Gustav Elijah Ahr, most commonly known as Lil Peep, was born in Pennsylvania in 1996. His parents were both Harvard graduates but described his childhood as containing a lot of apathy and drug abuse. He chose the name Lil Peep because his mother, Liza Womack who he had referred to as being his best friend,
Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born in 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is widely known as Eminem or Marshall Mathers to his fans. Eminem has a rough childhood because his family struggled with poverty and even said that he was abused throughout his childhood. His family relocated to Detroit, Michigan and that is where
Harry Styles, in full Harry Edward Styles, was born February 1, 1994 in Worcestershire, England. He is a songwriter, singer, and actor. He began his music career in 2010 as an individual or rather a solo contestant on The X Factor Series. Many people forget but the pop boyband One Direction (1D) was formed by Simon
Ermias Joseph Asghedom known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle, was born August 15, 1985. He was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist arising from the West Coast hip hop scene in the early and mid-2000s. Nipsey released his first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1 – it was moderately successful leading him to be signed to
Stephanie Lynn Nicks, who is known to all of us as Stevie Nicks is an American singer and songwriter. She was born on May 26, 1948 and has been referred to as the ” Queen Of Rock and Roll.” She is famous for her work with the Fleetwood Mac band, collaborations with Tom Petty, Don Henley
Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was one of the most popular musical artists of her time. She belted out rock, blues, and soul music through the ’60s, and appeared at the iconic Woodstock rock festival in August of 1969. Sales of her music total 18.5 million albums, making her one of
In the mid-sixties, a rock band named the Grateful Dead was formed in California. This band molded together unique forms of music like rock and blues and jazz and country. They became known around the musical scenes for their carefree attitude and long jams with instrumentals break longer than other bands played. Selling more than
Earl Simmons, better known as DMX (December 18, 1978 – April 9, 2021), was a commercially successful and critically acclaimed East Coast Rapper. Throughout his short 50 years of life, he had a lot to say! DMX was not always shy about expressing his opinions on anything from politics, religion, relationships, the rap game, and
Mary J. Blidge, dubbed “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” is widely known as a singer who is credited with combining hip-hop and soul to create an extraordinary sound. She is also an actress and philanthropist. Born in 1971 to an alcoholic mother and a father suffering from post-Vietnam PTSD, Blidge has overcome a great deal to
Cher is an American singer, actress and television personality who has become a global culture icon. She has legions of rabid fans and she has embodied female autonomy in a male dominated industry. Cher is known for her distinctive singing voice and for having worked as an actress in addition to being a music superstar Cher
John Graham Mellor, publicly known as Joe Strummer, was born in 1952 in Turkey, where his father was stationed. His schooling involved London boarding schools, and as a teenager he began to use the stage name Joe Strummer. In 1974, he formed a band called the 101er’s, but the band wasn’t going where Joe wanted
Frank Vincent Zappa was born in Maryland on December 21st 1940, but the world knows him just as Frank Zappa. He was known as a songwriter, guitarist, music producers, and director. Music composers such as Edgard Varese and Igor Stravinsky along with music genres and styles like modern jazz and R&B inspired a younger Zappa to take
Even if you don’t listen to his music or aren’t an Elvis fan, everyone knows who Elvis is because he’s one of the most famous musicians in the world! Elvis Presley was born in Mississippi in the year of 1935. He came from a poor family, but was extremely devoted to his family. Gospel music
George was born in 1943 in Liverpool England. George Harrison was a well known English guitarist, songwriter, producer, and a famous singer worldwide. He was the lead guitarist of the prominent band ‘The Beatles’. Harrison was known by most as “The Quiet Beatle.” George Harrison was a passionate follower of Hinduism, which was rare in
