Dinosaur Jr.: Pioneers of Alternative Rock and Indie Guitar Sound Introduction: Shaping the Sound of American Alternative Rock Dinosaur Jr., formed in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1984, is widely regarded as…
Disturbed: The Unyielding Voice of Modern Metal Disturbed. Origins in Chicago: The Rise of a Powerful Force Disturbed is one of the defining bands of the nu metal and alternative…
Dave Matthews Band: A Fusion of Rock, Jazz, and Jam Band Mastery Dave Matthews Band. From Charlottesville to Worldwide Acclaim Dave Matthews Band (DMB) emerged in the early 1990s as…
Def Leppard: Pioneers of British Glam Metal and Rock Def Leppard. Formation and Early Years Def Leppard was formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977 during the New Wave of British…
Depeche Mode: From Synthpop Pioneers to Global Icons of Dark Pop Depeche Mode. A Humble Beginning in Basildon Depeche Mode was formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. Originally a…
Dream Theater: Architects of Modern Progressive Metal Dream Theater. Origins at Berklee: The Birth of a New Sound Dream Theater was formed in 1985 by three students from Berklee College…
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…
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…
Derek and the Dominos: The Passion and Tragedy Behind Layla Derek and the Dominos. Formation and Background Derek and the Dominos was formed in 1970 as a one-off project by…
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…