Nat King Cole, born Nathaniel Adams Coles on March 17, 1919, in Montgomery, Alabama, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist who became one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Nat King Cole’s career spanned several decades, and he left an indelible mark on the world of jazz, pop, and
Axl Rose, born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Axl Rose became one of the most iconic and controversial figures in the rock and metal music scenes.
The Faces were a British rock band formed in 1969 and considered one of the seminal acts of the early 1970s. The band’s lineup included Rod Stewart (vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (keyboards), and Kenney Jones (drums). The Faces were known for their energetic and raw live performances, often characterized by
Mary J. Blige has reportedly reunited with songwriter Johntá Austin and songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox for new music. Austin confirmed the news on Friday morning (Nov. 24) on X (formerly Twitter). “This new Mary record that my brother @bryanmichaelcox and I did feels so pure! Can’t wait for y’all to hear. #likedishere,” he wrote. Cox, who
Gravy, the title of BJ The Chicago Kid’s latest album, not only serves as a savory, creamy topping for cuisine but also as a history lesson, highlighting the richness of Black heritage. “It smothers. It covers. It makes everything taste better. Sometimes stuff it shouldn’t even touch, it makes it taste better. And I think
Daley is hitting the road in 2024. The British singer has announced the dates for The Interlude Tour. The U.S. tour launches Jan. 24 in Annapolis, Maryland, at Rams Head on Stage. From there, Daley will play in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, and more. The U.S. leg will conclude Feb. 22 in New York City
Emerging singer and songwriter Journey Montana has unveiled her second EP, Stargirl, via 10K Projects. The eight-track project includes the previously released “CryBaby” and “Jack,” inspired by Ray Charles’ soul classic “Hit the Road Jack.” Regarding the latter released song, Montana explained to Rated R&B, “On my version, ‘Jack’ represents hitting a breaking point and
No Americans were released in the first day of the temporary cease-fire, but officials and families were hopeful they would be freed in the coming days.
She trawled 56 boxes of forgotten archives, bringing to life mysterious figures from early expeditions. She also climbed Everest, as well as Kilimanjaro.
Soccer fans are tuning out broadcasts in favor of watchalongs: streaming parties where you hear what you want to hear and see everything except the game.