Punk rock troubadour Frank Turner just did something only two artists before him have ever accomplished. He played 50 shows in 50 days in 50 different cities across the United States – an endeavor that was no doubt excited and exhilarating all at the same time. The other two brave acts...

Rumors of Tom DeLonge rejoining Blink 182 after officially departing from the band may be premature. A few weeks ago, Matt Skiba announced he wasn’t sure if he was still a member of the band, creating a buzz with fans that something might have been in the works. Skiba doesn’t have...

Ringo Starr wants to take your frowns and turn them outside down. The iconic drummer for The Beatles revealed this past weekend that his upcoming album, due out in September, has the best name since his 2012 EP Change The World. In a press release for EP3, Starr explained, “I am in my...

Music brings people together, sets the mood, tells a story, and also can make folks a ton of money. Just ask Jay-Z or Paul McCartney, some of the wealthiest artists in the industry. While it isn’t easy to bring in as much money as the names mentioned here, the music industry can become...

Since the first season of Saturday Night Live in 1975, the hit sketch comedy show has featured numerous musical acts throughout the decades. The musicians to appear are not from any particular genre or level of popularity, as the show makes a point to provide up-and-coming artists a chance...

It’s mid-July in 1975. You’re sitting on the beach with your friends after enjoying the salty ocean water. What are you listening to? The 1970s saw different genres either evolving or rising to popularity. A combination of Motown, rock, soul, disco, and more — take a look at...

One of the biggest names in country music is Johnny Cash. An American icon, he was also a big contributor to gospel, blues, rockabilly and folk music. Known as “The Man In Black” with hit songs such as “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and...

It’s no secret that many guitar-playing legends were born after picking up their first guitar. These musicians learned how to make unique chords and rhythmic sounds. The most loved guitarists are revered by millions. Consequently, most highly-valued guitars were owned by music icons,...

Let’s all take a moment and consider ourselves lucky that a new album from The Pixies is set to come out this year. Doggerel is scheduled for release at the end of September, but as frontman Black Francis told NME, there was a point over the last few years where the LP almost got...

Billy Joel has become one of the most prolific artists in music history. His albums have become best-sellers and his concerts are attended by millions from all over the world. Not only does Joel have a compelling career, but he’s also had some unique romantic relationships. Discover the...

Songs have been banned for almost as long as we can remember, but thanks to the rise of rock ‘n roll in the 1950s, an increasing number of songs have been censored. Some have been banned from airplay or even removed from entire records. The worst part: it’s for the most ridiculous...