When Legends Fall: The Heartbreaking Impact of Member Deaths in 30 Rock Hall of Fame Bands
In the past year, the music world mourned the loss of several members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands, notably including Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Christine McVie (Fleetwood…
Uncharted ’90s Jams: The Greatest Songs That Missed the Hot 100 Due to… well, Ridiculousness
The 1990s saw a significant number of popular tunes missing from Billboard Hot 100 due to industry policies and chart eligibility rules. With the surge in CD sales, record companies…
Richard Roundtree’s Death Recasts Spotlight on ‘Shaft’ and its Iconic Soundtrack: A Winning Combo
Legendary actor Richard Roundtree, renowned for his role in the 1971 box-office hit 'Shaft', has passed away at age 81. 'Shaft’ was a milestone in American cinema, breaking racial barriers…
The X’s and O’s of Taylor Swift’s effect on Travis Kelce on the field… real or imagined?
The author, a music-focused blogger, covers the intertwining of sports and music in light of Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce. This post discusses the…
40 Years Ago: Lionel Richie’s unleashed his ‘Mini-Thriller’; It Became Motown’s Biggest Album
Lionel Richie's album "Can't Slow Down" is celebrated for being the best-selling LP in Motown Records’ history. Released 40 years ago, each of the five singles from the album reached…