Believe it or not, shoes play an integral role in our lives. In fact, there have been hundreds of studies which center on shoes and how they represent us. For instance, did you know that ones choice in footwear can be a factor in the first impressions one makes? Knowing this, it’s only natural that…
It’s been 26 years since Alanis Morissette released her breakout third album, Jagged Little Pill. The sprawling record sold 30 million copies worldwide, and remains a definitive moment in the history of modern popular music. It spawned six singles that made their way to the top of the charts in Canada and America. On top…
Aerosmith is a rock band that was formed in 1970 in Boston. The band consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, bassist Tom Hamilton, guitarist Brad Whitford, and drummer Joey Kramer. Although they are known for their blues-based hard rock style, they also include elements of pop-rock, glam metal, heavy metal, and rhythm…
Loverboy is one of Canada’s most iconic rock bands. Formed in 1979, the band has been a significant player on the Canadian music scene for over 30 years. Loverboy was also one of the first Canadian groups to achieve international success and recognition. The band was formed by guitarist Paul Dean, drummer Doug Johnson, and…
Since starting her career as the lead singer for the Miami Sound Machine, Gloria Estefan has become one of the most beloved figures in popular music. Her success in the ’80s and ’90s with tracks like Congo, Rhythm is Gonna Get You, and 1-2-3 took Latin music to the world stage, paving the way for…
Musician Johnny Winter passed away in 2014. However, his passing has only served to increase his level of popularity with music lovers of all ages. For the most part, Winter performed in the Blues genre, but not in the traditional sense you might initially think. He had a tendency to fill every song with so…
Before Van Halen exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut, punk and disco ruled the roost. Rock was dead… or so everyone thought. As it happened, it was just taking a nap. “This is the 1980s!” declared singer David Lee Roth. “And this is the new sound – it’s hyper, it’s energy, it’s urgent.”…
With the possible exception of Sly and the Family Stone, Earth, Wind and Fire did more to popularize funk than any other band. At their peak, they consisted of 10 insanely talented musicians (not to mention the Phoenix Horns section). Their lineup was constantly evolving, but the one permanent fixture was Maurice White, a singer,…
The 1970s may have been the era of the supergroup, but the most super of them all arrived nearly two decades later. Formed by George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty in the late ’80s, the Traveling Wilburys bought together some of the best singers and songwriters of the 20th century….