At the relatively ripe old age of age 78, Leonard Cohen still retains a powerful grip on the folk-rock firmament. This isn’t due only to his venerable age and indomitable presence but to the robust narratives and surreal imagery that inhabit his songs. Born in Montreal on September 21, 1934, Cohen belongs…
It is absolutely true that Lucas Fox was Motörhead’s first drummer, and you could even say that Mikkey Dee has become the definitive Motörhead drummer given his two-decade helm at the skins. But when you talk Motörhead, you’re talking classic music. Beyond the grasp of genres, loved by punks and…
Looks like Fiona Apple has been a bad, bad, girl. And you can bet that she’ll need a good defense lawyer since now she’s really feeling like a criminal.See also:- Happy Birthday to Fiona Apple, a True Original- Rick Ross Outside Fiona Apple Concert in “911” Video; Why We Know…
To say that Diplo is a busy man would be an understatement. Pumping out remixes, starring in BlackBerry commercials, and running his Mad Decent label, the superproducer has no shortage of work coming his way. But when it comes to his solo work, things have been on the slower end…
Julio Iglesias has been part of the international consciousness since his 1969 hit album Yo Canto (I Sing) charmed Madrid and the world beyond. And he’s been singing ever since, in almost ten languages. Julio Iglesias stands for something greater than a mere sex symbol. He represents an era of…
Cut the argument. Buy a watch. Get a fucking tattoo. Before you get into it, remember this: Joey crooned his way through a shark’s row of teeth into teenaged hearts, Johnny maintained a bizarre Mosrite militancy over the proceedings, Tommy built it from the drums out, Marky tenured longer than…
Born September 14, 1983, Amy Winehouse was one of the most remarkable artists of her generation. With her powerful, petulant vocals and agile ease in shifting from pop to jazz to soul and R&B, she clearly demonstrated an ability to transcend any particular genre and stake her claim as a…
The day has finally arrived! Glee returns to Fox for its fourth season, and it’s looking pretty promising. There is a handful of new cast members including A-Listers Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker. And we absolutely cannot wait to see where this season will take us. As you know,…
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The throaty vocals of Clarence Greenwood offer the appropriate audio cure for just about any of life’s miseries. Since the ’90s, this Southern crooner has written emotional tales for the Americana soul under his Citizen Cope moniker. Singing with his eyes closed through the start of the 21st Century, his…
The thought of maintaining Miami musician Rick Diaz’s Google calendar could give even the best multitasker a tragic case of heartburn. But despite being in every band ever, Diaz, uh, keeps starting new bands. He founded two-piece noise-rock group hahahelp! amid the dive-bar, weirdo, shit scene centered around Churchill’s Pub…
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Wowing crowds since since age ten, Harry Connick Jr. followed the musical career of his choosing. Undeterred by the chaotic musical environment of his adolescence (think New Wave, hip-hop, and metal leading the charge), Connick stuck to his guns and love for jazz and etched himself firmly into the modern makeup…
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If indeed Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, then Otis Redding was the indisputable King. In the decades that have passed since the horrific plane crash that took his life and the lives of his bandmates on December 10, 1967, only a handful of performers have come close to…
You’re likely asking, who the Hell is José Feliciano? Is he Puerto Rican, a la J.Lo? Yes. You can call him Jayfey for all we care; but that’s not it, is it? He’s this weird guitar-wielding X-Man who fought evil alongside Ray Charles and your neighbor’s blind cousin boy. That’s…
Known as one of the greatest country singers of all time, Patsy Cline’s influence far exceeded her success in any one genre. And yet, her story is one of music’s more tragic tales. Born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932, she was only 30, and at the height of…
Induce is truly one of our more effective turn of the century transitional musicians. Right when he’s about to get pegged as a DJ, he produces, sings, raps, and writes about all things music. Just when you feel he’s pure hip-hop, he delves deep into über-obscure Italian disco. He’s been…
Alongside big booty bitches and towering stacks of money, exorbitantly expensive automobiles are one of the most treasured motifs in hip-hop. Cars don’t merely take you from one place to the next. No, these gas guzzlers also represent your personal style. Hell, Rick Ross even named a music group after…
Doug Martsch is an indie-rock legend, whether or not you know his name. Although his band, Built to Spill, released two albums before Perfect From Now On, that 1997 release became the modern symphony that secured a place in rock history, likely forever. Martsch was in bands before BTS, like…
There are some singers who possess a special charisma. Then there are those who are theatrically engaging. There’s no shortage of vocalists who created their own signature style and imbued it with their special presence. But no one has had it all like Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.Even now, more than…
