Musicians & Bands

Nearly four decades after the Village People anthem hit the discos, the song's namesake still isn't really ready to fully embrace it.

By Chris Opfer

Which other famous rock star inspired the Lizard King's persona?

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Vinyl records are not dead. On the contrary, as music becomes increasingly digitized, sterilized, and neutralized, a growing number of purists are turning back to traditional vinyl records, which they consider to be of superior sound quality. In fact, many rock music icons are big proponents of the vinyl movement, including Mick Jagger, who co-produced […] The post 10 Tips For Starting Your Own Vinyl Collection appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Whether you love cheery pop tunes or melodramatic ballads has a lot to do with your age and gender, right? Actually, your musical taste depends more on your personality.

By Jonathan Strickland

It is the dream of millions of people around the world to be a famous musician who performs in front of thousands of people at shows and festivals. However, this is not the dream of many famous musicians. Many musicians hate performing for a live audience and would rather remain in the studio, but as […] The post Musicians Who Suffer From Extreme Stage Fright appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

This ain't no hoedown. This is all about the ability to musically throw down. It's tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It's nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose […] The post The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By James Sheldon

We all know that many celebrities are incredibly fussy and like to exert their power, and this is most evident through their riders and contract demands. Often these are completely outrageous and give you a clear insight into their quirky personalities and neurosis, but sometimes they are also having a bit of fun with the […] The post 10 Outrageous Contract Demands Made By Musicians appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

There is no question that the rock genre is filled with some of the coolest people to walk the planet. You will frequently see rockers in relationships with other rock stars, creating awesome couples whose lifestyles you can't help but be jealous of. There are infamous relationships including Kurt & Courtney, Sid & Nancy and […] The post The 10 Coolest Rock Couples Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

With Straight Outta Compton taking the nation by storm, we've had hip hop on our minds as of late. Never more prominent in the popular consciousness than it is now (the genre's enormous fan base is still growing rapidly, with stellar new acts emerging on an yearly basis), hip hop is often misunderstood by those […] The post The 10 Greatest Hip Hop Acts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Did David Bowie really write "Space Oddity" to pay tribute to a brave astronaut who was lost in space? Or is it solely a testament to Bowie's unique brilliance?

By Bambi Turner

It's a conversation every music aficionado has had innumerable times, and will continue to have so long as the spirit of rock prevails; who is the greatest guitarist of all time? It's an argument which involves questions of taste, of technical skill and of soul, an argument which will continue to haunt cultural critics and […] The post The 10 Greatest Rock And Roll Guitarists Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Marilyn Manson. The man, the myth, the legend; Often imitated, never duplicated. Of all controversial celebrities, Marilyn Manson has had not only probably the most myths circulated about him but also the must outrageous. At 46 years old Manson has lived through the time when people were too sensitive to his music and themes and […] The post The Myths And Facts Behind Marilyn Manson appeared first on Goliath.

By Telisa Carter

John, Paul, George and Ringo were the Fab Four of The Beatles - or did they have a fifth member? Legend hints there was one, but who was he?

By Alison Cooper

Many Pink Floyd fans can attest the band's music can be mind-altering. So it's no surprise that if you have a feeling that you're not in Kansas any more, it might be because you've gone to the Dark Side of the Rainbow.

By Alison Cooper

Journey, you know we love you, but that "south Detroit" lyric in "Don't Stop Believin'" just mars an otherwise hard-rocking song. There. We got that one off our chest (along with a few others) inside the article.

By Kate Kershner

Known as the King of Pop and beloved by millions, Michael Jackson died at his home in California on June 25, 2009. Though his heart failure was ruled a homicide, questions still linger after his death.

By Maria Trimarchi

For a week in 1964, the Beatles had 12 songs on Billboard's Hot 100. See our list of the Beatles' top singles.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Some musicians love a place so much they name their band after it. See our list of 10 bands named after places. Can you guess what bands made the list?

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Some of the most valuable records on the market aren't what you'd think they would be. Did any favorites from your vinyl collection make the list?

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Madonna is one of the top-selling artists in pop music history. See our list of Madonna's 25 most popular songs including 'Material Girl' and 'Like a Virgin.'

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Woodstock is possibly the most famous concert of all time and the capstone of an era. See our list of all 32 bands that performed, including Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Elvis Presley is rightly known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." But what were his top 30 songs? Our list includes "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."

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U2 songs are famous for having powerful messages that can take on many different meanings. See our list of the stories behind 29 U2 songs including 'Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own' and 'Sunday Bloody Sunday.'

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Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977, saddened the world. After a long battle with health problems, the king of rock 'n' roll had fallen.

By Katie Lambert

There have been a number Elvis Presley collectibles produced throughout his life that reflected the stages of his career. Elvis's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, used collectibles as a way to market his client. Learn about Elvis collectibles.

By Susan Doll