Semi-trucks came into existence around the late 19th century and early 20th century. As the story goes, car manufacturers sold their products to people who often lived far from one another in those days. Due to this, they needed a way to move their products over great distances. Yes, car manufacturers could have just driven…
Before the Bee Gees were famous in the U.S., some of their songs, such as “Massachusetts” were already major hits in the U.K. However, it wasn’t until the release of their soundtrack, Saturday Night Fever, that the band became one of the most famous on the planet. The band has occasionally been referred to as…
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…
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…
Kentucky became a state in 1792. That would have happened sooner. However, the U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation partway through the process, which forced the relevant parties to restart it to prevent potential legal issues. Now as then, Kentucky is famous for its natural bounty. That enabled it to become an agricultural powerhouse,…
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…
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,…
Musicians don’t get much more influential than Louis Armstrong. Over a five-decade career, his talents as a singer, a performer, and a musician shaped the development of jazz, eventually influencing popular music as a whole. His uniquely gravelly voice, peerless trumpet playing, and ability to bend lyrics and shape melodies to his will made him…
Ronan Keating is an Irish singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence by joining Boyzone in the early 1990s. However, he also enjoys a solo career that continues in the present. Besides this, Keating is a radio host, one of several roles he has taken in the entertainment industry. Here is our opinion of the ten best…