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 …
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Since David Bowie’s unforeseen death in 2016, the market of collectibles and memorabilia connected to the artist has grown tremendously. From t-shirts and mugs to posters and signed records, fans have been growing their collections of unique David Bowie items in honor and memory of inarguably one of the greatest musicians of all time. In …
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 …
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Oh, the crazy 70s! Nothing evokes such a feeling of freedom, revolution and self-expression than that crazy era! My love for this decade started in high school. I couldn`t get enough of listening to those enfants terrible of the 70s – The Rolling Stones, Bowie, Led Zeppelin. So it’s no wonder I’ve searched for anything …
Most rockstars’ kids follow in the footsteps of their parents. They develop their musical talent and pursue music like their parents. Some gain success, while others perpetually follow in the footsteps of their successful parents. But there are some exceptions to this trend, and Carmen Jane Plant is an amazing example of someone born to …
Maureen Wilson has had a long and interesting life. She’s best known for being the one and only wife of Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. Their story is amazing, and their marriage is still one of the best rock n’ roll marriages. I always thought young Robert Plant was handsome, so I’m jealous of Maureen! …
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Revolutionary, genius, and controversial, Jack White ticks all the boxes for being a timeless rock star. In true rock fashion, the man behind White Stripes is an artist who never did anything in a conventional way. This Jack White’s bio is full of unexpected decisions and events that make him worthy of being the ultimate …
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 …
The mystical Irish poet, Van Morrison, is responsible for bringing a fine touch of grace and continuous change to the singer-songwriter genre. Many of our standard for a touching song comes from his writing, making this Van Morrison Bio a journey into how mixing styles created some of the finest soul-touching songs. Morrison’s classy blend …
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Do you remember riding in the car with your parents or even your grandparents and listening to some Motown hits? It’s a great “genre” that gets you on your feet and dancing the night away. Pretty much everyone has listened to a hit or two from The Four Tops, specifically “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar …
