Died: February 15, 1999 Big L, also known as Lamont Coleman, was a highly influential American rapper who gained fame in the underground hip-hop scene of New York City during the early 1990s. Renowned for his remarkable freestyling abilities, he signed with Columbia Records and dropped his ...
Tony Bennett - DIED July 21, 2023 Age: 94 496 votes voting closed at #28 In September of 2018, Tony Bennett earnedGuinness World Recordfame for re-recording the George Gershwin song, "Fascinating Rhythm," 68 years and 342 days after the first time he recorded it. The title he earned ...
Often referred to as the "Godfather of Punk," this singer's raw, primal voice and wild stage antics have made him one of the most iconic performers in rock history. His distinctive guttural vocals helped define the punk rock sound, influencing countless bands that followed in his footsteps. ...
Read on to see which country stars have announced that they are retiring in 2024. Country Stars Who Are Retiring in 2024 Every road has to come to an end, and 2024 finds a number of country stars saying goodbye to their fans. Read on to see which country stars have announced that they...
Read on to see which country stars have announced that they are retiring in 2024. Country Stars Who Are Retiring in 2024 Every road has to come to an end, and 2024 finds a number of country stars saying goodbye to their fans. Read on to see which country stars have announced that they...
Billboard looks at the those early, mid-century and 21st-century contemporary country artists who have delivered, and in some cases written, the songs that have made us cry in a tear in our beer –and who have widened the scope of what it means to be a country artist, without every sa...
29, the United States celebrates National Cat Day — but most cat owners are happy to honor their kitties any day, no matter what part of the world they’re in. That goes for A-list musicians, too. Some of the biggest names in pop, country and hip-hop have sassy, cuddly, playful,...
The last official castrato singer, Alessandro Moreschi, died in 1924. From 1902-1904 he made a series of vocal recordings (utilizing the new technology of his era). These are the only recordings we have of a castrato that are available to listen to today. How did castrato begin? The pract...
In this post, we’ll explore some of the best and most famous R&B singers that have graced the music world with their voices. These icons have enormously impacted the music industry and are worthy of your time and attention. Let’s start! Table of Contents 1. Ray Charles Dubbed “The...
Charley Pride, Tracy Chapman, and Beyoncé—yes, really—are some of the Black country singers who have made their mark on the genre.