Prince

Prince: The Purple Genius of Pop, Funk, and Rock Prince. Early Life and Musical Roots Full Name: Prince Rogers NelsonBorn: June 7, 1958 – Minneapolis, MinnesotaDied: April 21, 2016 –…

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Poison

Poison: Glam Metal’s Loudest, Flashiest, and Catchiest Hitmakers Poison. Formation and Early Struggles Poison was formed in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1983 under the original name Paris. Seeking bigger opportunities, the…

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Patti Smith

Patti Smith: Punk Poet, Rock Icon, Revolutionary Spirit Patti Smith. Early Life and Artistic Foundations Born: December 30, 1946 – Chicago, Illinois, USARaised: South Jersey and later New York City…

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Men at Work

Men at Work: Australia's Quirky New Wave Ambassadors Men at Work. Formation and Early Years Formed: 1979Origin: Melbourne, Australia Men at Work. Classic lineup: Colin Hay – Lead vocals, guitar,…

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Megadeth

Megadeth: Precision, Power, and the Politics of Thrash Megadeth. Formation and Origins Formed: 1983Origin: Los Angeles, California, USAFounder: Dave Mustaine – vocals, guitar, songwriter Dave Mustaine founded Megadeth shortly after…

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Massive Attack

Massive Attack: The Pioneers of Trip-Hop and Sonic Revolution Massive Attack. From Bristol Roots to Global Recognition Massive Attack emerged from the vibrant, multicultural music scene of Bristol, England, in…

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Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen: The Poet of Love, Loss, and the Sacred Leonard Cohen. Early Life and Literary Beginnings Born: September 21, 1934 – Westmount, Quebec, CanadaDied: November 7, 2016 – Los…

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest: The Metal Gods Who Forged British Steel Judas Priest. The Birth of British Heavy Metal Judas Priest was formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969, a city often credited…

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Jane’s Addiction

Jane’s Addiction: The Theatrical Architects of Alternative Rock Jane’s Addiction. I. Formation and Origins Formed: 1985Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA Jane’s Addiction. Classic lineup: Perry Farrell – Vocals Dave Navarro…

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Gary Moore

Gary Moore: The Soulful Virtuoso of Blues and Rock Gary Moore. Early Life and Musical Roots Full Name: Robert William Gary MooreBorn: April 4, 1952 – Belfast, Northern IrelandDied: February…

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