2023-12-01 19:00
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2023-12-01 19:00
Samantha Fish, born on January 30, 1989, in Kansas City, Missouri, is a prominent American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Known for her potent mix of blues, rock, and Americana, Fish… Read More
2023-11-30 21:00
Steve Howe was born on April 8, 1947, in Holloway, North London, England. He is a highly influential guitarist, best known for his work with the progressive rock band Yes, which he joined in… Read More
2023-11-30 19:00
When an artist needs a bassist who can handle any genre, there are a few they could call on. But lately, as evidenced by his outstanding work with the likes of David Bowie, The Black Crowes… Read More
2023-11-30 17:00
Yes, I know the question sounds insane. But you know what question sounds even more insane if you asked it back in 1963? Will the Rolling Stones still be releasing brand new studio albums 60… Read More
2023-11-30 14:00
Our Complete List Of Bad Company Band Members presents the various musicians who have played in the legendary band Bad Company. The band was first formed in 1973, hailing from the area of Al… Read More
2023-11-30 11:00
This Complete List Of Belle & Sebastian Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Belle & Sebastian studio albums. The band Belle & Sebastian was first formed… Read More
2023-11-30 09:00
This Complete List Of Becky G Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Becky G studio albums. Becky G was born on March 2, 1997. Becky G hails from the area of Ing… Read More
2023-11-29 19:00
If you were treated to Billy Joel in concert back in the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s or dug hard on albums like Turnstiles (1976), The Stranger (1977), 52nd Street (1… Read More
2023-11-29 15:39
We all have our favorite Christmas songs. If there was ever a genre of music that brings back special memories, it is those classic Christmas songs that we all grew up with. As kids, we were… Read More
2023-11-29 14:00
The Raspberries were formed in 1970, out of Cleveland, Ohio by guitarist and vocalist Eric Carmen, guitarist Wally Bryson, bassist John Aleksic, and drummer Jim Bonfanti. Later, Dave Smalley… Read More
2023-11-29 11:00
This Complete List Of A Thousand Horses Albums And Songs presents the full discography of A Thousand Horses studio albums. The band was first formed in 2010. The group hails from the area of… Read More
2023-11-29 09:00
This Complete List Of Pixie Lott Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Pixie Lott studio albums. Pixie Lott was born on January 12 1991. She hails from the area of Bromley… Read More
2023-11-28 19:00
From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s aft… Read More
2023-11-28 17:00
Mick Ronson, a profoundly influential figure in rock music, is best remembered as a virtuoso guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and producer. Born Michael Ronson on May 26, 1946, in Kingston u… Read More
2023-11-28 14:00
This Complete List Of Graham Nash Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Graham Nash studio albums. Graham Nash was born on February 2, 1942. Graham Nash hails from the area… Read More
2023-11-28 11:00
This Complete List Of Stephen Stills Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Stephen Stills studio albums. Stephen Stills was born on January 3, 1945. The group hails from th… Read More
2023-11-28 09:00
If you were a fan of The X Factor, then you know that Littel Mix became the first all-girl group to have won the competition. Since then, the group has launched a very successful career. Thi… Read More
2023-11-28 07:00
Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams on August 16, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prominent figure in American hip-hop, known for his unique vocal style and fashion sense. He rose to pro… Read More
2023-11-27 19:00
Laura Nyro has always been one of our favorite artists. We are both from the Bronx and share an understanding of what it was like growing up in New York City. Music played a major part of th… Read More
2023-11-27 17:00
Jim Suhler grew up in the city of Dallas, Texas. His upbringing in the great state of Texas obviously had a major impact on his love of the blues and all the great guitarists who have come f… Read More
2023-11-27 17:00
This Complete List Of Dead Or Alive Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Dead Or Alive studio albums. The band Dead Or Alive was first formed in 1980. The group hailed fro… Read More
2023-11-27 14:00
This Complete List Of The Fabulous Thunderbirds Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ studio albums. The band was first formed in 1974. The gro… Read More
2023-11-27 12:15
This Complete List Of Blackmore’s Night Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Blackmore’s Night studio albums. The band was first formed in 1997. Most Rock fans… Read More
2023-11-27 09:00
This Complete List Of Ella Henderson Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Ella Henderson studio albums. Ella Henderson was born on January 12 1996. Ella Henderson hai… Read More
2023-11-26 19:00
This Complete List Of Marty Balin Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Marty Balin studio albums. Marty Balin was born on January 30, 1942. He passed away on September 27, 2018… Read More
2023-11-26 17:00
Hailing from Cologne, Germany, CAN is widely considered the greatest band of the krautrock genre and one of the leading innovators of the experimental rock pantheon. Formed in 1968 by bassis… Read More
2023-11-26 13:00
These days, Bryan Basset lends his bluesy licks to Foghat, having served as the band’s lead guitarist since the departure of Rod Price in 1999, and he became even more integral after t… Read More
2023-11-26 11:00
This Complete List Of The Decemberists Albums And Songs presents the full discography of The Decemberists studio albums. The band was first formed in 2000. The group hails from t… Read More
2023-11-25 19:00
The virtuoso guitar boom of the late ’80s was an invigorating time. And while many have come and gone, Vinnie Moore is not still standing but thriving. Hailing from the East Coast, at… Read More
2023-11-25 17:00
If you grew up in the 1970s, you probably know the name Larry Carlton. If you don’t, you definitely have heard his playing. Larry Carlton was, and for the most part, still is, one of t… Read More
2023-11-25 14:00
Our 10 Essential Jeff Buckley Songs list looks at an astonishing singer, songwriter, and musician whose music inspires listeners after his surprising death. Jeff Buckley’s music varied… Read More
2023-11-25 11:00
This Complete List Of John Scofield Albums And Songs presents the full discography of John Scofield studio albums. John Scofield was born on December 26, 1951. He hails from the area o… Read More
2023-11-24 19:00
This Complete List Of Black Oak Arkansas Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Black Oak Arkansas studio albums. The band Black Oak Arkansas hails from of course, Black Oak, Ar… Read More
2023-11-24 15:00
Few bands can say they have it all, but Dirty Honey certainly does. So, if you’ve missed them to this point, you’ll want to change that, as the Los Angeles four-piece, whose 2019… Read More
2023-11-24 10:00
If you have ever seen John Prine live like we have, you know that the man was an extraordinary artist in so many ways. This Complete List Of John Prine Live Albums And Songs presents t… Read More
2023-11-23 19:00
This Complete List Of Every Mother’s Nightmare Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Every Mother’s Nightmare studio albums. The band was first formed in 1987. … Read More
2023-11-23 17:00
This Complete List Of Dirty Looks Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Dirty Looks studio albums. The band Dirty Looks was first formed in 1984. The group Dirty Looks hails from… Read More
2023-11-23 14:00
This Complete List Of McAuley Schenker Group Albums And Songs presents the full discography of McAuley Schenker Group studio albums. The band was first formed in 1986. The group hails… Read More
2023-11-23 12:00
There are countless artists whose music stood the test of time. David Bowie comes to mind. He was a talented artist who wrote songs that remain classics. Throughout his esteemed career, Davi… Read More
2023-11-22 19:00
Best known for his death-defying antics as Chastain’s shredding six-stringer, David T. Chastain’s legacy has gone on to grow to heights he couldn’t have imagined. In the ye… Read More
2023-11-22 17:00
Before visiting the City of Los Angeles as part of your road trip, it would be in your best interest to get your hands on a guide, especially if you and at least one of your passengers are m… Read More
2023-11-22 14:00
This Complete List Of Slaughter Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Slaughter studio albums. The band Slaughter was first formed in 1988. The group Slaughter hails… Read More
2023-11-22 11:00
This Complete List Of Killing Joke Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Killing Joke studio albums. The band Killing Joke was first formed in 1978. Killing Jok… Read More
2023-11-22 07:00
This Complete List Of Chance The Rapper Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Chance The Rapper studio albums. Chance The Rapper was born on April 16, 1993. Chance The Rapper hai… Read More
2023-11-21 21:00
Initially inspired by Ace Frehley and the music of Kiss, Italian guitar and composer Daniele Gottardo has gone on to have a career defined by hyper-eclecticism and grandiose virtuosity. Of c… Read More
2023-11-21 17:00
When visiting Seattle, Washington, as part of your road trip, doing so as a music fan should include following a guide that will steer you in the right direction. This includes learning abou… Read More
2023-11-21 14:00
This Complete List Of Mercury Rev Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Mercury Rev studio albums. The band was first formed in 1989. The group hails from the area of Buffalo, Ne… Read More
2023-11-21 11:00
Our Top 10 Koko Taylor Songs list looks at the Queen of Blues. Koko Taylor’s accomplishments made her a trailblazer for women in the blues genre. Her music broke color barriers. She ke… Read More
2023-11-21 09:00
This Complete List Of Jess Glynne Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Jess Glynne studio albums. Jess Glynne was born on October 20, 1989. Jess Glynne hails from th… Read More
2023-11-20 19:00
If you were alive and into punk rock in the late ’90s and early 2000s, there’s a good chance that you dug on The Donnas, aka a band of teenage sensations, who took on the world i… Read More
2023-11-20 17:00
This Complete List Of Killer Dwarfs Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Killer Dwarfs studio albums. The Killer Dwarfs was first formed in 1981. The group hail… Read More
2023-11-20 15:00
This Complete List Of Brinsley Schwarz Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Brinsley Schwarz studio albums. The band was first formed in 1969. The group hailed… Read More
2023-11-20 13:00
This Complete List Of Glass Tiger Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Glass Tiger studio albums. Glass Tiger was first formed in 1983. The group Glass Tiger hails from th… Read More
2023-11-20 11:00
Our Complete List Of Plasmatics Albums And Discography looks at the albums of a band formed in New York City in 1977. The Plasmatics were more than just a band; they were a phenomenon. My mo… Read More
2023-11-19 22:23
Now, this is a band that rocks hard and heavy. The Dead Daisies are one of our favorite new bands of the past ten years. This Complete List Of Dead Daisies Albums And Songs presents the full… Read More
2023-11-19 21:50
This Complete List Of Jorja Smith Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Jorja Smith studio albums. All these spectacular albums have been presented below in chronological order… Read More
2023-11-19 21:20
We love Craig David. I have always felt he had one of the smoothest vocals styles in the R&B meets pop genres over the past twenty years. This Complete List Of Craig David. Albums And So… Read More
2023-11-19 17:00
After hammering away within the rock game for over forty years, Mick Sweda has shown time and time again that as far as good old-fashioned, bluesy, yet heavy licks go, few do it better. With… Read More
2023-11-19 14:00
When I was 12 years old in 1974, my favorite band was Bachman-Turner Overdrive. I knew these guys well because they had huge hits on the radio. There was a sound to them that was very endear… Read More
2023-11-19 11:00
This Complete List Of Moby Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Moby studio albums. Moby was born on September 11, 1965. Moby hails from the New York City area. This complete Mo… Read More
2023-11-18 17:00
Hailing from San Fernando Valley, California, Steve Lukather’s personality is as cool, calm, and collected as his iconic solos, riffs, and licks. Most know him as the backbone of AOR s… Read More
2023-11-18 14:00
Our Complete List Of Cheap Trick Band Members looks at the musicians of a band formed in 1973 in Rockford, Illinois. The band’s original lineup consisted of vocalist Robin Zander, guit… Read More
2023-11-18 11:00
Our Top 10 Guster Songs list spotlights a creative band that you will want to show off in front of your friends. Com one, we all love trying to get our friends to discover music that may not… Read More
2023-11-17 17:00
Only a few drummers have affected all levels of rock and metal music in the across-the-board fashion of Carmine Appice. Be it through his influence work with ’60s psych-rockers Vanilla… Read More
2023-11-17 14:00
Our Complete List Of Squeeze Band Members looks at a British rock band formed in 1974, The band was initially formed in London by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, who have been the gr… Read More
2023-11-17 11:00
Our Top 10 Rosie Gaines Songs list looks at an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician. If her voice sounds familiar, she’s one of the main vocalists on Prince and the New Power… Read More
2023-11-16 17:00
Depending on when you stumbled upon Steve Brown’s rare blend of shredding chops, energizing stage presence, and uber-melodic songsmith, you might say that he’s best known for his… Read More
2023-11-16 11:00
Complete List Of Gino Vannelli Albums And Discography looks at the albums of a man born on June 16, 1952, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Vannelli grew up in a family steeped in music; his fath… Read More
2023-11-15 17:00
With his trusty ESP AS-1FR in hand, as far as ’80s shred goes (and sinfully delightful jazz fusion), few do it better than California native Alex Skolnick. Best known for lending his g… Read More
2023-11-15 14:51
There’s a lot to say about classic rock bands that are still together. Of course, we shouldn’t be greedy and just be happy that many of our favorite bands that we grew up with in… Read More
2023-11-15 12:45
Our Complete List Of Pogues Albums And Discography looks at an iconic Celtic punk band that originated in London in 1982. The band was originally formed by Shane MacGowan (vocals), Jem Finer… Read More
2023-11-14 17:00
As a master of jazz-fusion, progressive, hard rock, and heavy metal, Steve Morse has touched millions with a guitar in hand. The broad spectrum of Morse’s work, which includes s… Read More
2023-11-14 14:00
When visiting San Fransisco as part of your road trip, there are some great routes you can take that will bring you to the heart of this beautiful city. When doing so as music fans, you can… Read More
2023-11-14 11:00
Our Complete List Of Guster Albums And Discography looks at an American alternative rock band, formed in 1991 at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. The original members, Ryan Miller… Read More
2023-11-13 17:00
Between his days in Accept alongside Wolf Hoffmann and within the ranks of his namesake band, U.D.O., beside Mathias Dieth, German heavy metal icon Udo Dirkschneider has feasted on his fair… Read More
2023-11-13 11:00
Our Top 10 Martha Wash Songs list looks at a legendary singer who captivated listeners for decades. Known for her powerful voice, she dominated the music industry. Martha Wash rose to fame a… Read More
2023-11-12 17:00
“In the early to mid-60s, I was a young curious-minded little guy wanting to know about music mostly,” veteran funk and jazz guitarist extraordinaire Blackbyrd McKnight tells me… Read More
2023-11-12 11:50
When visiting the Lone Star state’s vibrant city, Dallas, as part of your road trip, there is so much to see and do here that you’ll need at least a few nights to take it all in… Read More
2023-11-11 17:00
You wouldn’t often associate the music of Michael Jackson with guitar heroics, even though you probably should, given that he had the likes of Eddie Van Halen (“Beat It”)… Read More
2023-11-11 11:00
The Avett Brothers, an American band hailing from Concord, North Carolina, have carved out a distinctive niche in the contemporary music scene with their blend of folk, bluegrass, country, a… Read More
2023-11-10 17:00
As the lead guitarist and proverbial linchpin of New Jersey-based act Starz, Richie Ranno amalgamates glam, good-time rock, and early leanings of hair metal to critical acclaim. Alas, shoddy… Read More
2023-11-10 15:36
On Oct 12, 2023, comic book, movie, and television fans flocked to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City to welcome the return of Comic Con. Since 2006, ReedPop has been pre… Read More
2023-11-10 11:00
Our Complete List Of Starz Albums And Discography looks at an American hard rock band that gained a cult following in the late 1970s. Formed in 1975, the band was composed of Michael Lee Smi… Read More
2023-11-09 17:00
As a founding member of New York-based hard rock act Coheed and Cambria, Travis Stever has lent a hand to some of the most influential alternative albums of the last 20 years. LPs such as Th… Read More
2023-11-09 14:00
An ideal road trip guide for music fans to Detroit, Michigan should include knowing where to go and where to stay when it comes to maximizing your experience as a visitor. The best road trip… Read More
2023-11-09 11:00
Complete List Of The Association Albums And Discography looks at an American pop band from California. Known for their tight vocal harmony and melodic pop sound, The Association was on… Read More
2023-11-08 17:00
Though Big Star only initially existed from 1971 to 1975, the music has lived on, influencing an array of bands ranging from The Cars to R.E.M. to The Replacements to The Posies. Comprised o… Read More
2023-11-08 15:23
This Complete List Of Big Star Albums And Songs presents the entire discography of Big Star studio albums. The band was first formed in 1971. The group Big Star hailed from the area of… Read More
2023-11-08 13:00
Our 10 Essential Sam Phillips Songs focuses on a singer, songwriter, and musician known for blending folk, rock, and pop music. Sam Phillips’ soulful melodies and introspective lyrics… Read More
2023-11-07 19:00
Often, the West Coast gets all the attention when it comes to the late ’80s and early ’90s glam metal era. But if you’re from the East Coast, surely you know that during th… Read More
2023-11-07 17:00
Complete List Of Scorpions Band Members And Lineup Changes looks at a German rock band formed in 1965 by Rudolf Schenker. The band initially focused on British-inspired rhythm and blues but… Read More
2023-11-07 13:42
This Complete List Of Epica Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Epica studio albums. The band Epica was first formed in 2002. The group Epica hails from the area of… Read More
2023-11-07 11:00
The band Hot Tuna always used to get me in trouble as a kid. Most concerts ended before 11:00 p.m. Hot Tuna concerts would go on into the wee hours of the morning. Mom and Dad were not too h… Read More
2023-11-06 22:02
Ronnie Van Zant said it best, “Turn It Up.” We all remember those words at the start of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic track “Sweet Home Alabama.” It is one of those… Read More
2023-11-06 19:00
As one part of Skid Row’s fierce guitar duo (the other half being Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo), New Jersey native Scotti Hill knows a thing or two about rock ‘n’ roll rif… Read More
2023-11-06 17:00
No other single songwriter had the impact that Burt Bacharach had on the music of the 1960s. Of course, the 1960s had the Beatles, the Stones, the Kinks etc… but we are talking about… Read More
2023-11-06 14:00
This Complete List Of Jerry Garcia Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Jerry Garcia and Jerry Garcia Band studio albums. The band was first formed in The group hails from… Read More
2023-11-06 11:00
This Complete List Of Cilla Black Albums And Songs presents the full discography of Cilla Black studio albums. All these beautiful Cilla Black albums have been presented below in chronologic… Read More
2023-11-05 19:00
As a teenage six-stringer, Ivan Julian toured the U.K. and Europe as a member of The Foundations, a group known for its hit singles, “Build Me Up Buttercup” and “Baby Now T… Read More
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