Beyond the Beatles: Unsung Heroes of the British Invasion Though discussions of the British Invasion obviously reference the Beatles and Rolling Stones, the musical wave of the 1960’s was wider and more diverse than just these giants of pop music.…
Accounts of deceit and exploitation within the music business have long involved accounts of artists being manipulated by their managers. Although the glamour of rock stardom might seem like a lifetime of incentive, numerous musicians are deceived by those they…
The 1960’s & 1970’s rock and roll boom created several of the most famous musicians in history – with the individual members of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones became household names. These bands presented a new rebellious…
Rock music is characterized by a rebellious spirit, imagination and sometimes turbulent interactions. Stories of rock bands are often defined by remarkable exits of key members – people who helped create and develop the band, many times propelling it to…
Rock music has changed dramatically over the decades spawning numerous sounds, subgenres and legendary bands. Since the 1960’s, many rock bands have had great success however, who were the best sellers for each decade? Although not fair to bands that…
Payola refers to the illegal practice of paying a commercial radio station, particularly the disc jockey, to play a song without disclosing the payment. The payola scandal of the 1950s is a significant event in music history that continues to…
In pop and rock music, not every singer starts off fronting the musical performance. The road to stardom usually begins in the shadows. A lot of recent and current top performers started behind the lead singer – harmonizing in the…
In music making, talent sometimes runs in the family. Sibling acts, especially those with siblings in music, have shared a few of the best harmonies and biggest hits in popular music history. From the close-knit vocal stylings, that usually only…
Predicting musical hits is not a precise science. In the wild world of rock music, some of the most iconic rock anthems tracks, including various rock anthems, weren’t originally expected to make waves. These rock anthems defied expectations, broke industry…
The introduction of MTV in 1981 transformed the way audiences encountered and consumed 1980s music videos. The rise of 1980s music videos marked a pivotal moment in the music industry. Music videos became more than promotional tools; 1980s music videos…