You probably know that Kansas hails from Kansas and Alabama is from Alabama, but what about the other 48 states?

ZZ Top have been a firm fixture on the music scene since the late 1960s, but some fans are only just learning the true ...

Get ready to buy some concert tickets! Join us as we count down our picks for the live bands that are currently at the ...

Around these parts, college football is king, but in Jackson, Mississippi, another contender competes for the public's attention when fall rolls around each year. The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson ...

Popular music mythology celebrates the democratic band as rock and roll’s ideal formation, where every member contributes equally to songwriting, creative vision, and musical direction. This ...

In 1977, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio cofounder and Swampers guitarist Jimmy Johnson offered a local band called Jackson Highway a song called “Old Time Rock and Roll.” The band, named after Muscle ...

On March 7, a band that's making music together since *1998* will make their Saturday Night Live debut during Ryan Gosling's episode. Gorillaz began as a side project for Damon Albarn, the lead singer ...

Many of your favorite bands likely didn’t start with the current name they have now. In fact, it’s quite common for groups to take on new monikers after gaining popularity or signing to record labels.

You wouldn't think Poison and U2 would have much in common, but guess what? They are the only two major classic rock bands who are currently using their most famous lineups. Apart from a five-year ...

Often, when a rock guitarist exits or works outside of a famous rock band, they never quite escape the shadow of their former group. Legends like Keith Richards and Rich Robinson have made solo ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University members of the Famous Maroon Band aren’t just good musicians—they tend to be students who make everything look easy, including maintaining a high GPA.