American 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…
212The Milestone Songs of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was an artist who never ceased to surprise and amaze his fans. From Thriller to Bad, the King of Pop consistently kept his audience on their toes with each new release. The third album released by Jackson as a solo artist also…
243The Impact of Nirvana in Today's Contemporary Rock Scene
The impact of Nirvana has been felt in virtually every corner of the music industry. The rise of grunge in the early ‘90s gave way to a new generation of rock bands that were much less glossed-up than those that had come before them. These…
250The Iconic Songs of Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn are the undisputed kings of the 1990s new country movement. Coming on the heels of their first album, 1991’s cowboy-themed “New Red Blood” brought them to the peak of their careers and influenced a new generation of country…
255British Culture and Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal is a cultural phenomenon that has its roots buried deep in the soil of Western culture. Heavy metal is not only about subverting the norm and challenging social norms, but also about preserving tradition. Heavy metal music has been…
320The Relation Between Heavy Metal and Thrash
Thrash metal emerged in the 1980s as a response to the growing popularity of heavy metal, punk rock and other aggressive underground music. As thrash grew more popular, it became clear that thrash was, in fact, its own unique subgenre. It has…
363Prince was The Real Prince of R & B
There is a fine line between genius and madness. That line often exists only in the eye of the beholder, who is usually an artist. From time to time, however, a person soars above and beyond anyone else’s imagination because they are ahead of…
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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