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7 Incredible Guitarists Who Are Also Great Singers: Prince, Joni Mitchell, And More
When you read a list of the greatest guitarists of all time, it typically includes names like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jack White, people who can sing but aren't usually renowned for their singing voices. However, these seven musicians have mastered both singing and guitar playing, when just one of those would have served them well enough. Here are seven incredible guitarists are also great singers. -
Why Death Grips' Split Isn't Shocking: A Brief Timeline
The sudden split of experimental hip-hop band Death Grips should come as no surprise to anyone who's been following the band for the past few years. Here's a brief timeline of some of the band's confounding antics. -
Behind 'Dead Man Walking' With Vince Lichlyter
Jonah 33's Vince Lichlyter talked about his new EP, 'Dead Man Walking,' sharing the stories behind the songs. -
11 Band Names Taken From Movies: Misfits, Black Sabbath, And More
Coming up with an original band name is a very difficult task, which is why so many musicians turn to cinema to find a suitable name for their band. Here are eleven band names that were taken from movies. -
9 Classic Songs That Should Be Shorter: The Beatles, The Doors, And More
As a songwriter, it's very easy to fall in love with your own chord progressions and melodies, which sometimes results in songs that end up being much longer than they need to be. Here are nine classic songs that should be shorter. -
12 Bands Named After Places They're Not From: Beirut, Dresden Dolls, And More
Thinking of a band name is difficult, but one of the laziest routes a band can take is naming itself after the place they come from. However, these twelve bands took a more interesting route and named themselves after places that they're not actually from. -
11 Dead Musicians And What They Would Be Doing Today: Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, And More
There are a million "what-if" questions throughout rock history, but some of the biggest relate to musicians who have tragically passed away. What would they be doing if they were still alive today? Here's what I think eleven iconic musicians would be doing today if they were still alive. -
Ryan Leslie: Hip-Hop's Next Billionaire? Singer Talks Exclusively On Latest Venture, Disruptive Multimedia, And Earns Praise From Kanye West
It's a muggy afternoon in New York City, 1:07 p.m. to be exact, but the cloudy weather doesn't overshadow the glowing presence of Ryan Leslie. The R&B singer arrives in the lobby at the William Beaver House located by Wall Street with his colleague in a cool but rushed pace wearing dark shades to go with his very fashionable dark attire. Apparently coming directly from a previous meeting, Ryan appears caught up in a million thoughts before suddenly stopping mid-stride to turn and introduce himself. "Hi, I'm Ryan." -
8 Pairs Of Musicians You May Not Know Are Related: Patti Smith & Meg White, RZA & GZA, And More
There are plenty of well-known families throughout music history: Tim Buckley and his son Jeff Buckley, the Beach Boy's Wilson brothers, but some musicians are related in ways that are more unexpected or even obscured. Here are eight pairs of musicians that you may not know are related. -
SKATERS Frontman Michael Cummings on 'Manhattan,' Festival Life and His Band's Name [INTERVIEW]
Three cheers for the hometown band! The indie world has recently been overtaken by a pack of SKATERS that don't actually skate in the form of punky, punchy rock. Full of New York City pride, a bit of a devil-may-care attitude and a slew of guitars, this alt-rock foursome released one of 2014's best breakout records in February. -
Prince's 'Purple Rain': 9 Songs Ranked
Thirty years ago today, June 25, Prince released the classic soundtrack to his film Purple Rain, which combined pop, rock, new wave, funk, soul, and even psychedelia to set a new standard for what pop music could be. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks at #1, eventually selling 13 million copies in the US. To celebrate this remarkable album, here's my ranking of the album's nine tracks, from weakest to best.
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