Sarah Dash is often referred to as the glue that held the vocal trio, Labelle, together. Her signature gospel-rooted soprano and high pitch vocals made the group a rock and punk powerhouse with great hits such as the number one hit, “Lady Marmalade.” The trio was made up of Sarah Dash, along with Patti LaBelle…
There are a couple of things Mariah Carey is famous for; her five-octave voice, her numerous number-one singles, and her “Queen of Christmas,” nickname that came about due to her all-time classic song about Christmas. All in all, she has had a significant influence on popular and contemporary music. Mariah Carey has won numerous accolades…
Considered as an English new wave band, Duran Duran was originally founded by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist John Taylor from Birmingham, England in 1978. They quickly became bona fide rock stars. Roger Taylor was the first to join the band as their drummer, who was later followed by guitarist Andy Taylor, and finally Simon…
There are no half measures with U2. You either love them or you hate them. If fairness, that might have more to do with Bono’s decision to fashion himself into a modern-day Irish Jesus than the music itself, which is rarely anything but extraordinary. Few rock bands have spent quite so long enraging, inspiring, and…
Miranda Lambert is one tough cookie. She dishes out revenge like candy, packs a small punch but a big gun, and couldn’t give a monkey’s about her spotless reputation. In her songs, anyway. In real life, she might be the biggest sweetheart on the ranch. We don’t know. Frankly, we don’t care. Country music is…
Imagine being born, and 36 days later, your father is sent to jail for committing a crime; you have to speak to him every day for years through a telephone and watch his relationship with your mother as its affected. While that paints a sad picture, try envisioning your best friend being killed and your…
Jeff Becerra is best known as the frontman of the death metal band, Possessed. He started his first band in 1979 with Larry Lalonde, then moved on to several bands like Blizzard and Marauder before finally landing in Possessed. The band’s music was deemed satanic because of the upside-down cross on “Seven Churches” album cover;…
American songwriter Michael Jason Isbell was first taken under the wing of many musicians while he was a teenager, growing up in North Alabama. Already at that age, Isbell already enjoyed a flurry of musical instrument experience as he was taught by his grandfather and uncle. Growing up, Isbell enjoyed listening to bluegrass and gospel…
A good theme song is critical for a James Bond movie. You can’t just slap any old tune over the opening sequence and call it good. The theme song needs to be cool, memorable, and most importantly, fit the style of the film you’re advertising – so clear out those Britney Spears and Justin Bieber…