The Zombies
The Zombies: Baroque Pop, British Soul, and Psychedelic Elegance I. Formation and Early Years The Zombies formed in 1961 in St Albans, England, and quickly distinguished themselves from other British…
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May 5, 2025
The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds: Pioneers of Psychedelic Blues and Guitar God Incubator I. Formation and Early Roots The Yardbirds formed in London in 1963, emerging from the British blues boom alongside The…
May 5, 2025
The Traveling Wilburys
The Traveling Wilburys: Rock’s Greatest Supergroup Who Were the Traveling Wilburys? The Traveling Wilburys were a rock supergroup formed in 1988, originally intended as a casual collaboration that blossomed into…
May 5, 2025
The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins: Dreamscapes of Rage and Beauty The Smashing Pumpkins. Formation and Early Years The Smashing Pumpkins were formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1988 by: Billy Corgan – Lead…
May 5, 2025
The Pretenders
The Pretenders: Punk Cool Meets Pop Soul I. Formation and Origins The Pretenders were formed in 1978 in Hereford, England, by American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chrissie Hynde, originally from Akron,…
May 5, 2025
The Mamas & the Papas
The Mamas & the Papas: Harmony, Heartbreak, and the Sound of the ’60s The Mamas & the Papas. Formation and Background The Mamas & the Papas formed in Los Angeles…
May 5, 2025
The Doors
The Doors: Psychedelic Shamans of Rock 'n' Roll The Doors. Formation and Origins The Doors formed in Los Angeles in 1965, blending psychedelic rock, blues, jazz, and poetry into a…
May 5, 2025
The Cure
The Cure: Masters of Melancholy, Melody, and Modern Romance The Cure. I. Formation and Early Years The Cure was formed in Crawley, West Sussex, England, in 1976, initially under the…
May 5, 2025
The Cranberries
The Cranberries: Ireland’s Melancholic Voice of the ’90s The Cranberries. I. Formation and Early Days The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989, initially as a band called The Cranberry…
May 5, 2025
The Byrds
The Byrds: Folk Rock Pioneers and Architects of Psychedelia and Country Rock The Byrds. I. Formation and Early Days (1964–1965) The Byrds formed in Los Angeles in 1964, uniting folk…
May 5, 2025