Drums date back to 5500 B.C. They are found in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures, primarily used for religious ceremonies and cultural gatherings. According to Drum Sector, drums have always served an essential purpose in many different cultures, each type influenced by the style of the area. These early roots became the twentieth and…
Wack 100 is a hip-hop manager who has recently gained a great deal of negative press for a controversial statement he recently made. He is an American music record executive who is well-known in the hip-hop industry with many record labels under his direction. He has built an impressive career amidst the negative press he…
Believe it or not, shoes play an integral role in our lives. In fact, there have been hundreds of studies which center on shoes and how they represent us. For instance, did you know that ones choice in footwear can be a factor in the first impressions one makes? Knowing this, it’s only natural that…
It’s been 26 years since Alanis Morissette released her breakout third album, Jagged Little Pill. The sprawling record sold 30 million copies worldwide, and remains a definitive moment in the history of modern popular music. It spawned six singles that made their way to the top of the charts in Canada and America. On top…
Aerosmith is a rock band that was formed in 1970 in Boston. The band consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, bassist Tom Hamilton, guitarist Brad Whitford, and drummer Joey Kramer. Although they are known for their blues-based hard rock style, they also include elements of pop-rock, glam metal, heavy metal, and rhythm…
Gillie Da Kid has been rapping for more than 20 years. Although he has never gained as much commercial success as many of his colleagues, his skills have earned him the respect of some of the biggest names in hip-hop. At one point in time, Gillie Da Kid was even signed to Cash Money Records,…
Bullet For My Valentine came into existence in the late 1990s. Once upon a time, it was a cover band that specialized in Metallica and Nirvana. However, Bullet For My Valentine secured a record deal in the early 2000s, thus putting them on the path to making original music. So far, the band has released…
When Celine Dion burst out onto the scene as a 25-year-old French-Canadian singer, many people touted her to be the next Barbra Streisand. Celine Dion had released seven French albums by the time she was 18 before her manager introduced her to English music. She credits her success to her manager, Rene Angelil, who put…
Since starting her career as a little-known but critically acclaimed figure on the indie rock scene, Sia has become a pop sensation. As well as writing songs for some of the biggest names in the business, she’s carved out a hugely successful solo career with her dance-tinged pop anthems. While primarily known for her painful,…