Joe Satriani is the most successful solo guitarist in the world, with more than 10 million copies sold and six gold and platinum albums to his name (plus a further gold for his band Chickenfoot's debut album). He is an instrumental rock guitarist, teacher and famous virtuoso. He was born in Westbury, New York and raised in Carle Place, New York. Taking up the guitar... 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
Monster Truck is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, formed in 2009. The band consists of lead singer and bassist Jon Harvey, guitarist Jeremy Widerman, keyboardist Brandon Bliss, and formerly drummer Steve Kiely. They gained success in Canada with their 2011 EP "The Brown EP", which included the hit single "Seven Seas Blues" that charted in the top ten... read full bio
The worlds of music and film have been forever changed by Jorge Mário da Silva, better known by his stage name Seu Jorge, a Brazilian musician, songwriter, and actor. Seu Jorge, who was born on June 8th, 1970, in Gogó da Ema, Belford Roxo, grew up in a challenging environment and had to hold down various occupations to provide for... read full bio
The New Zealand pop rock group Six60 was founded in Dunedin, Otago, in 2008. Six people make up the band: Eli Paewai, Ji Fraser, Chris Mac, Marlon Gerbes, Hoani Matenga, and Matiu Walters. On October 10, 2011, their own label, Massive Entertainment, released their self-titled debut album. Tiki Taane mixed and produced the album, which debuted at the top of... read full bio
While Scranton is mainly regarded in popular culture for being absolutely boring, gothic metalcore band Motionless in White create music that is everything but. The band has built a dark and brooding sound that owes as much to Type O Negative as it does to Slayer, blending the primal fury of metalcore with the dramatic atmospherics of goth-metal and industrial. Four... read full bio
British rock band Status Quo is renowned and has been delighting audiences for more than 60 years. Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster started the band in 1962 when they were still in school in London. The band's name and lineup changed numerous times over the years before finally settling on The Status Quo in 1967 and then just Status Quo... read full bio
The world-famous Pink Floyd tribute band The Australian Pink Floyd Show, often known as the Australian Pink Floyd, was founded in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1988. The band uses a variety of visual aids, such as lasers, inflatables, and a giant display panel akin to Mr. Screen, in its live performances to recreate the appearance, feel, and sound of Pink... read full bio
The world of music has been forever changed by the mysterious frontman of the iconic alternative rock band Pixies, Frank Black. He went under the stage name Frank Black, a character that perfectly matches his unique musical style and lyrical skill. He was born Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV. Black has established himself as a legendary character in the world... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
The legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to prosper though his timeless music being played by tribute bands. The Experience Hendrix company was formed by the late guitarist's father, James Hendrix, to continue his son's legacy. He has done so by innovating the spirit of Jimi through an all-star tribute concert that truly lives up to his name. ... read full bio
Darren Hayes is an Australian singer-songwriter and podcaster who rose to fame as a frontman and singer of the pop due Savage Garden. Shortly after the disbandment of Savage Garden, Hayes began to pursue a solo musical career. Hayes was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and began his career performing in various bands before partnering with Daniel Jones to start Savage... read full bio
The Orchestra starring Electric Light Orchestra former members is a composition of artists who made up the original ELO and ELO Part II. The Orchestra includes artists Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley, Gordon Townsend, and Glen Burtnik. The Orchestra performs all of ELO’s greatest hits. ELO was an English rock band that performed music similar to The... read full bio
In 1985, the band La Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio was founded in Mexico City. They are among the most important rock bands in Mexico and pioneers of rock en espaol. Mojado, Un poco de sangre, Cocodrilo, Pachuco, and Un gran circo, songs that describe the difficulties, adventures, and beauty of a society striving to advance economically,... read full bio
Molotov is a rock and hip-hop group from Mexico City that was founded on September 23, 1995. The group's musical tapestry combines Spanish and English lyrics with rapping and singing by all of the members to produce a distinctive language fusion. Heavy basslines, flamenco guitar riffs, and turntable scratches combine on their musical canvas to create a sound that defies... read full bio
"Paul Brandt is the most awarded Male Country artist in Canadian history. Not only has his songwriting taken him to the top of the American and Canadian charts, his music has caught the ear of some of the biggest names in the business. In 2003, Paul's first outside cut was a song called 'For You' which was written for the... read full bio
When Victoria Vassiliki Daldas and Theo Zeitner went on a Tinder date and met in Neukölln, they couldn't have understood what they were getting into. Both had been dabbling in music for years without having a clear direction or focus. As voracious music fans, they ran through the tastes they enjoyed before settling on D.A.F., the renowned German Neue Deutsche... read full bio
One of the bands that has been covered the most is Cheap Trick. They have been fusing pop, punk, and even metal elements since the 1970s in a style that is instantly recognized and irresistible. Cheap Trick are a musical legend because to evergreen songs like I Want You to Want Me, Surrender, and the late 1980s fan favorite, The... read full bio
George Thorogood and the Destroyers gathered a strong following with such releases as “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Born To Be Bad” and “American Made.” But it is the band’s breakthrough hit album's title song, “Bad to the Bone,” that has become synonymous with the group. The album spent nearly an entire year on the... read full bio
One of the most well-known names from the disco era of the 1970s is KC And The Sunshine Band. KC and The Sunshine Band is one of the key figures in pop music with over 100 million album sales, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards, and an American Music Award. Over the course of more than 25 years of recording... read full bio
