"Sammy Hagar, also often known as The Red Rocker, was the second of three singers for Van Halen, as well as the original singer of the early 1970s rock band Montrose. Hagar was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Van Halen. He has had the opportunity to work with some of hard rock's... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... read full bio
Triumph stands out as a visionary, uniquely influential entity among their fellow brethren. Virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies and exceptional songs with a positive perspective. Their creative prowess manifested itself in other outlets as well.... read full bio
Jane’s Addiction is a rock band from Los Angeles that currently consists of members Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney. Over the years the band has released four studio albums. Their debut album, “Nothing’s Shocking” reached RIAA certified platinum and their second album, “Ritual de lo habitual” peaked at number 19 and reached RIAA certified two-time platinum.... read full bio
Sum 41 is rock band that hails from Canada. Sum 41 has proved that they are a major influence to the pop punk genre. Their debut album, All Killer, No Filler, achieved commercial success. The album peaked at No.13 on the US Billboard 200 and achieved platinum success in Canada, the UK and the US. The lead single, Fat Lip,... read full bio
Tom Waits has been recording music for over 35 years. Comparing his early work---the Elektra/Asylum period from 1972-1980---with what came after (his Island Records years and finally his latest effort Mule Variations on indie label Epitaph), one notices a palpable shift towards the eccentric. In 1983, with the release of Swordfishtrombones, Waits began mixing genres and doing some rather strange... read full bio
Paul Kelly is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. His career has spanned over thirty years, making Kelly a master of his craft. Kelly has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and given a position as an officer of the Order of Australia for his service in the performing arts industry. Kelly holds true to his national identity, and... read full bio
Dan Reynolds is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is the lead singer of the band Imagine Dragons and has also worked under the name Egyptian. Reynolds studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and from there, transferred to Brigham Young University which is where he formed Imagine Dragons. They won the school’s battle of the bands... read full bio
American musician Billie Joe Armstrong is the principal songwriter, front vocalist, and guitarist for the rock band Green Day, which he co-founded in 1987 with Mike Dirnt. Armstrong is also a member of the band as the guitarist. In addition to his work with Green Day's side projects Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Network, The Longshot, and The Coverups, he is... read full bio
Rock band Boston is one of the most successful of all time, having enjoyed their greatest commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s. The transition of the music industry from heavy metal in the 1970s to the prominent power pop of the 1980s is frequently regarded as having been influenced by the music of Boston, namely the band Boston. When... read full bio
One of the most successful U.S. groups in rock history, Chicago has sold more than 122 million records, scoring 21 Top 10 singles and five consecutive #1 albums throughout its remarkable career. To follow up the amazing success of the band's first three albums, Chicago released Chicago at Carnegie Hall in 1971, which captured the band in peak form. Second... read full bio
Throughout the 70's and 80's, Foreigner was universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world and are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time. They have had worldwide sales of nearly 80 million albums, including 37.5 million albums in the United States alone. Foreigner has racked up scores of smash hits, multi-platinum albums,... read full bio
With a string of successful hits and platinum-selling albums, Sheryl Crow quickly established herself as a viable singer-songwriter in the music world. Her distinctive, sultry voice and straight-ahead approach to rock music won fans the world over with her debut album Tuesday Night Music Club. Audiences of all ages tapped their toes or sang along to hits like Strong Enough,... read full bio
The Pretenders emerged as a popular alternative to the rock music scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their merging of top 40 pop music with punk and new wave spanned musical genres in a way that had never been done before. Chrissie Hynde and the rest of the band were able to establish a name for themselves in... read full bio
Simple Plan is a French-Canadian rock band that have played numerous gigs throughout Ontario and Quebec opening for the likes of Pennywise, MXPX, The Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle, Our Lady Peace and the Foo Fighters among others. In 2002, the band released their first debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. The band's first goal is to bring their... read full bio
Chrissie Hynde is best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history. As the rare, successful female bandleader and style-setter in the early days of 1970s punk and new wave, Hynde had a major impact on the... read full bio
Roger Daltrey's rise to fame with The Who launched his wild stage antics and powerful voice into the spotlight, throughout the life of rock'n'roll as we know it. Daltrey is currently touring with Pete Townshend once again, in the spirit of The Who is back. His voice is always right up front, leading the explosive charge of one of classic... read full bio
In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
Judas Priest was one of the most influential heavy-metal bands of the '70s, spearheading the new wave of British heavy metal late in the decade. Decked out in leather and chains, the band fused the gothic doom of Black Sabbath with the riffs and speed of Led Zeppelin, as well as adding a vicious two-lead guitar attack; in doing so,... read full bio
Vampire Weekend is an indie rock band that consists of Ezra Koenig (vocals, guitar), Chris Baio (bass) and Christopher Tomson (drums). The band has released three albums, Vampire Weekend, Contra, and Modern Vampires of the City. They have gained positive comparisons to such artists as Paul Simon, Haircut 100 and The Walkmen. Their self-titled debut album was met with commercial... read full bio
