In the 1980s, Motley Crue invented hard rock. The legendary Los Angeles rocks bad guys never had a dull moment. The band dominated the charts in the 1980s thanks to their reputation for partying, glammed-out stage presence, and pop songs with heavy metal theatrics. They were one of the most well-liked heavy bands in their … Read more
In 1964, Moody Blues were created in the city of Birmingham. After hanging about the scene for a few years, they finally broke through in 1967 with their second album, Days of Future Passed. This album has been appropriately referred to as one of the first (and best) concept albums, and it was the one … Read more
Famous American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey is noted for her distinct retro-inspired music and appearance. One record in her extensive discography stands out as the definitive example of her distinctive sound: “Born to Die.” This 2012 album’s collection of expertly composed songs will take listeners back to the height of Hollywood thanks to its retro … Read more
As a member of the Beatles together with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, John Lennon first gained widespread recognition and popularity. Despite this, Lennon went on to have a successful solo career and also released music with his wife, Yoko Ono, after the Beatles broke up. John Lennon released a total of 11 … Read more
Rock group Kings of Leon was founded in 1999 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band is made up of brothers Caleb, Jared, and Nathan Followill as well as their cousin Matthew Followill, making it a family affair. In its early years, the band’s sound was a mashup of garage rock, Southern rock, and blues elements. The … Read more
One of the various subgenres that fall under the umbrella of rock & roll is progressive rock, commonly referred to as a prog rock. Complex, ambitious, and designed to provoke thinking, progressive rock makes use of any instruments, effects, and production techniques that are judged essential to achieve its goals. In other words, progressive rock … Read more
Tom Petty was a musician, actor, record producer, singer, and songwriter. On October 20, 1950, he was born in Gainesville, Florida. Sadly, he passed away in October 2017 at the age of 66 from an unintentional drug overdose. In 1967, Petty started his career and was a member of the group Mudcrutch. He is most … Read more
Pink Floyd is a legendary rock band that has developed and shifted its sound throughout its lengthy and fruitful career in the music industry. Only the name of the band and drummer Nick Mason has remained constant icons since the band’s beginning in 1968 and during its tours between 1968 and 1979. The band’s lineup … Read more
In 1988, the Chicago-based alternative music group The Smashing Pumpkins was founded. The first lineup of the group included drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, bassist D’arcy Wretzky, guitarist James Iha, and lead singer and guitarist Billy Corgan. The band’s lineup has changed a lot throughout the years. Corgan, Chamberlin, and Iha are the only current original members … Read more
It should come as no surprise that Snoop Dogg has such a large fanbase. There aren’t many musicians who have released eighteen studio albums, but Snoop has done so, in addition to four soundtrack albums, a video album, and sixteen compilation albums. This is an amazing resume. It would have been a fantastic career if … Read more