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Remember When: MySpace’s Record Label and the Artists Who Defined the Era
MySpace Records launched in 2005 to sign and promote artists who were finding success with their music on the OG social network platform. The label boosted the careers of a handful of bands and artists, while MySpace itself helped define the era of pop, alternative, and indie in the early 2000s.
Graham Nash and Ann Wilson Speak out on Lip-Syncing in Wake of Frankie Valli Drama
If you have even a marginal internet presence at the moment, you’ve probably heard about the drama going on with Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons. Specifically, a large number of fans are concerned about the 90-year-old singer’s well-being, as video footage of him performing and allegedly lip-syncing with great difficulty has been floating around social media. Valli had to even speak out about it to say he isn’t being forced to perform, nor has he been lip-syncing at all.
Watch Country Sister Trio Join Colby Acuff for a Stunning Cover of an Eagles Classic
The Castellows, a trio of sisters from Georgia, released their debut single “No. 7 Road” last year. Earlier this year, they released their debut EP A Little Goes a Long Way. Since then, they have been busy recording and releasing new music and collaborating with other country artists. They previously partnered with Wyatt Flores for the song “Sober Sundays.” Now, they’ve collaborated with Colby Acuff on a cover of the Eagles’ classic “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”
The First Song Stevie Nicks Ever Wrote
Every songwriter has a first song. Some actually make the cut while others are lost in time–and/or shunned by the artist for their cringe factor. According to Stevie Nicks, her first song was the moment she realized what she wanted to do with her life. The track, though fairly elementary compared to Nicks’ later work, has the same sentiments as many of her biggest songs: love and heartbreak. Learn more about Nicks’ first song, below.
3 Hit Songs by Famous Acting Duos That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Sometimes one’s not enough and two are better. The synergy created between two people on stage trading lyrics and working off one another can sometimes provide even more power than just staring at one person at the microphone. Case in point: these three offerings here below. Indeed, we wanted...
Carlos Santana Extends Las Vegas Residency into the Spring of 2025; Is Featured on New Single by Rock Band GXTP
Carlos Santana and his namesake band will close out their 2024 schedule with a previously announced series of Las Vegas concerts as part of their long-running residency at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The eight-show engagement runs from a performance this Wednesday, October 30, through a concert on November 10.
5 Underrated Rock Songs That Are Perfect for a Refined Halloween Playlist
Need some Halloween rock songs to welcome in the spookiest holiday of them all? These five underrated rock songs are perfect for any Halloween playlist. Even though most of these tracks come from famous bands, you may have never heard them before!. 1. “Fresh Blood” by Eels. Mark...
The Meaning Behind Kelsea Ballerini’s “How Much Do You Love Me”
Heartbreak can create roadblocks in future relationships. That’s a fact that Kelsea Ballerini knows all too well. She says as much in her recently released ballad, “How Much Do You Love Me.” Ballerini is caught somewhere between healing and reeling in this track. While her love life seems to be on the up and up, how can she be sure it’s not destined to go south? That’s the impossible question this song presents. Uncover the meaning behind “How Much Do You Love Me,” below.
Watch Wyatt Flores Give an Aspiring Young Artist a Major Boost During His Show in Birmingham, Alabama “This Guy Came Out of Nowhere”
Over the weekend, Wyatt Flores performed at the Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama. That night, he gave his fans a special treat when he allowed 17-year-old Brody Jackson to open for him in what was the young fan’s first-ever gig. Jackson landed the opening slot after meeting Flores outside the venue just hours before the show.
Yo-Ho-Ho: 3 Eternal Sea Shanties for the Briny Deep
If you’re one of those people who look in the mirror and whisper to yourself, “It’s a pirate’s life for me,” then this list is for you! If you’re one of those people who would rather hop on a ship and head down to the middle of the ocean and look for some sunken or buried treasure, then this list is for you. If you’ve always wanted a parrot on your shoulder, then—well, you get the idea.
4 Unforgettable Grateful Dead Songs Co-Written by Phil Lesh
For three decades, founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh was the backbone of the band. Working in tandem and glued to the guitars of Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir, Lesh was set in the background harmonizing more, over taking the lead, and still wrote and sang a collection of songs for the band during their first decade together.
Remember When: The Rolling Stones Chose Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood has been a part of The Rolling Stones long enough now that he seems a part of the band’s unshakable foundation. But he had an outstanding career before joining the band, and it was by no means a foregone conclusion he’d find his way into the group, which he officially did in 1976.
Stevie Nicks Reveals That Her Pregnancy with Don Henley in the 1970s Would Have Broken Up Fleetwood Mac
Stevie Nicks recently revealed a personal story from the late 1970s that she says would have broken up Fleetwood Mac at the time. Speaking with CBS Sunday Mornings, she shared that she’d had an abortion after getting pregnant while linked to Don Henley. If she had carried the fetus to term and given birth, she admitted it would have “destroyed” the band.
I Can’t Believe Jack White Beefed With These 4 Musicians (One Even Ended in a Punch to the Face)
Jack White of The White Stripes is known for many things. He was one half of the powerhouse duo for years, and has since gone on to make a name for himself as a key figure in garage rock revival. However, Jack White is also known for all the times he beefed with other musicians. And one time, that beef escalated into a physical fight. Without further ado, let’s look at four musicians and bands that Jack White famously took issue with!
The Stevie Nicks Hit Song That She Originally Wrote for Dolly Parton: “It Would Be Perfect for Her”
When listing the best female musicians of the 20th century one has to name Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton. There is just no answer in the world that wouldn’t include those two names, as both artists have had an insurmountable influence on popular music. Despite being from two different genres, the two shared similar tendencies both in their personas and their music. Hence, in 1972, Stevie Nicks was able to write the perfect song intended for Dolly Parton.
Watch Kelly Clarkson’s Chilling Performance of the Dolly Parton Song She Says Should Never Be Covered
Kelly Clarkson has a reputation for delivering out-of-this-world covers on her TV show. Sometimes, one could argue that her Kellyoke covers are better than the original songs. However, even Clarkson has songs that she believes no one should cover. Among those is the Dolly Parton classic “I Will Always Love You.” But when it came time to pay tribute to Parton, she set aside her apprehension and performed a chilling rendition of the classic song.
4 Funk and Disco One-Hit Wonders That Set the 1970s Ablaze
Disco might be more or less dead at this point in the 21st century, but it was absolutely everywhere in the 1970s. And with that, there were quite a few big disco one-hit wonders to hit the charts in the 70s. Let’s look at just four funk and disco one-hit wonders from the 1970s worth revisiting. You may have forgotten some of these; or you may have never heard them before!
“Y’all Are F**kng Heroes”: Jelly Roll Performs Private Concert for Survivors of the September 4 Apalachee High School Shooting
Today, Jelly Roll is one of the most talked-about stars in country music. His second country album, Beautifully Broken debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart and he is currently performing at arenas across the country on his Beautifully Broken Tour. While it would be easy to let his newfound stardom go to his head, the Antioch, Tennessee native uses his ever-growing platform to inspire those facing dark times. More recently, he performed a private concert for the survivors of the Apalachee school shooting in Winder, Georgia.
Remember When: Mike Rutherford Hired Some “Mechanics” and Found Major Success Outside Genesis
We all know that Phil Collins spent the 1980s shuffling back and forth between Genesis and his solo career, minting hits in both scenarios. Guitarist Mike Rutherford also managed to have a ton of success with his extracurricular activities, stepping out with a pair of ace singers to form Mike + the Mechanics in between Genesis projects.
3 Country and Folk Covers by Adele That Will Have You Itching for a Full Album
Nothing about Adele points towards the genres of country and folk. However, when you have a voice seemingly gifted to you by the divine and finely tuned by the greats, it doesn’t matter. Adele’s sheer talent allows her to toil with any genre she so pleases. And when she does do this, it’s always a sublime listen that entails goosebumps and possibly even teary eyes.
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