It is impossible to talk about America’s greatest country singers and songwriters without mentioning the great John Denver. His real name was Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., and he lived between December 1943 and October 1997. He’s considered to be a cultural icon of the American West and one of the most popular and celebrated artists …
If you’re from the United States of America, you might recognize .38 Special as a commonly used cartridge by police departments up until the 1990s. However, today we’re talking about a different kind of 38 Special. 38 Special is an American rock band that was born in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida, and that is still …
Fagen and Becker were the charismatic studio magicians of the 20th century, fathers of jazz-rock, and storytellers of the darkness of glamorous life under the trippy name ‘Steely Dan.’ They are one of the few bands that always did what they wanted with their music, backed up by the best session player in history, a …
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If during the last few years you had a moment while listening to music when you thought “Wait, is this a Led Zeppelin song I have never heard of before?”, then chances are you were listening to Greta Van Fleet, with Josh Kiszka as their singer and frontman. I am not discrediting Josh or Greta …
Mick Jagger is the quintessential rockstar. With his band, The Rolling Stones, they released numerous albums, played globally, and are considered one of the most legendary bands. And with eight children, he has quite the legacy! His older child is Karis, who he had with Marsha Hunt. But where is Karis Jagger now? What is …
When The Bangles come to mind, most people think of their singles, such as “Walk Like an Egyptian.” In reality, The Bangles are so much more than that. Formed in 1981 in LA, they’re one of the most pivotal bands pioneering the pop-rock genre. They were also famous for only having female band members, and …
When you think of The Go-Go’s, what do you think of? Do you get their catchy singles, such as “Vacation,” stuck in your head? Or do you think of the legacy they left? The Go-Go’s have been credited for starting pop-punk, a genre that combines the fast-paced style of punk music with hooking melodies that …
Babes in Toyland is one of the most pivotal bands that emerged from the 90s riot grrrl era. With singles such as “Bruise Violet,” Babes in Toyland stood out because their music was louder, more aggressive, and influenced an entire era of female musicians. But who were the musicians behind this band? How did they …
As a longtime rock music fan, it should be no surprise that I love movies inspired by the genre. From documentaries to comedies, countless films feature rock bands or fans of the genre. While I tend to gravitate to the movies made in the 80s–during the glory days of rock music–there are some modern classics …
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David Bowie is known as one of the greatest rock stars. While many people know him as the artist responsible for hit songs such as “Suffragette City,” his fans may not have known his personal life. David Bowie was married twice–first to actress, model, and journalist Angie Bowie, then to Somali-American supermodel and actress Iman. …
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