The Animals
The Animals: Blues-Driven Rebels of the British Invasion The Animals. I. Formation and Early Background The Animals formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 1962, emerging from the local jazz…
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May 5, 2025
T. Rex
T. Rex: Glam Rock’s Glittering Revolutionaries T. Rex. Origins: From Psychedelia to Electric Boogie T. Rex began life as Tyrannosaurus Rex, formed in London in 1967 by: Marc Bolan –…
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The Police
The Police: New Wave Icons with Sting’s Signature Sting The Police. Formation and Origins The Police were formed in London in 1977, during the height of the British punk explosion,…
May 5, 2025
Sting
Sting: From Punk-Reggae Frontman to Sophisticated Solo Virtuoso Sting. Early Life and Origins Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner on October 2, 1951, in Wallsend, England, earned his nickname from…
May 5, 2025
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains: The Grunge Band with a Metal Heart Alice in Chains. I. Origins and Formation Alice in Chains was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by: Jerry Cantrell…
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Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band: From Psychedelic Blues to Hit-Making Power Pop Steve Miller Band. Formation and Early Years The Steve Miller Band was formed in San Francisco in 1966 by guitarist…
May 4, 2025
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison: The Velvet Voice of Rock’s Lonely Heart Roy Orbison. Early Life and Musical Roots Roy Kelton Orbison was born on April 23, 1936, in Vernon, Texas, and raised…
May 4, 2025
Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche: Visionaries of Progressive Metal Theater Queensrÿche. Formation and Origins Queensrÿche was formed in Bellevue, Washington, in 1982, initially as a covers band named The Mob. Their lineup solidified around…
May 4, 2025
Opeth
Opeth: From Brutal Beginnings to Progressive Mastery Opeth. Formation and Early Vision Opeth was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1990 by David Isberg, but after early lineup changes, Mikael Åkerfeldt…
May 4, 2025
Manowar
Manowar: Defenders of True Metal Glory Manowar. Origins and Founding Ethos Manowar was formed in Auburn, New York, in 1980 by: Joey DeMaio – Bass, founding member, primary songwriter Ross…
May 4, 2025