The Fabulous Thunderbirds came into existence in the mid-1970s. They are somewhat well-known, though they have never reached the same commercial heights as their more successful counterparts. Despite this, the Fabulous Thunderbirds are still making music in modern times. Interested individuals should know the band’s lineup has seen extensive changes. The frontman Kim Wilson is…
Bob Marley didn’t invent reggae, but he, more than any other artist, helped bring it to the mainstream. His image might be that of a carefree rasta with a penchant for girls and splifs, but the reality was a deeply religious, politically aware man who rose from nothing to become a cornerstone of popular music….
Musicians, singers, and lyricists take their inspiration from many aspects of their daily lives, including their interactions with others and the situations in which they or people they know find themselves. The people that inspire them may be their lovers, their enemies, or even people in certain professions. In the latter’s case, one group of…
George “Van” Morrison was born on August 31, 1945, in Belfast, Ireland. According to Van Morrison, his father was a shipyard worker who listened to blues, country, and gospel which became the singer’s earliest musical inspirations. Some of his favorites were Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly. By the time he was thirteen,…
Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers of recent decades. For proof, look no further than his musicals, which include some of the most successful productions ever. Furthermore, Webber’s songs have been known to become popular outside of their musicals, thus serving as further evidence of his capabilities. As such, the man’s music…
Whitesnake is an English hard rock band that formed in 1978, and David Coverdale, a former member of Deep Purple, put the band together. Originally, they were Coverdale’s backing band, but they want on to develop their own entity and become successful as a group. Between 1978 and the current day, Whitesnake has released 13…
Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians in all of history. His music has influenced rock, jazz, and pop for decades. He was a prolific artist that wrote over 200 songs during his career as a musician. What made him so unique is that he did not have a specific genre or sound;…
Anyone familiar with the music of Joe Walsh is well aware of his talents as a musician, composer and performer. A musical icon, Walsh is incredibly accomplished when it comes to his music and longevity in the music industry. During his tenure he’s played a huge part in the success of the James Gang, the…
Maroon 5 is a pop-rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1994. The original members were vocalist Adam Levine, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden and drummer Ryan Dusick. When the group was originally formed, they were called Kara’s Flowers. The lineup has since changed, with Levine and Carmichael…