Diamond Head

Diamond Head: The Unsung Architects of Thrash and Heavy Metal Diamond Head. Forged in Steel: Formation and NWOBHM Origins (1976–1980) Diamond Head formed in Stourbridge, England, in 1976, at the…

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Deep Purple

Deep Purple: Pioneers of Heavy Rock and Progressive Fire Deep Purple. From Experimentation to Power: The Early Years (1968–1969) Deep Purple was formed in Hertford, England, in 1968 by session…

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Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins: Dream Architects of Ethereal Sound Cocteau Twins. The Origin of a Sonic Dreamscape Formed in Grangemouth, Scotland, in 1979, Cocteau Twins became one of the most influential and…

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Chris Rea

Chris Rea: The Road to the Blues Chris Rea. Early Life and Background Christopher Anton Rea was born on March 4, 1951, in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, into an Italian-Irish…

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin: Titans of Rock and Architects of Heavy Sound Led Zeppelin. A Monumental Beginning (1968–1969) Led Zeppelin was formed in London in 1968, emerging from the ashes of The…

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Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens: The Poet of Peace, Transformation, and Song Cat Stevens. I. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Real name: Steven Demetre GeorgiouBorn: July 21, 1948 – London, EnglandHeritage: Greek-Cypriot father…

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Barclay James Harvest

Barclay James Harvest: Symphonic Rock’s Unsung Storytellers Barclay James Harvest. I. Formation and Origins Formed: 1966Origin: Oldham, Lancashire, England Barclay James Harvest. Classic Lineup: John Lees – Vocals, guitar Woolly…

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Audioslave

Audioslave: The Soul of Grunge Meets the Fire of Rage Audioslave. I. Formation and Origins Formed: 2001Origin: Los Angeles, California, USA Audioslave. Lineup: Chris Cornell – Vocals (Soundgarden) Tom Morello…

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Alphaville

Alphaville: Dreamers of the Synth-Pop Age Alphaville. I. Formation and Early Background Formed: 1982Origin: Münster, GermanyOriginal name: Forever Young (briefly), later changed to Alphaville — inspired by the 1965 Jean-Luc…

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Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters: The Man Who Electrified the Blues Muddy Waters. Early Life and Roots in the Delta McKinley Morganfield, better known as Muddy Waters, was born on April 4, 1913…

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