GWAR: Blood, Satire, and Heavy Metal Theater GWAR. Introduction: Metal’s Most Outlandish Spectacle GWAR isn’t just a band—they are a theatrical onslaught, a satirical force of nature, and a multimedia…
Gong: Cosmic Mischief and Psychedelic Innovation Gong. Origins in the Counterculture: Daevid Allen’s Vision Gong was founded in 1967 by Daevid Allen, an Australian musician and poet who had previously…
Gorillaz: Pioneers of Virtual Band Innovation and Genre-Blending Music Gorillaz. Formation and Concept Gorillaz is a British virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn (lead singer of Blur)…
Gojira: Pioneers of Progressive Metal with a Message Gojira. Formation and Early Years (1996-2004) Gojira. The Birth of Gojira Gojira was formed in 1996 in Bayonne, France by brothers Joe…
Gary Moore: The Soulful Virtuoso of Blues and Rock Gary Moore. Early Life and Musical Roots Full Name: Robert William Gary MooreBorn: April 4, 1952 – Belfast, Northern IrelandDied: February…
Guns N’ Roses: The Last Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Outlaws Guns N’ Roses. Formation and Origins Guns N’ Roses (GNR) was formed in Los Angeles in 1985, combining members from…
Green Day: From Pop-Punk Rebels to Rock Opera Architects Green Day. Formation and Early Days Green Day was formed in 1987 in East Bay, California, originally under the name Sweet…
George Thorogood: The Boogie King of American Rock & Blues George Thorogood. Early Life and Musical Roots George Thorogood was born on February 24, 1950, in Wilmington, Delaware. Deeply inspired…
Grand Funk Railroad: Raw Power, Blue-Collar Rock, and Arena Anthems Grand Funk Railroad. Formation and Early Years Grand Funk Railroad (often shortened to Grand Funk) was formed in 1969 in…
Genesis: From Prog Visionaries to Pop Powerhouse Genesis. Formation and Early Days (1967–1970) Genesis was formed in 1967 at Charterhouse School in Surrey, England, by a group of students: Initially…