Nardo Wick is a trending topic on the hip-hop scene. He’s one of those mysterious celebrities who amassed large followings of fans, who would like to know more about him. His music has taken him into the spotlight and rocketed him to fame with the fortune that follows. For those of you who want to…
In 1967, Chicago was born. Originally consisting of Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, and Danny Seraphine, the band were a rock and roll outfit with a taste for horns, jazz, and experimentation. Their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, bagged them a Grammy nomination but didn’t secure a single…
The Marshall Tucker Band has been around since the 1970s. They were largely considered a rock band, but their sound is actually quite eclectic. As a matter of fact, they incorporate elements of rock, blues, jazz and just about anything else that suits them into their sound. The end result is a band that sounds…
Teddy Pendergrass was one of the most successful and influential soul singers in America. He is best known for his singing voice, which he used to sing with a gospel choir. With ten albums and 3 Grammy Awards under his belt, Teddy Pendergrass’ music has stood the test of time. Here are the top 10…
Michael McDonald is one of the greatest songwriters, composers and singers in America. His husky multi octave baritone stands out in the soulful Rhythm and Blues songs that he creates. The five time Grammy winner was born in Missouri on February 12, 1952 and grew up loving the music of the 1960’s. He performed with…
Although there are examples of many types of music from the 1980s, many people associate it with being the era of the power ballad. During this decade, many solo artists and groups released power ballads, regardless of the typical genre of music with which they were associated. Some have remained popular and well-known despite the…
John Coltrane was an American composer and jazz saxophonist. In his musical career, he mainly focused on hard bop and bebop in his earlier career. Coltrane helped shape the jazz music industry and has 45 albums under his name. Below is a list ranking his albums from the worst to the best. 20. Lush Life…
Clay Aiken never won American Idol. Instead, he finished second in the second season. Despite this, Aiken became one of the most successful American Idol contestants. So far, the man has released six studio albums. The curious thing is that he hasn’t released anything since the early 2010s. Something that might be connected with his…
Guns N’ Roses released “Appetite for Destruction,” their debut album, in 1987. It became a huge hit, and in less than two years, it topped the Billboard 200. The album has sold over 18 million copies in the US and 30 million copies worldwide. Consequently, it is the best-selling debut album of all time in…