On July 23, 1971, Alison Krauss was born in Decatur, Illinois. but was mostly raised in Champaign. After a stint at a fiddling competition, her mother enrolled her at a state fair and the progressive road leading Krauss to a successful career as a country music recording artist had officially begun. By 1986, Krauss completed…
The face of country music is changing…and it has tattoos on it. His name is Jelly Roll, and he is taking the genre by storm. Born Jason DeFord in 1984, the Nashville native cut his teeth on the hip-hop circuit before earnestly pursuing the sound synonymous with Music City. The reception from country music has…
If you’re a Kiss fan, you’ll know that the band has been rocking out for over 40 years now. For those who weren’t alive in the 70s, you’re in for a treat. These 10 songs will introduce you to some of their most popular material. From early classics like “Black Diamond” to later hits like…
Skeletons hold incredible symbolic importance. For instance, they’re often used as reminders of mortality. Something that interested individuals might have come upon from time to time. However, bones can have other meanings in other cultures. One excellent example would be the Aztecs, who saw them as the seeds of new life. Regardless, skeletons play an…
With super high energy, musical talent, and hard rock all rolled into one, American rock band Van Halen had no other direction but the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band has been around and loved since 1972, and it’s been credited to bring hard rock back into the forefront of music again during…
Ben Harper is a three-time Grammy award winner who has graced the music scene with twelve studio albums. His songs vary in genre, including soul, folk, reggae, and rock. His fans also know him for playing the guitar, endearing vocals, live performances, and activism. According to Classic Rock History, Harper is also a seven-time nominee….
Tina Turner is a singer, songwriter, and actress who has earned the nickname of the ‘Queen of Rock.’ She began her career in 1957 and rose to prominence as one half of the duo ‘Ike & Tina Turner’ along with her first husband, Ike Turner. While she was performing with her husband, she also released…
Carlos Vives is a Colombian singer, songwriter and actor who has been active in the music industry since 1978. Over the years, he has released numerous hit songs that have won him fans worldwide. Carlos has won multiple Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards throughout his career. This article will be looking at the 10…
Adolescence has occupied a prominent position in modern culture. As a result, people have released numerous songs about teenagers. Some came from people who were either teenagers or not far from being teenagers. Others were by those for whom adolescence was a much more distant thing. Between them, they have performed music covering just about…