Sammy Hagar: The Red Rocker’s Journey Through Hard Rock History Sammy Hagar. Introduction: A Voice That Defines Rock Sammy Hagar, often referred to as “The Red Rocker,” is a renowned…
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins: The Original Shock Rocker Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. A Voice From the Beyond Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was more than just a singer—he was a force of nature who…
Soft Machine: Architects of the Canterbury Sound and Psychedelic Jazz-Rock Soft Machine. The Genesis of a Movement: Formation and Early Years Soft Machine emerged in 1966 in Canterbury, England, a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Smiths: Melancholy Mavericks of British Indie Rock The Smiths. Formation and Origins Formed: 1982Origin: Manchester, England The Smiths. Members: The Smiths formed when Morrissey (a reclusive writer and music…
Suzanne Vega: The Poet of Urban Folk and Modern Storytelling Suzanne Vega. A Quiet Voice That Changed the Landscape of Songwriting Suzanne Vega, born on July 11, 1959, in Santa…
Styx: Masters of Melodic Rock and Progressive Drama Styx. Origins and Formation (Early 1970s) Styx, formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1972, evolved from an earlier band called TW4, founded by…