The Rolling Stones
There have been quite a few artists and bands that changed the music industry as it was known throughout time. Sometimes a band or artist would come along and recreate a sound that would insist on a new genre all together. Then there were others who would take on a genre and completely turn it on its head. Different techniques, styles, sounds, and personalities shape music and make it what it is. One band that definitely impacted the music world is obviously the Rolling Stones. These rockers did more than influence a generation. Their music lives on and rocks on even to this day....
read moreAshanti’s Legendary Breakthrough
When you think of the top female R&B artists in recent history, Ashanti isn’t a name that readily comes to mind. Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, and even Brandy may pop up before Ashanti. Despite the fact that she only has one Grammy win, less than her contemporaries, her debut back in 2002 was unlike any other female R&B singer’s known to date, breaking Billboard Chart history and sales records left and right. Her self-titled debut album outsold debut records of Alicia Keys and Lauryn Hill to break the record for biggest opening week sales for...
read moreThe 2011 Bonaroo Music Festival features music, comedy and fun
The 2011 Bonaroo Music Festival is in Manchester, Tennessee and goes from June 9-12. It will feature performances by a large group of bands to suit the tastes of many music lovers. There are comedy shows, yoga classes, a camping store and many more fun activities. Travel to the Bonaroo Music Festival is easy with the multiple travel packages that are available. Volunteers of the Bonaroo Music Festival have the chance to win cash and tickets for future events. The line up for the 2011 Bonaroo Music Festival features a wide range of artists such as Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, and...
read moreGuide to the 2011 BMA’s
After a three-year hiatus, 2011 Billboard Music Awards is back and better than ever! In what promises to be one of the hottest shows of the year, this new and improved edition, to be aired live on Sunday, May 22nd from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is a star-studded celebration of the past year in music. The program will feature several smoking performances from some of today’s hottest stars, as well as present awards for the best of the best in music. Billboard Magazine has been the primary source for all things music for many years, like recent CD releases to music piracy...
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