Status Quo

Status Quo: The Boogie Rock Kings of British Rock Status Quo. Boogie Beginnings: From Psychedelia to Hard-Hitting Rock Formed in 1962 in London as The Spectres, the band that would…

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Slayer

Slayer: Pioneers of Thrash Metal Slayer. Formation and Early Years (1981-1983) Slayer. The Birth of Slayer Slayer was formed in 1981 in Huntington Park, California, by guitarist Kerry King and…

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Simply Red

Simply Red: Soulful Pop with a Sophisticated Edge Simply Red. From Manchester to Global Stardom Simply Red, founded in Manchester in 1984, became one of the most recognizable and successful…

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Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols: The Loud, Brash Voice of Punk Revolution Sex Pistols. Birth of British Punk Rebellion The Sex Pistols, formed in London in 1975, were the spark that ignited the…

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Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel: Sonic Visionary and Progressive Icon From Chobham to Genesis: A Progressive Origin Story Peter Brian Gabriel was born on February 13, 1950, in Chobham, Surrey, England. Raised in…

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Pantera

Pantera: The Titans of Groove Metal Pantera. The Early Years: 1981-1989 Pantera. Formation and Initial Struggles Pantera was formed in 1981 in Arlington, Texas by guitarist Dimebag Darrell (then known…

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Mötley Crüe

Mötley Crüe: The Decadent Rebels of 1980s Hard Rock Mötley Crüe. A Sinister Birth on the Sunset Strip Mötley Crüe was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by bassist Nikki…

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Motörhead

Motörhead: Speed, Noise, and Rock 'n' Roll Fury Motörhead. Born to Lose, Lived to Win: The Origins of Motörhead Motörhead was founded in 1975 by Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, after he…

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Marillion

Marillion: Pioneers of Neo-Prog and Musical Storytelling The Formation of Marillion: A New Sound for Progressive Rock Marillion was formed in 1979 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, during a time when…

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Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Southern Rock’s Defiant Flame Lynyrd Skynyrd. Humble Beginnings in Jacksonville Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most influential and iconic Southern rock bands in history, originated in Jacksonville, Florida…

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