Steven John Wilson is an English musician known for his work as the founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Porcupine Tree, and for his solo career. He has also been involved in several other musical projects, such as Blackfield, Storm Corrosion, and No-Man. Wilson is a self-taught composer, producer, and audio engineer, and he plays several instruments,... read full bio
Stevie Nicks is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 120 million albums. She has been noted for her ethereal visual style and symbolic lyrics. Nicks began her solo career with the 5 million selling album Bella Donna, and she has produced... read full bio
After being born in Alexandria, Virginia, Stewart Copeland and his family moved to Beirut, Lebanon, where his father was the CIA Station Chief. Stewart fell in love with and learned how to play the drums there. Following in his elder brother Ian's footsteps, Stewart took up a pair of sticks and started playing drums in a local band. He quickly... read full bio
As the former singer/bass player, and leader of The Police, Sting established himself as a world-renowned songwriter and singer. The band Sting headed assumed the vanguard of contemporary music throughout the late Seventies and early Eighties. Sting's solo career proved no less successful. His first album Dream of the Blue Turtles experimented with jazz, and soon went platinum. Nothing like... read full bio
STONE is a British post-punk band hailing from Merseyside. Frontman Finlay Power and drummer Alex Smith lead the band, which has gained a reputation for their raucous anthems that set them apart from their contemporaries. They exploded onto festival stages in 2021 with a sea of guitar-wielding contemporaries. The band has a packed schedule since the easing of lockdown restrictions,... read full bio
Born out of Des Moines, Iowa, Stone Sour is a heavy metal known band known for their fiercely heavy metal/rock sound full of guitar riffs and harmonies, double bass drum patterns, and screaming and singing combinations. In Stone Sour’s early years, founding members worked on a few demo tapes before recording their self-titled debut album. After recording their first album,... read full bio
Stone Temple Pilots line up currently consists of brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo, along with Eric Kretz. Based out of San Diego, CA, the band signed with Atlantic Records, and released their first album, Core, the following year. The band's heavy riffing, grunge reminiscent hard rock music found them immediate success. Core, certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA and led... read full bio
Rock group Tale of the Year was established in 1995 in St. Louis, Missouri. The group was first known as 67 North, then went by Big Blue Monkey until settling on Tale of the Year in 2002. With the publication of their EP, Tale of the Year, on the independent label Criterion Records, they decided to alter their name. Big... read full bio
Strand of Oaks is a folk rock project created by songwriter/ producer Timothy Showalter. After recording Leave Ruin, Pope Killdragon, and Dark Shores, he released the critically acclaimed album HEAL. Highly lauded as one of the best albums of its release year, HEAL was followed by extensive touring, including opening slots for Jason Isbell, Iron and Wine, and Ryan Adams.... read full bio
Blackpool, a town in Lancashire although not technically a part of Lancashire, is where Strange Bones originate. This community has complete political autonomy and is fiercely independent in every way. Strange Bones have experienced a lot in their little history, much like the community from whence they come. Punk rock was introduced to them by a parent who not only grew... read full bio
Strangefolk is an alternative band made up of artists Jon Trafton, Reid Genauer, Erik Glockler, and Luke Smith. The band brings their own twist to folk rock music, providing audiences with an authentic experience with every performance. Their sound was crafted over many years. The band took a brief hiatus, and later reunited to revive the Strangefolk experience. The band... read full bio
Stray Cats are an American rockabilly band that consists of members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, Slim Jim Phantom and Sean Arnett. They group is originally from Massapequa, New York and they have had numerous hit singles in the UK, Australia, Canada and the United States. They are best known for their singles, “Stray Cat Strut”, “(She’s) Sexy + 17”, “Rock... read full bio
Seven guys, seven different musical backgrounds, seven different personalities, one band, one unique and unmistakable voice. One part rock, one part ska, with influences from latin, klezmer, folk, world, funk, jazz and classical thrown in, the band redefined what most people expected from a ska" band. "... read full bio
Alternative rock band Stroke 9 was formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989 thanks to a rock band class at Marin Academy in San Rafael, California. The band put out two independent releases in 1993 and 1995. After signing to Universal Records, the band released Nasty Little Thoughts in 1999, which charted in the US, yielded two rock... read full bio
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. To Hell with the... read full bio
Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) is an instrumental band from Georgia comprised of Hunter Brown, Jeffree Lerner, David Phipps, Zach Velmer, and Alana Rocklin. The band describes it’s sound as “post-rock dance music”. Their music is heavily based on instrumental rock and electronic music with elements of funk, jazz, drum & bass, psychedelia and hip-hop. STS9 uses both live instrumentation... read full bio
Stuck On Planet Earth is a three-piece Canadian alternative rock band from Vaughan, Ontario, that consists of members Al Capo, Adam Bianchi, and Andrew Testa. After forming, the band went on to release several EPs and singles before their single “Play Along,” gained them popularity by charting in the Canadian iTunes Alternative charts. They followed Play Along up with their... read full bio
Although they started out as an artsy progressive rock band, Grammy-nominated Styx would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late due to a fondness for bombastic rockers and soaring power ballads. They have had five albums in a row certified Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, in addition to sixteen Top 40 singles the US, including eight that... read full bio
American reggae, punk, and ska group Sublime hails from Long Beach, California. A closer examination of the band's stylistic inspirations reveals a blend of dancehall, hip-hop, Ska, punk, progressive rock, hip-hop, and reggae and dub. Three people made up the band: Eric Wilson on bass guitar, Bud Gaugh on percussion, and Bradley Nowell on vocals and guitar. With their self-titled... read full bio
Sugababes, the iconic British girl group, have been captivating audiences for over two decades with their infectious pop hits and dynamic lineup changes. The group originally comprised of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhán Donaghy, and was formed in 1998 by All Saints manager Ron Tom. In 2001, Donaghy left the group, and Heidi Range replaced her. This lineup enjoyed... read full bio
