Judas Priest is one of the most iconic bands of the last century. And the crazy thing is, they have existed for half of that century! But with multiple line-up changes and 18 musicians coming and going, how many original members are in Judas Priest? Here’s what I know from being a big fan: None … Read more
Dave Grohl first became famous in Nirvana. After Nirvana split following Kurt Cobain’s death, he formed his own band Foo Fighters. But given how popular Nirvana was and are, does Dave Grohl sing any Nirvana songs? Here is what I know from seeing them live: Dave Grohl will perform Nirvana songs but doesn’t feel comfortable … Read more
Fans know that in recent years The Killers have seen significant lineup changes, and singer Brandon Flowers has dabbled in solo work. This has led many fans to ask, did Brandon Flowers leave The Killers? Here’s what I know from following their career: Brandon Flowers has not left The Killers. In fact, he, along with … Read more
The wild, fast-paced life of a rock star is the envy of many. And it is no surprise that many are curious about David Lee Roth, the best-known lead singer of Van Halen. But does David Lee Roth have a daughter? Here’s what I discovered: David Lee Roth does not officially have a daughter or … Read more
Foo Fighters are successful in terms of wealth and record sales, but like many of their peers, the band has had plenty of internal drama over the years. So, do the foo fighters get along? Here is what I know from following them for years: The members of Foo Fighters do get along and have … Read more
Brendon Urie, the only constant member of Panic! At the Disco, has a dynamic singing voice. Over the years, he has become known for the super-high notes he hits. But is Brendon Urie a soprano? Here’s what I know from years of choir practice: Brendon Urie is technically a soprano, although the term soprano is … Read more
I love Rage Against the Machine’s music. The raw energy and youthful angst made them one of the best bands of the 1990s. But knowing they were hugely financially successful, some of the things guitarist Tom Morello has said over the years seem hypocritical. So is Tom Morello a Communist or Socialist? Here’s what I … Read more
The other day I was reminiscing about the “Ripper” days of Judas Priest. In the late 90s, Tim “Ripper” Owens joined the band, replacing singer Rob Halford after leaving. But Ripper only stayed with them 7 years. So why did Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens leave Judas Priest? Here’s what I know from being a long-time fan: … Read more
Jimi Hendrix is, without question, one of the greatest musical artists the world has ever known. Even his bio in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame states he is “…arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.” So what made Jimi Hendrix so good at guitar? Here’s what I know being a … Read more
The impact John Lennon made on the music world is evidenced by the 350+ songs that he wrote and recorded during his career. There is no question that he was an incredible musician, but Did John Lennon have perfect pitch? Here’s what I know from being a long-time Beatles fan: John Lennon did not have … Read more