Before the advent of recorded music, songs had a way of travelling the country to the point that most people who ever heard it heard a cover version. Once an original artist’s music became more ...

One of the incredible things about Cher is that regardless of what age you are, you probably recognize the starlet’s name thanks to her decades-long career. Cher was the daughter of a struggling ...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the people of the United States turned their attention to the western United States. Many saw the West as a place for economic opportunity, freedom, and land ...

Whenever the words “based on a true story” are at the start of a movie, it’s hard not to get a little suspicious. Most Hollywood movies are going to take some dramatic liberties with historical events ...

Although every member of a band plays a crucial role, one that tends to stick out is the guitarist. Almost all bands have at least one, and it is often even the preferred instrument of a band’s ...

While it’s not always good for you, it’s hard to pass up a meal at your favorite fast-food joint. Some of America’s most iconic restaurants are immensely popular for the convenience and prices they ...

For those who lived through them, it’s usually jarring to realize that the 1980s were up to 40 years ago. Time moves by quicker than we think, which can also mean that memories of that bright and ...

Clive Davis is more than just a man who can. He’s a star-maker, a songwriter, a Grammy Award winner — and a legend in his own right. He is still a jewel in the crown of the music industry, who shows ...

There’s no doubt that David Bowie can be credited with changing the course of music and establishing its connection with the visual arts. He’s considered one of the most influential musicians of all ...

The Spice Girls ruled the lives of most tween girls in the late ’90s. There’s a real reason the band is the highest-selling girl group of all time. Though it’s been over 20 years since we first got a ...

A vocal figure of the counterculture movement of the 1960s, Peter Fonda was an American actor, director, and screenwriter. Starting out on Broadway in 1961, he made his film debut in 1963, slowly but ...

Billie Holiday is one of America’s most iconic jazz musicians. Her unique vocal style had a mesmerizing effect on people due to its raw emotional intensity. She channeled her experiences into her ...