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 –…
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 –…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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