If you are unfamiliar with the heavy metal genre it is understandable if you feel a little bit confused when you first listen to it. And maybe the first question that will pop into your mind is what is the difference of heavy metal to traditional rock music? And what is death … Read more
Introduction: Early beginnings and becoming stars in their native Canada The beginnings of The Guess Who hail back as far as 1958. In Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada, singer/guitarist Chad Allan (born Allan Kobel) formed a local band and named it Al and the Silvertones. In 1962 their name was changed to Chad … Read more
Formation of The Who’s nucleus The classic lineup of the legendary English rock band The Who consisted of Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Two of the original founders of the Who, Townshend and Entwistle, met while both were students at a high school in London. The two formed … Read more
The band’s career in a summary Kiss is an American hard rock band, famously identified for the black-and-white makeups on each of the member’s faces, elaborate outfits and on-stage gimmicks (like pyrotechnics, fire breathing, etc.). The group, formed in New York and led by Gene Simmons, rose to prominence in the 1970s … Read more
Formation as the Doc Thomas Group and as Silence Mott the Hoople’s origins hark back to Herefordshire, England during the early 1960s. Most of the members came from two groups — The Soulents and The Buddies. In the mid-1960s, these members came together to form Doc Thomas Group. It consisted of Stan … Read more
Introduction Heart have remained one of the most commercially enduring groups in history, with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson maintained their stead as the group’s core and creative force. The American band was initially a quintet, actually formed by Steve Fossen, Roger Fisher in the 1960s. They dubbed themselves as The … Read more
The band’s origins and early career The group Blue Öyster Cult hailed from Stony Brook College in Long Island, New York, in 1965. The band that would be Blue Öyster Cult was formed by student (and later rock critic) Sandy Pearlman. Having been christened as Soft White Underbelly, the lineup of the … Read more
Although not widely regarded by critics or the mainstream audience, award-winning Canadian rock band Rush has remained one of the most esteemed pillars of hard/progressive rock, and maintained a loyal fan base. The group is also known for its lyrics that explore science fiction fantasy. The triumvirate of guitarist Alex Lifeson, singer/bassist … Read more
Alice Cooper’s career in a summary Alice Cooper is an American hard rock/heavy metal rock singer-songwriter, actor and radio disc jockey. He has led a band that adopted his very own stage name. He has a career that has spanned five decades. Cooper is known for his extravagant and often bizarre stage … Read more
Origins in London, and first album It was in London, England where the roots of Uriah Heep originated. Vocalist David Byron and guitarist Mick Box had been members of the rock band The Stalkers; after the band broke up, they formed another short-lived group Spice before turning it into Uriah Heep (after … Read more
Formation of James Gang In Cleveland, Ohio, the James Gang was formed with founding members Jim Fox (drums), Tom Kriss (bass), Ronnie Silverman (guitars), Phil Giallombardo (keyboards) and Greg Grandillo (guitars). Grandillo was immediately replaced by Dennis Chandler, who was then also replaced by Glen Schwartz who happened to be Fox’s and … Read more
A short introduction to The Lemon Pipers The Oxford, Ohio band The Lemon Pipers are best known for their 1967 bubblegum-pop hit single “Green Tambourine.” The band was signed to Buddah label, which was then run by the late record executive Neil Bogart. The band’s first single “Take A Look Around” didn’t … Read more
When it comes to Southern rock, no one does it better than Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd are one of the pioneers of the Southern rock genre in the 1970s, popularizing hits such as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”. Ronnie Van Zant was the band’s founding member when he was in his … Read more