Lynyrd Skynyrd is the first band to mind when Southern Rock is mentioned. The band has always defined the genre from its humble beginnings to its modern rebirth. Innovative blues-rock grooves, mean triple guitar solos, a hard-rock look, and epic live shows got me into the band and why this Lynyrd Skynyrd bio is essential […]
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John Denver is one of the most prolific American singer-songwriters whose legacy transcends music. He was a life and nature lover who expressed his many passions through a sweet tenor voice and acoustic guitar. Even after his tragic death, his music is often related to the beauty of nature and feelings of nostalgia, joy, and
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Whenever a musical duo is mentioned, the first names that come to my mind are Simon & Garfunkel. Everyone has heard their hits, but there’s much more to them than “The Sound of Silence” or “Mrs. Robinson.” Having rediscovered their music in my adult years, I assure you that this Simon & Garfunkel band history
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Few bands have achieved bigger success or had a more intricate journey than Fleetwood Mac. The British band has reinvented itself repeatedly and evolved from a groundbreaking blues band into the biggest-selling rock band in the world. This Fleetwood Mac band history will guide you through the glamorous Peter Green period to the worldwide success
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Modern music history would not be complete without James Brown’s Bio and records. The Godfather of Soul and Inventor of Funk music has contributed immensely to what we hear today across multiple genres. Brown’s character, talent, voice, dancing, and charisma are the foundation of most American black music that arose in the 60s and 70s.
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Formed amid the British Blues Revolution, The Yardbirds are among the bands that started it all. Almost single-handedly, in only half a decade, they set the bar for what British blues should sound like and set the foundation of rock. The individual members, especially the guitarists, rose to such heights that you might consider The
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It’s hard to imagine that one person is responsible for a good part of modern RnB, Soul, Funk, and Pop music. Stevie Wonder almost single-handedly changed how hit songs were written and shocked the industry with one award after the other. As a musician, I profoundly appreciate his contribution to music. In this Stevie Wonder
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Carlos Santana is one of those guitar players you need only one note to recognize. I started getting into Santana’s magical blend of jazz, rock, and Latin music in his solos. Even though none of my family are musicians or much into rock music, they all knew who Santana was and eagerly played his track
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The biggest band that emerged from the British new wave scene is, without a doubt ‘The Police.’ The power trio led by Sting immediately topped the charts with a never-before-heard blend of rock, jazz, reggae, and world music. As a child, I would listen to their songs on the radio for hours, and growing up,
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The controversial genius of rock, Frank Zappa, is a legend that pushed rock culture and music to its limits. An innovator, composer, singer, and filmmaker, Zappa chose the path going against the status quo of music and culture. His work is characterized by intricate rock composition, orchestral pieces, satire, and a unique personality that attacked
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