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…
Whiskey Myers, arguably one of the most popular country/rock bands today, hails from the East Texas town of Palestine. The band has released five amazing albums that have made their way into millions of souls and countless playlists. Whiskey Myers Songs make up a very versatile catalog, ranging from acoustic tear-jerking country music to guitar-shredding…
Grace Potter is an American singer-songwriter. Some people will know her because of her time in Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. However, they parted ways in 2015, meaning she is now a solo artist. Here is our opinion on the ten best Grace Potter songs ever: 10. “Paris (Ooh La La)” Paris is one of…
If you are a rock music lover, you must know of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band responsible for hits like “Sweet Home Alabama.” When it was formed in 1964, Ronnie Van Zant was the lead vocalist, but his brother, Johnny Van Zant, replaced him after his passing. Since then, Van Zant has been the lead vocalist,…