Welcome to the Black Parade might be My Chemical Romance’s most popular song. However, it is also a song that is really sad at times. So, why is Welcome to the Black Parade so sad? Here’s what I have discovered: Welcome to the Black Parade is so sad as it involved invokes feelings of loss, … Read more
Porl Thompson was a founding member of The Cure and has come and gone from the band’s lineup a few times. But with a recent name change to Pearl and sometimes being observed wearing lipstick, dresses, jewelry, and blouses, many people wonder: Is Porl Thompson a girl? Porl Thompson was born a man and has … Read more
Both Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco have been in the industry for quite a long time. And you may have noticed they sound similar. But does Brendon Urie sound like Patrick Stump? Here’s what I’ve figured out: Brendon Urie was influenced by Patrick Stump as Fall Out Boy came before Panic! at … Read more
Brendon Urie is known for his impeccable vocal abilities. However, some fans have noticed that the lead singer of Panic! at the Disco sings differently on stage than he does when they listen to the songs. So why does Brendon Urie sound different live? Here’s what I know from taking my daughter to see Panic! … Read more
There are not many artists as iconic as bassist Simon Gallup from The Cure. But looking back, I found Simon has his critics when it comes to his bass playing. So, is Simon Gallup a good bass player? Simon Gallup is an outstanding bass player whose distinctive tone and style of playing have helped lead … Read more
The Cure’s founder and frontman Robert Smith and Mary Poole tied the knot back in 1988. While the couple has been through thick and thin for decades, their fewer media appearances make many fans wonder, is Robert Smith still married to Mary Poole? Robert Smith and Mary Poole are very much still married. They are … Read more
Brendon Urie is known for having an impeccable voice. He pushes himself to sing notes not usually attributed to male singers. This leads many fans to wonder, does Brendon Urie have perfect pitch? Here’s what I’ve learned: Brendon Urie does not have perfect pitch, which is the ability to sing a note without any accompaniment … Read more
Bernard Sumner became an instrumental figure in Joy Division, New Order, and Electronic, lending each band a distinctive sound. However, the frequent criticism of his guitar skills for over 4 decades now makes me wonder: Is Bernard Sumner a good guitarist? Here is what I know from being a Sumner fan: Despite his success, Bernard … Read more
My Chemical Romance is a complicated band. And their lyrics deal with a wide variety of subjects, sometimes sounding religious. But is My Chemical Romance a Christian band? My Chemical Romance is not a Christian band. However, the band is influenced by religion, specifically Christianity, and bandleader Gerard Way’s Catholic upbringing certainly influences the spirituality … Read more
Fall Out Boy has withstood the test of time in the music industry. Patrick Stump, the band’s lead singer, has been praised for his singing and wide vocal range. But does Fall Out Boy use autotune? Here’s what I’ve learned: Fall Out Boy has utilized a small amount of autotune in their later recordings, having … Read more