There are many famous artists in the music industry who died at a young age. Some of them died because of vehicular and road accidents, while some because of the rock and roll lifestyle and health issues they’ve acquired from it. But there was a theoretical roll of remembrance called The 27 … Read more
Jimi Hendrix, Les Paul, Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Slash. These are just a few names that come to mind when we hear a great electric guitar solo or rhythm. These music greats helped usher the popularity and ubiquity of the electric guitar. But how did this … Read more
What does “classic rock” really mean? To others, the term may be casually referred to as some rock music that came out particularly from the late 60s, the entire 70s and the early 80s. However, we would like to clarify that “classic rock” is NOT really a musical genre. The line between … Read more
The 1960s is probably the most phenomenal decade when it comes to music — there’s the British Invasion, folk and protest songs movement, the psychedelia and the large-scale festivals that promoted peace and love. But before 1964, American music was still reminiscent of the styles and sounds of the previous decade — … Read more
The music scene of the new millennium wasn’t bereft of one-hit wonders, especially on the American charts, which they used to lord over for a time. While some one-hit wonders vanished, others managed to find ways to stay relevant in the business. Here are the one-hit wonders of the 2000s who gave … Read more
The term “one-hit wonder” refers to an artist who enjoys a hit on the national US chart — most specifically the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40. Other factors such as hits on Billboard’s genre-specific charts, success in other regions or countries, or membership in more prominent acts won’t affect an artist’s status … Read more
For almost all artists, having a hit on the US Billboard charts (most importantly the Hot 100 or pop chart) is a dream come true. The one-hit wonders may not have been able to duplicate their earlier successes, but at least they have had a hit on the Billboard Top 40, and that’s … Read more
The 1970s was an amazing decade for music. There was disco, funk, progressive rock, soft rock, and punk rock. The decade launched hugely successful artists who reached the peak of fame and set the musical trends of the era. But of course, the music scene isn’t complete without the one-hit wonders who … Read more
In the 1970s, even though there were still protests, things in the United States began settling down from the way things were during previous decade. Although the scandal of Watergate further disillusioned the country, people found solace in music which continued to evolve with new music genres becoming popular during these years. … Read more
The 1960s was a time of change for the United States. It was known as the era of counterculture and changes were seen in clothing, beliefs, education and entertainment – especially in the music of the decade. The United States during the 1960s After the post-war economic recovery during the 1950, the … Read more
The 1950s evokes many thoughts in people’s minds. Those can range from the golden age of Americana to final years of segregation in America. One things is for sure the music scene began to significantly change. The United States during the 1950s America experienced an economic boom after the Second World War. … Read more
The 1970s saw the rise of rock bands with their electric guitars and the Disco craze. Popular artists included Elton John, the continued dominance of the Rolling Stones, ABBA and the Beatles solo careers. Elton John Birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight Born: 25 March 1947 (age 67)[1], Pinner, Middlesex, England Occupation(s): Singer, … Read more