The Black Keys

The Black Keys: Modern Blues Rock Pioneers from Ohio The Black Keys. Formation and Early Years The Black Keys were formed in 2001 in Akron, Ohio by Dan Auerbach (vocals,…

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Sylvan

Sylvan: Masters of Melodic Progressive Rock from Germany Sylvan. Formation and Early Years Sylvan was formed in 1990 in Hamburg, Germany, by keyboardist and composer Volker Söhl and guitarist Marcel…

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Supertramp

Supertramp: Masters of Progressive Pop and Sophisticated Rock Supertramp. Formation and Early Years Supertramp was formed in 1969 in London, England, by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, two talented musicians…

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Skunk Anansie

Skunk Anansie: The Powerful Voice of British Rock and Political Edge Skunk Anansie. Formation and Early Years Skunk Anansie is a British rock band formed in London in 1994. The…

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Scorpions

Scorpions: German Rock Legends Shaping Hard Rock History Scorpions. Formation and Early Years Scorpions were formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. Initially, the band’s lineup went…

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Roxy Music

Roxy Music: Glam Rock Visionaries and Architects of Art Rock Roxy Music. Origins and Formation Roxy Music emerged from the vibrant British music scene of the early 1970s, a time…

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Rainbow

Rainbow: The Arc of Hard Rock Majesty Rainbow. Genesis of a Storm: Ritchie Blackmore’s Vision (1975) Rainbow was formed in 1975 by Ritchie Blackmore, the virtuoso guitarist and founding member…

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Primus

Primus: The Pioneers of Funk Metal and Alternative Rock Innovation Primus. Origins and Formation Primus is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California, in 1984. The band was…

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U2

U2: From Dublin Streets to Global Rock Icons U2. Formation and Early Years U2 was formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland, by four school friends: Bono (Paul Hewson) – lead…

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Talking Heads

Talking Heads: Pioneers of New Wave and Art Rock Innovation Talking Heads. Formation and Early Years Talking Heads was formed in 1975 in New York City by four art school…

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