Queen, formed in London in 1970, stands as one of the most influential and innovative rock bands in history. The quartet, comprised of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, captivated audiences with their genre-defying sound, elaborate compositions, and electrifying stage presence. At the heart of Queen’s brilliance was Freddie Mercury, an extraordinary
Johnny Cash, born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, is an American music icon whose impact on country, rock, and folk music remains unparalleled. Revered as the “Man in Black,” Cash’s deep, distinctive voice and storytelling prowess made him a legendary figure in the world of music. Cash’s career spanned over five decades, during
Keith Sweat’s debut album, Make It Last Forever, and Eric Benét’s sophomore effort, A Day in the Life, will be reissued on vinyl via Rhino Records. The record company announced both vinyls will release on Feb. 23 as part of its Black History Month celebration. Sweat’s Make It Last Forever will be available as a 1LP, while Benét’s A Day
Def Leppard, formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977, is a rock band that emerged as one of the leading figures in the glam metal and hard rock genres. The band’s classic lineup consists of Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Vivian Campbell (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), and Rick Allen (drums). Def Leppard’s music is characterized
Smokey Robinson, born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Renowned as the “King of Motown,” he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of the legendary label, Motown Records, during the 1960s. As the frontman for The Miracles, Robinson’s smooth tenor voice delivered timeless
Bobby Darin, born Walden Robert Cassotto on May 14, 1936, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor whose charismatic stage presence and versatile musical talent left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Rising to prominence in the late 1950s and 1960s, Darin effortlessly navigated through various genres, including pop, rock and roll, jazz, and
Willie Nelson, born on April 29, 1933, is an American icon and a central figure in the world of country music. Renowned for his distinctive voice, prolific songwriting, and an enduring career spanning decades, Nelson is a true legend. Born in Abbott, Texas, Nelson emerged from the rich country music tradition, evolving into a genre-defying
Donald Fagen, born on January 10, 1948, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the legendary jazz-rock band Steely Dan. Renowned for his distinctive voice and penchant for sophisticated jazz-infused compositions, Fagen has left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary music. As a co-founder of Steely Dan with Walter Becker, Fagen
Victoria Monét is now a three-time Grammy Award winner. The singer and songwriter took home awards in different fields, including the coveted General Field. At the premiere ceremony, held before the main telecast, Monét won Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for her debut album, JAGUAR II. She shares the award with John Kercy, Kyle Mann, Patrizio “Teezio” Pigliapoco
Coco Jones is now a Grammy-winning artist. The singer won Best R&B Performance for her breakout single “ICU” at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. “ICU” was nominated among other solid R&B tracks, including Chris Brown’s “Summer Too Hot,” Robert Glasper’s “Back To Love” featuring SiR and Alex Isley, Victoria Monét’s “How Does It Make