Bands

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 […]

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

You can’t say rock and hair metal without mentioning Van Halen. From Eddie’s screeching guitar to David Lee Roth’s energetic stage presence, Van Halen staked their claim in rock music history. Today, Van Halen’s music is still worshipped by fans of all ages, and Eddie is known as one of the most influential guitar players–even

Vixen is a renowned band that emerged during the glory days of glam metal. Best-known for hits such as “Cryin’” and “Edge of a Broken Heart,” the Saint Paul troupe has had its ups and downs. But since the 80s, the band has reformed twice. Today, they’re known as one of the best pivotal bands

The Beatles inspired the world, but who inspired them? Before the name Rock n’ Roll was uttered for the first time, two brothers from Kentucky sang heavenly harmonies and wrote guitar riffs like Lenon & McCartney or Simon & Garfunkel would years after to enchant the world. The Everly Brothers Band History is a charming

In the time when rock was barely in its teenage year, before even Sgt. Pepper hit the shelves, and a new eccentric form of the genre was born in the heart of New York. Amid the city’s modern art scene, the Velvet Underground laid the foundation of experimental rock. Even though they are now a

Are you the type of person that loves the oldies—not just the oldies but the do-wop oldies? Do you remember growing up and hearing your grandma playing an album from The Temptations, The Four Tops, or The Drifters? All three of those bands are worth their weight in gold, but I want to focus on

The Temptations are, without question, one of music’s greatest groups of all time. Though they are a group of a distinctly American genre and their story is equally a uniquely American tale, their influence and success worldwide cannot be overstated. The Temptations were one of the pioneers of Motown’s popularity in the US, influenced international