fortunately, you have plenty of options from every genre in existence. That means you should have no problem finding something suitable. Here are ten of the…
Steel Panther was formed in 2000 in Los Angeles California. The group is a glam metal parody band fronted by LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz who performs as Michael Starr. The other members of the group are bassist Travis “Lexxi Foxxx” Haley, drummer Darren “Stix Zadnia” Leader, and Russ “Satchel” Parrish. In their early days,…
Ween is an American rock band formed in 1984 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Throughout their career, Ween produced a wide variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, folk, soul, funk, country, psychedelia, rhythm and blues, and more. One of the earliest examples of their eclectic style is the song “Pork Roll Egg and Cheese”, which…
Based on a true story, Remember the Titans was a biographical sports film that first hit theaters on September 29, 2000. It grossed an estimated $115.6 million USD on American soil and $136.7 million USD worldwide. Portrayed by Denzel Washington, Coach Herman Boone attempts to integrate into the T.C. Williams Highs School football team in…
Alec Benjamin has for the past few years proved that pop music instrumentalism is not dead. With a great voice and an immaculate stage presence, Alec Benjamin always knows how to get his way into the hearts of teenage fans who are always singing their hearts out in his concerts and shows. Apart from singing,…
Clarence Greenwood, better known by his stage name Citizen Cope, started writing poetry after being inspired by The Jackson 5. He has since evolved as an artist and has continued to be influenced by different musicians, including John Lennon, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, and Outkast. Cope is proud to be self-made and does not rely…
A lot happened in 1974; in the United States, President Richard Nixon was forced to step down due to the Watergate scandal that would have resulted in his impeachment. Still, life had to go on; music had to be made, and careers had to be forged. Bands like Bad Company were formed in 1974 while…
The Dropkick Murphys story is quite interesting. They started playing in a basement in a friend’s barbershop and later began to tour and record. Dropkick Murphys are well known for their loud, energetic live shows. The band was named after Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy’s alcohol-detoxification facility. Dropkick Murphys have managed to enhance their reputation locally…