All in Music
Sure, Bob Marley is widely considered the global ambassador of reggae. He was the first international superstar to emerge from a developing country, selling millions of records. But let’s also light one up for the other giants who helped define and popularize reggae music.
While there are many instantly-reconginzable tracks that are deserving, our Top One-Hit Wonder Chart only has room for four popular earworms. Don’t play it cool, it’s not believable. we know very well you’re mouthing the lyrics the instance you read these song titles.
Asking for forgiveness rather than permission seems to be the theme of the day when political candidates play DJ at their own rallies. This has led to some very publicized feuds between candidates and musicians. The next time the election cycle rolls around, the campaign staffers should listen to Mr. Ray Charles and “Hit The Road Jack.”
The reasons for these legendary splits range from creative differences to personal conflicts to financial disagreements to simply wanting to pursue solo projects. So hold your lighter up (okay, your cell phone) and let’s take a moment to acknowledge the biggest band breakups in music history.
The algorithm went through four cans of Aqua Net before this monument hardened. While this category runs deep with candidates, just four bands stood out above the rest when it came to rockin’ big hair, leather pants, and cranking out power ballads like it’s nobody’s business.
How on earth did a a symbol of Rastafarian spirituality become the go-to look of white musicians in the 1990s? We have no idea. We just know these individuals needed to be immortalized for their poor choices.
We may all have someone named Steve or Stephen in our phone contacts, but a Stevie? That name is typically reserved for icons, influencers, and one-of-a-kind artistic virtuosos.
Looking for a Charlie’s Angel to be on this list? Certainly a logical place to start. But Farrah was known more for her feathered look and Jaclyn Smith, while a great detective, just missed the cut (no pun intended).