Age is a universal part of the human experience. Even so, we don’t respond to it the same way. Some of us fear it and fight it. In contrast, others have been known to make peace with it sullenly or wholeheartedly. As a result, it makes sense that songs about aging are just as varied…
Al Stewart is a Scottish musician who benefited much from the revival of British folk music in the 1960s and 1970s. He has had a long career. For proof, consider how he released his first studio album, Bedsitter Images, in 1967 and his sixteenth studio album, Sparks of Ancient Light, in 2008. As such, it…
Nessa Barrett is a musician who keeps turning her scars into music. Due to her family constantly moving, she barely had any friends; thus, learned to keep to herself while dreaming of the day she would live on her own. Thankfully, her parents loved music and Barrett found solace in it. She hoped to pursue…
Over the years, the state of Arizona has been the musical inspiration for all kinds of songs. From country music (the #1 popular type of music in America) to metal (Arizona’s favorite), the songs about the Grand Canyon State are as varied as the gorgeous scenery and landmarks that include the Sonoran Desert. So, what…
Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American rock band that has been around since the late 1990s. Its core members are Jared Leto and Shannon Leto. However, there have been other band members at various points. So far, Thirty Seconds to Mars has released five studio albums. Some have been undisputed successes. In contrast, others…
The 4 Non Blondes were an alt-rock band from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s. The original three members were a bassist named Christa Hillhouse, a guitarist named Shaunna Hall, and a drummer named Wanda Day. However, the band didn’t see the completion of its original line-up until they invited the vocalist named Linda Perry….
Lecil Travis Martin adopted the stage name Boxcar Willie, by which he is still remembered. Willie grew up exposed to music and entered his first singing contest at ten. Despite trying so hard to make his music successful, it took a while to reap from his efforts. He was triggered to try out country music…
Deadbeat dads have inspired songs since words were set to music. The absent father is a narrative that has shaped countless tunes and continues to be a popular theme today. But not every papa in song is a rolling stone. Some characterize the good guys who provide for their family and love their kids. The…
Shooter Jennings is an American singer-songwriter. He is the song of two country musicians. As a result, interested individuals shouldn’t be surprised to learn that Jennings is something of a country musician in his own right. That qualifier matters because he is famous for his eclectic mix of influences, meaning he is easiest summed up…