Leon Russell was always something of an enigma. By the time he released his first solo album in 1970, he’d already helped shape the sound of hundreds of the biggest hits of the previous decade as a member of the legendary Wrecking Crew session band. After he decided to step out of the shadows and…
Credited as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop music, the artist known as Too Short is California native, Todd Shaw. Originally born in 1966 in Los Angeles, then moving upstate to Oakland, Short officially started his road as a rapping artist in 1983 when he produced a number of specially requested custom songs…
Ricardo Montaner was born in Argentina. However, he tends to be more associated with Venezuela, which makes sense because his family moved when he was six. Regardless, Montaner launched his singing career in the mid-1970s. It took time for him to break through, but it is no exaggeration to say that he has established himself…
Over the years, Jackson Browne has written hits for everyone from The Eagles to The Byrds. A talented writer with a knack for blending the personal with the political, he’s widely regarded as one of the best singer-songwriters of the past 70 years. He may not have the same number of Top Ten hits as…
Some years of life are more significant than others. For instance, 18 stands out because it is one of the most notable moments of transition for most people. After all, it is when the law says someone has gone from being a minor to an adult. As a result, it is no wonder that numerous…
One of the most versatile artists of the past four decades, Boz Scaggs has enjoyed a fruitful, sometimes brilliant career as a solo artist, session man, and member of the Steve Miller Band. His post-Miller catalogue is filled with excellent material from both ends of his career. His debut album, “Boz Scaggs,” was released in…
It would be hard for a woman with an earthy, gritty voice to achieve true fame in modern music. There are a million in-tune songbirds with crystal clear vocals, and every one of them can sing songs other people wrote to make a buck for a record label. Fortunately, Janis Joplin wasn’t born in this…
Foghat was one of the most authentic British, American-based bands in the 1970s. The band was created in London back in 1971. They were widely popular across the US for their hard rock, blues-rock, and boogie rock during the classic rock era. The founding members of Foghat included Dave Peverett, Tony Stevens, Roger Earl, and…
Education is often associated with formal education. However, people are constantly learning with and without such systems. As a result, education is a universal experience. One that was relevant in the past, one that remains relevant in the present, and one that will presumably remain relevant in the future. Unsurprisingly, artists have released numerous songs…