No other punk band has a history quite like The Clash. When I first started listening to them, I was mainly drawn to the standard driving punk hits like “I’m So Bored with the USA” and “White Riot,” but that’s not the only style they were known for. Unlike other punk bands in London’s scene […]
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Led Zeppelin is one of the best-selling bands of all time. Ever since they emerged in the 60s, they received icon status and inspired a generation of rock bands. Some of their albums, such as IV, contain songs that anyone would recognize. Is Led Zeppelin your favorite band? If so, you may want to express your
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Few music lovers have never heard of Eric Clapton and his guitar legacy. The first ‘guitar god’ of the 60s was part of some of the biggest rock bands ever and had a solo career few musicians had. As a massive fan of his music and having studied his playing since a teenager, I will
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Billy Joel is one of the most famous rockstars in history. Joel has released several notable songs, such as “Piano Man,” which became his nickname. He was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. Continue reading Billy Joel’s full bio! Billy Joel Quick Facts Full name: William Martin Joel Birthdate: May 9, 1949
There were five years in the late 80s and early 90s when Talking Heads and I both existed simultaneously, but I tragically never got the chance to see them perform. I have, however, been fortunate enough to see David Byrne perform and even cover some of the most popular Talking Heads songs. Unlike five-year-old me,
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To this day, Jimi Hendrix is considered to be the greatest electric guitar player who ever lived. Are you a Jimi Hendrix fan? If so, do you know his whole life story? If not, continue reading our Jimi Hendrix bio! Jimi Hendrix Quick Facts Full Name: James Marshall Hendrix Birth Date: November 27, 1942 Birth Place:
I’m unashamed to admit that I ugly cried the day I found out that Prince had died (and again in a crowded movie theater a few days later during a screening of Purple Rain.) He was one of those rare and unique talents that changed the course of pop culture. It’s nearly impossible to cover
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How do you remember Janis Joplin? Do you remember her beautiful, bluesy voice? Do you remember her as a member of the “27 club?” Here, I will share Janis Joplin’s bio and many interesting facts about the singer. Janis Joplin Quick Facts Full name: Janis Joplin Birthdate: January 19, 1943 Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas Nickname: Pearl Nationality: American Zodiac
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The 1980s were a wild time for music. Coming out of the disco-laden 70s, the music industry was seeking a revolution. It would all start with Van Halen effectively creating the sound for hair metal that would pervade the 1980s rock scene, but no band took the torch from them and ran with it like
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Pink Floyd is without a doubt one of the most important, influential, and iconic bands ever, with a vibrant and interesting history. Formed in 1965 in London by Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright, this band went on to record some of the best-selling progressive rock records of all time, such as
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