Two years ago, Wanda Jackson announced her retirement. Now, she’s back with her 32nd album, Encore, an impeccably stylish collaboration with Joan Jett that sees Jackson in astonishingly good shape. She says it’ll definitely be her last album… unless she gets bored of retirement a second time around. Let’s hope she does. If you’ve ever…
The incredible Peter Gene Hernandez is much better known by his stage name Bruno Mars. This pop star is well respected for his musical range and multifaceted talent. However, he also works hard to shield much of his private life from the paparazzi and fans. In addition to singing, he is also a dancer, record…
Jason Newsted is a bassist associated with metal as well as related music genres. In particular, he is famous for having been the bassist of Metallica from 1986 to 2001 before leaving because of a complicated mix of reasons. 1. Born in Battle Creek, MI Newsted was born in the city of Battle Creek in…
Better Off Dead is a 1985 cult classic black comedy centered around the pitfalls of being a teenager. It was written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. The movie chronicles a high school student, Lane Myer, played by John Cusack. His character loves two things, skiing and his girlfriend Beth, played by Amanda Wyss. Myer…
When YK Osiris released his single “Worth It” in 2019, he quickly became one of the most talked-about new artists in R&B. Many believed that he was a great representation for what the next generation of R&B is going to sound like. His unique style helped him stand out from the rest, and the song…
Alt-rock band Styx was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972. The group’s name is taken from a river in Greek mythology that ran through the underworld. The group reached popularity during the late 1970s and early 80s. The group is best remembered for its unique style of music, which incorporated hard rock and acoustic guitar…
Without their fans, rock stars would still be living in their parent’s basement, eating packet noodles and praying for the day someone hands them a record contract. So you’d think they’d go out of their way to show some appreciation. Most of the time, they do. But as it turns out, even rock music stars…
If you were a hip-hop fan in the early 2000s, then you probably remember when Cassidy had the rap game in a chokehold with his hit single, “Hotel”. Released in the fall of 2003, the song quickly became popular for its catchy hook and Cassidy’s smooth bars. In 2005, Cassidy released his sophomore album, “I’m…
In 1970, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon decided to get together and form a band. They might not have realized it at the time, but they were about to change the face of popular music forever. The most commercially successful band in history, Queen has sold over 300 million records, influenced…