Survivor

Survivor: Arena Rock Champions with the Eye of the Tiger Survivor. Formation and Early Years Survivor was formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1978 by: Jim Peterik – Keyboards, rhythm guitar,…

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Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots: Grunge Era Survivors with a Classic Rock Soul Stone Temple Pilots. Formation and Early Years Formed: 1989 (as Mighty Joe Young)Origin: San Diego, California Stone Temple Pilots.…

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Steely Dan

Steely Dan: The Studio Alchemists of Jazz-Rock Cool Steely Dan. Formation and Background Steely Dan was formed in 1972 by: Donald Fagen – Vocals, keyboards, songwriting Walter Becker – Bass,…

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Savatage

Savatage: Architects of Symphonic Metal Power Savatage. From Florida Roots to Metal Greatness Savatage was formed in 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, by brothers Jon Oliva (vocals, keyboards) and Criss…

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Rammstein

Rammstein: Fire, Fury, and Industrial Precision Rammstein. Formation and Background Formed: 1994Origin: Berlin, GermanyGenre: Industrial metal, Neue Deutsche Härte (New German Hardness) Rammstein. Members: Till Lindemann – Vocals Richard Z.…

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Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine: Revolutionaries of Rap Metal and Resistance Rage Against the Machine. Formation and Background Formed: 1991Origin: Los Angeles, California Rage Against the Machine. Members: Zack de la…

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Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age: Desert Rock Royalty Queens of the Stone Age. Formation and Origins Formed: 1996Origin: Palm Desert, California, USAFounder: Josh Homme – guitar, vocals, songwriting Following the…

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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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