Musicians & Bands

The only thing more fun that jamming out on your guitar is arguing with your friends over which guitarist is the best and why. Whether it's Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, or Steve Vai, everyone has a different opinion on who's the best. But rather than who's the best, a more interesting question perhaps is [...] The post The 22 Most Underrated Guitarists Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Mark Urban

Take a chance on our ABBA quiz and find out how much you know about the 70s Swedish supergroup!

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Is she a nun? A jilted lover? We know you're dying to find out.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

It's rare for a band to put out a truly classic album on their first try. Most bands take years to hone their sound, so expecting them to nail it on the first try is asking a lot. Sometimes though, bands come out of the gate with a seminal work that stands the test of [...] The post The Greatest Debut Rock Albums Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

When it comes to rap it seems that everyone has a different idea of who's the GOAT. The creation of a list of a "Greatest Rappers of All Time" list is a mostly subjective process, although there are several names that consistently rise to the top. With the "Golden Age" of 80s and 90s hip-hop well behind us, there [...] The post The Greatest Rappers of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Charles Rogers

When one hears the label "classic rock," bands such as The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin instantly spring to mind, but the term applies to a broad range of musicians and bands from the early '60s to the early-to-mid '80s. Bands such as the ones I just mentioned have become synonymous with the era's [...] The post The Most Underrated Classic Rock Bands Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Nick Steinberg

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery by learning more about this reggae superstar.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

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.