The Top 10 Joy Division Songs That Defined a Generation
Joy Division was a band that defined a generation with their unique sound and message. Their music was a beautiful blend of post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock that captured the essence of the late 70s and early 80s. Despite their short-lived…
119From Love to Revolution: Exploring the Meaning Behind The Beatles' Top Songs
The Beatles are undoubtedly one of the most influential and beloved bands in music history, with a discography spanning over a decade and countless hits that still resonate with fans today. While many of their songs are known for their catchy…
6910 Reasons Why Megadeth is Still Dominating the Metal Scene
For over three decades, Megadeth has been a driving force in the world of heavy metal. Despite lineup changes, personal struggles, and shifting musical trends, this iconic band has managed to maintain a devoted fanbase and continue to dominate…
88The Legacy of Iron Maiden: How One Band Revolutionized Metal Music
Iron Maiden is a band that needs no introduction. For over four decades, the British metal legends have been at the forefront of the heavy music scene, influencing countless bands and musicians along the way. From their iconic mascot Eddie to…
105Unleashing the Fury: The Top 10 Metallica Songs that Define Heavy Metal Music
Metallica is a name that needs no introduction in the world of heavy metal music. With their iconic sound and larger-than-life performances, the band has become a symbol of the genre. From their early days as thrash metal pioneers to their…
108The Musical History of the Eagles
The history of The Eagles is a story peppered with unbridled success, fiery animosity, and even the death of one of their bandmates. These five musicians from Southern California came together to form The Eagles in 1971, with Glenn Frey as the…
108The Nineteen 70s and Music Festivals
You’re probably thinking, “What do music festivals and the 1970s have in common?” Well, quite a lot as it turns out. The 70s was a period of great change and reinvention for many things, including music festivals. Although music festivals…
275Pop Culture and Fashion in the Sixties
The nineteen sixties was a turbulent decade, and nowhere is this clearer than in the world of pop culture. With the Civil Rights Movement and Women’s Rights movement gaining momentum, along with an escalation in tensions between the Eastern…
184Drugs and the Connection to Music in the 1960s
From the birth of rock and roll in the 1950s to the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, music had a strong influence on drug use. The use of drugs such as marijuana, LSD, and cocaine soared during this time period. Musicians were often seen as…
399Different Styles of Contemporary Music in the 1960s
The 1960s was the era of rebellion, free love and psychedelic drugs. The music scene reflected this with a wave of new sounds that challenged the rigid traditions of previous decades. New genres emerged, combining traditional roots with new…
224All about the Birth of Pop Music in the 1960s
The 1960s are often referred to as the ‘Greatest Decade’. And just like with most things in life, you can also find several reasons why that is true. Born out of the social upheaval of the 1950s and early ’60s, this period saw numerous…
191Music and Evolution in the 1960s
In the 1960s, pop music continued to evolve and grow in popularity. New genres emerged and older ones expanded their audience with more accessible sounds and subject matter. Simultaneously, new technologies also emerged: transistor radios,…
192Music Festivals in The Sixties
The 1960s was a decade of rebellion and experimentation, as well as political upheaval. In this period, youth culture became much more self-aware, questioning traditional values and morals. The baby boomer generation was coming of age and…
247Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival
The cultural revolution of the 1960s had a significant impact on the music industry and created an entirely new set of subcultures. The hippie subculture was one of the most influential in music during this time, with a new genre known as…
236The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s
The music industry experienced some incredible changes during the 60s, from the rise of Beatlemania and British invasion to the Woodstock festival and the influence of psychedelic rock and new genres. The record industry also experienced some…
239The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties
The sixties was a period of intense social change. People were challenging old values and traditions, and pop music reflected this. The Beatles, the most successful band of all time, set the benchmark for the genre in the sixties. They paved the…
217The Birth of The Beatles and Beatlemania
The Beatles did not appear in a vacuum. In fact, the explosion of young people growing their hair long and listening to rock 'n' roll was a global phenomenon. The birth of The Beatles is really the convergence of several events that happened at…
208Lionel Ritchie was Always Dancing on The Ceiling
When you are a child, the world is your playground. Every day, you see something new and exciting, and your imagination runs wild. There is no fear of failure or error, simply fun and excitement. As you get older, this changes. The world becomes…
174Stevie Wonder Gave R & B a Huge Boost
In the 1960s, rock and roll bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, and Creedence Clearwater Revival gained a massive following. The genre proved so popular that record labels began signing new groups almost every week. One…
211Pop Music Genres that were Born in The 1980s
In the 1980s, there was no genre quite like pop music. It was a decade of experimentation and reinvention, with old ideas combined in new ways and sounds that had never been heard before. The result was a glut of pop sub-genres that would go on…
283The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Eighties
The 1980s was a decade of excess and pop music was no exception. The period was marked by the dominance of new wave, followed by an explosion of teen pop, or bubblegum, as it's also known. The decade gave rise to some of the biggest pop music…
222American versus British Contemporary Rock
The American and British music scenes are very different. While both cultures have produced successful rock bands in their respective territories, the nature of their music is quite dissimilar. American-style rock music has a heavier and more…
212Garth Brooks is a Country Music Legend
Known as much for his charity work as he is for his award-winning music. Garth Brooks is one of the most beloved and influential country music stars in history. With his eye on changing the world and not just making hits, Brooks continues to do…
308Sir Cliff Richard is a 250 million Record Act
Sir Cliff Richard is a self-made man in every sense of the word. A new biography, Cliff: The True Story Of Sir Cliff Richard, details his life from a struggling postwar kid in post-war London to the Queen’s favorite uncle and one of…
241The Rise and Fall of Whitney Houston
The tragic death of pop icon Whitney Houston in 2012 left the world mourning the loss of a star renowned for her incomparable voice and spellbinding stage presence. An Oscar-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician, and one of the…
366The Road Back to Success of the Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel, music group. They are known for their vocal harmony and have been recorded both as gospel and secular group. They are also well-known for their appearance in the 1985 film, "The Return of…
302Radiohead Has Everything in the Right Place for Contemporary Rock
When it comes to the music industry and new artists, almost everyone has heard of them. The thing is, however, that not many people have listened to their music. This seems to be a common misconception with bands such as Radiohead, who are…
195The Tragic Story of Patsy Cline
Backstage, 3:00 pmThe Final Song: “Faded Love”The musicians’ road manager, Bill Turner, had been keeping a careful log of the number of miles the band had traveled during their tour, and he noted that they would now be traveling just over one …
317The Biggest Raves in Europe including Raindance
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of attending a rave and letting go. Whether you prefer the more underground warehouse events or the glamorous, expensive parties there’s a little something for everyone. The culture of raving has become…
357Ed Sheeran is a Modern Day Recording Genius
Ed Sheeran’s third album, ‘÷’, has smashed records by becoming the first album to reach over 500K sales in a week in the UK. With more than 672K album sales worldwide and 312K of those being sold within the first week in the UK alone,…
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Hippies and the Woodstock Music Festival
Music Festivals in The Sixties
The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Sixties
The Birth of The Beatles and Beatlemania
The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s