The Ramones are known for a lot of things. But a similar look was just as big a part of who they were as their sound. And the long hair for most of them was a big part of that look. But did The Ramones wear wigs? Here’s what I discovered looking into it: Joey … Read more
I seriously love the Ramones. I appreciate them not so much for their sound, songs, and energy but also for the lasting impact they have left on music. But as loved as they are, since all the original members have passed away, fans often want to know why are all the Ramones dead? Here’s what … Read more
BTS has become one of the biggest K-pop bands of all time. Manufactured “boy bands” are hardly a new phenomenon, and the members don’t always have real talent, but many fans wonder does BTS use autotune? Here’s what I learned in looking into it: BTS does use autotune extensively in their recordings as a way … Read more
Johnny Cash is one of the most well-known and beloved musicians of all time. But the first thing people think of when they hear Johnny Cash’s name is his singing, not his guitar skills. So was Johnny Cash a good guitarist? Here’s what I know from years of listening and seeing him once: Johnny Cash … Read more
It seems like since the founding members of the Ramones started dying, everyone started to recognize just how important the Ramones were. They are more popular than ever. But for those not in the know, why are the Ramones so popular? The Ramones became and remain popular due to their simply catchy songs that are … 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
Autotune is a tool often used in music to improve a singer’s pitch, although sometimes it is used to artificially augment the voice. But since rap doesn’t often have pitched singing, do rappers use autotune? Here’s what I’ve discovered: Most rappers do use autotune in their recordings, including T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Future, and … Read more