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30/03/2023 19:12
Eric Clapton turns 78 today: interesting facts about the guitarist, from "Slowhand" to his records
Eric Clapton was born on March 30, 1945, in Ripley, in the English county of Surrey, to 16-year-old Patricia Molly Clapton and 25-year-old Edward Walter Fryer, a Canadian soldier who participated in the final phase of World War II before the birth of his son, and then returned to Montréal.
Eric Clapton is one of the most beloved guitarists ever, as well as one of the most talented ever, both as a soloist and in the phases of his career when he played with The Yardbirds and the Cream.
Here are some fun facts you may not have known about Eric Clapton, who turns 78 today.
30/03/2023 15:08
The 10 most viewed music videos of all time on YouTube
How many music videos have you watched on YouTube since 2005? At one time videos were watched mainly on MTV and the like, but times have changed and the rules even with the most used video platform in the world.
For a musical artist today it is almost automatic and mandatory to create for singles and top songs videos suitable to attract as many views as possible on YouTube.
What are the most watched music videos ever on YouTube?
Browse the gallery to discover them!
29/03/2023 14:17
The best bassists of all time according to Rolling Stone
The well-known Rolling Stone magazine has compiled several rankings relating to music, from the best debut albums to the best songs: among these rankings, it could not miss the one relating to the best bass players.
Sometimes the role of the bass guitar ends up being underestimated, despite the fact that it is fundamental along with the drums in creating the rhythm. And some bass riffs have remained in history by defining the character of some historic songs like 'Come Together'.
Rolling Stone did not rely solely on technical and objective ability to make their rankings, but took into account the impact of bass players on musical culture and the evolution of this instrument: we always repeat, there is nothing more subjective than music and everyone has their own tastes and preferences.
28/03/2023 16:33
Ten soundtracks that made film history
The soundtrack is a fundamental element of films that is sometimes underestimated. In fact, music allows it to support the visual images that flow across the screen, highlighting moods and atmospheres of the moment, accentuating pathos certain key scenes, and becoming the protagonist itself.
The history of cinema is full of examples of great soundtracks that have become legends (think, to take the most classic example, of the soundtracks of the Italian Maestro Ennio Morricone) and that have often had a popularity beyond the film to which they are linked.
In this photostory we have selected some of the soundtracks that have made film history. How about you, which one are you most attached to?
30/03/2023 12:52
Record-breaking singers: some of the most curious musical records certified by the Guinness World Records
Every year Guinness World Records, the famous book that certifies records of all kinds, from the weirdest to those related to sports, entertainment and, of course, music, is published.
The latest edition of the Guinness World Records offers a lot of news on the subject of music records although, of course, records are made to be broken and every day a singer or musician can get a new record.
Here are some of the most interesting music records, certified by the 2023 Guinness World Records !
25/03/2023 13:11
Depeche Mode kick off the world tour "Memento Mori" at Sacramento, photos
27/03/2023 17:42
Mariah Carey turns 54 today: some interesting facts about the queen of R&B
Mariah Carey was born on 27 March 1969 in Huntington, New York.
The daughter of an opera singer of Irish descent and an aerospace engineer of Venezuelan and African-American descent, Mariah became hooked on music at a very young age, when she was just three years old, later becoming Brenda Starr's backup singer as a teenager.
We all know Mariah for the immense success of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', but the singer has released many successful songs: here are five interesting facts you might not have known about Mariah Carey!
24/03/2023 10:11
The most beautiful covers ever
Sometimes a
From
For many of these songs we even forgot who the author or musician was who made the original version. Do you agree with this list?
26/03/2023 18:52
Italian origins, environmentalism and crazy life with Aerosmith: some fun facts about Steven Tyler, who turns 75 today
Steven Tyler was born on March 26, 1948, in Yonkers, in the state of New York.
Aerosmith historical frontman, Steven Tyler was listed at the 99 position on the list of the 100 best singers of all time by the magazine Rolling Stone.
As a young man because of his physical appearance Steven Tyler he was targeted by bullies, and these experiences contributed to his reckless life, but also full of incredible successes: here are some interesting facts about Steven Tyler, who turns 75 today!
26/03/2023 10:52
Hypnosis, home invasions, and borrowed songs: the anecdotes you may not know about rock musicians (and more)
Especially musicians
Browse through the photo gallery to learn anecdotes about the greatest rock stars ever, from the 1960s to the present day!
Did you already know them or will you discover them today?
25/03/2023 16:46
The real name, soccer, The Lion King: some fun facts about Elton John, who turns 76 today
Sir Elton Hercules John was born on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, in the home of his maternal grandparents.
Elton John 's childhood was by no means easy, especially because of his poor relationship with his father, a complicated relationship that would deeply mark the artist's entire career.
John entered the world of music thanks to Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets, musicians who were highly appreciated by his mother. Here are some trivia you didn't know about Sir Elton John, who turns 76 today!
25/03/2023 10:46
Ten soundtracks that made film history
The soundtrack is a fundamental element of films that is sometimes underestimated. In fact, music allows it to support the visual images that flow across the screen, highlighting moods and atmospheres of the moment, accentuating
The history of cinema is full of examples of great soundtracks that have become legends (think, to take the most classic example, of the soundtracks of the Italian Maestro
In this photostory we have selected some of the soundtracks that have made film history. How about you, which one are you most attached to?
23/03/2023 14:29
When Roger Waters called a Pink Floyd album horrible and embarrassing.
Roger Waters was a co-founder and historical member of the British music group Pink Floyd, in which he served primarily as bassist and vocalist.
Waters was also the historical author and creator of the underlying themes of some of the group's most famous albums such as "The Dark Side of the Moon", "The Wall" or "Animals". After becoming leader of the group, Roger Waters left band in 1985, pursuing a solo career.
A curious anecdote about a statement Waters made in the 1980s, in a famous interview with Times in which he had said, ""Atom Heart Mother", here is a perfect example of an album that should be thrown in the trash can and never listened to again. It's really horrible and embarrassing."
23/03/2023 16:54
Music makes us remember the past: it's true, even science finally says so
Have you ever been listening to a song, perhaps at the gym or bar with friends, or even just at home alone, and suddenly be struck by an old memory now almost forgotten? If yes, then you really understand what we are talking about.
Science knows the phenomenon well: it is called autobiographical memory evoked by music, and it is much more common than it may seem. Moreover, it is also a phenomenon related to external environmental factors and the uniqueness of the individual.
In short, music influences our brain and the chemical reactions within, prompting us to remember the good (more often) and bad (rarely) events of our past, since, after all, music is always present in all moments of our lives.
18/03/2023 19:05
The music stars who earned the most in 2022 (with a surprise at the top spot)
As always, the historic U.S. business magazine Forbes publishes its ranking of the 10 artists (from the worlds of music, entertainment, and film) who earned the most during the previous year.
The relative ranking from 2022 was published in late February 2023 and also includes five figures (or groups) from the music universe.
To compile this ranking, Forbes obtained the financial information from various sources, including music managers and producers. The final figures are gross and do not include taxes, expenses and private transactions. Here are who are the musicians who earned the most in 2022.
21/03/2023 11:33
Who made the most money from tours in 2022? Here is the Top 10
Every year, Billboard publishes the ranking regarding the singers and band who earned the most from the tours held during the year.
There is no shortage of surprises in the ranking, and the data extrapolated from the Billboard list make us realize that after the difficult years of the pandemic, the desire to return to live music was very high.
Here are what the "richest tours of 2022" were: in the ranking you will also find the number of tour dates and the number of total spectators in attendance. Here is Top 10.
20/03/2023 16:33
Chester Bennington would have turned 47 today: interesting facts about the unforgettable Linkin Park frontman
Chester Bennington was born on March 20, 1976 in Phoenix, the son of a policeman and a nurse. Complicated by the separation of his parents, his childhood was by no means easy, and his difficult adolescence contributed make Chester a tormented, but at the same time an extremely talented soul.
Sadly, as many will remember, the frontman of Linkin Park took his own life on July 20, 2017, hanging himself in his residence in California.
Today Chester would have been 47 years old, and we want to remember him with some interesting facts about his short but intense life and musical career.
16/03/2023 10:02
Top 10 best-selling singles in music history
What may have been the best-selling single in the entire history of music? This record belongs to an obviously very famous song, composed many decades ago but still very topical. We hear it every year, as do all the top 10 best-selling songs of all time.
The calculation has been split in two, due to the advent of technology, downloads and Spotify streaming, which have 'drugged' the market and made the previous charts truly obsolete. This calculation was therefore split between physical single sales and digital sales. Here we will only deal with sales of physical singles, and therefore you will not find the most recent songs.
This is a compendium of the best-selling music singles. The criterion for inclusion is to sell at least ten million copies worldwide. The singles listed here have been quoted from reliable sources in various media, such as digital journalism, newspapers, magazines and books.
Enough, after this preamble we won't keep you waiting any longer, your curiosity will already be tingling: here are the 10 best-selling physical singles in music history.
16/03/2023 13:52
What were the best albums of 2022 according to Rolling Stone? Here are the rankings
The historic American music magazine
Many of the singers and albums on this list, particularly in the
But let's go find out what are the top ten best albums of 2022 according to
19/03/2023 09:34
Phil Collins, latest news on his condition: 'He is immobile now'
Unfortunately, there is no good news about the state of health of British singer-songwriter and drummer Phil Collins, a former member of the historic band Genesis.
In fact, Phil Collins has not performed for almost a year: his last concert was on 26 March 2022 and even on that occasion, the singer-songwriter appeared to be in serious difficulty, barely able to walk without the support of a cane.
The latest news about his condition is not positive, however: Mike Rutherford of Genesis made this known. Here are his words.
18/03/2023 22:38
The sad coincidence of 27 Club: all musicians dead at the age of 27
27 Club is a journalistic expression referring to certain artists, mostly rock singers, all of whom died at the age of 27.
There is even a subgroup of this group called
The deaths of these artists who made music history have shrouded their figures in mystery, making them even more legendary and appreciated despite the fact that, in some cases, many years have passed since they left. Here are who are the artists belonging to 27 Club
18/03/2023 22:29
Adam Levine turns 44: 5 interesting facts you may not have known about the Maroon 5 frontman
Adam Noah Levine was born in Los Angeles from Patsy Noah and Fred Levine the 18th March 1979
Ever since he was young he was passionate about music (and guitar), Adam Levine is the frontman of Maroon 5. Despite the band being world-renowned, the debut for him and his group has not been easy at all. He began his musical career in 1994, co-founding the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers. After the failure of their first record, the group reunited in 2001 with guitarist James Valentine and changed their name to Maroon 5.
Here are 5 fun facts you may not have known about Adam Levine, who turns 44 today!
18/03/2023 08:32
The most listened songs on Spotify from 2012 to date
Every year Spotify, the well-known streaming music platform, publishes rankings regarding the most listened albums, songs and singers.
Among the rankings released by Spotify is one concerning the most listened songs during the year. It is surprising, but often the singer with the most streaming total does not coincide with the most listened to song of the year.
Browse through the photo gallery to learn what the most listened songs on Spotify year by year have been from 2012 to the present.
19/03/2023 09:34
Phil Collins, latest news on his condition: 'He is immobile now'
Unfortunately, there is no good news about the state of health of British singer-songwriter and drummer Phil Collins, a former member of the historic band Genesis.
In fact, Phil Collins has not performed for almost a year: his last concert was on 26 March 2022 and even on that occasion, the singer-songwriter appeared to be in serious difficulty, barely able to walk without the support of a cane.
The latest news about his condition is not positive, however: Mike Rutherford of Genesis made this known. Here are his words.
17/03/2023 15:48
The music stars who earned the most in 2022 (with a surprise at the top spot)
As always, the historic U.S. business magazine Forbes publishes its ranking of the 10 artists (from the worlds of music, entertainment, and film) who earned the most during the previous year.
The relative ranking from 2022 was published in late February 2023 and also includes five figures (or groups) from the music universe.
To compile this ranking, Forbes obtained the financial information from various sources, including music managers and producers. The final figures are gross and do not include taxes, expenses and private transactions. Here are who are the musicians who earned the most in 2022.
16/03/2023 18:27
The ten movies with the best soundtrack of all time
The AFI, American Film Institute is an independent nonprofit organization created by National Endowment for the Arts that aims to promote and protect film works, particularly those in the United States.
AFI over the years has produced numerous film-related rankings, such as those for the 100 Best Movies, 100 Best Heroes, and 100 Best Antagonists.
Among such rankings, there is also one dedicated to the films with the best soundtrack of all time: here are what the top ten rankings are according to AFI.
16/03/2023 10:02
Top 10 best-selling singles in music history
What may have been the best-selling single in the entire history of music? This record belongs to an obviously very famous song, composed many decades ago but still very topical. We hear it every year, as do all the top 10 best-selling songs of all time.
The calculation has been split in two, due to the advent of technology, downloads and Spotify streaming, which have 'drugged' the market and made the previous charts truly obsolete. This calculation was therefore split between physical single sales and digital sales. Here we will only deal with sales of physical singles, and therefore you will not find the most recent songs.
This is a compendium of the best-selling music singles. The criterion for inclusion is to sell at least ten million copies worldwide. The singles listed here have been quoted from reliable sources in various media, such as digital journalism, newspapers, magazines and books.
Enough, after this preamble we won't keep you waiting any longer, your curiosity will already be tingling: here are the 10 best-selling physical singles in music history.
15/03/2023 17:01
The singers with the most ever sales in history: the Top 10
With the introduction and success of digital platforms, the way of releasing music and albums has also totally changed, as has the method of certifying sales.
Who are the female artists who have sold the most albums and singles ever in history? It is possible to make a ranking by taking cues from some authoritative sources such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, MTV, VH1, the Recording Industry Association of America and, finally, even the Guinness World Records.
Here is Top Ten of the best-selling female singers in music history.
16/03/2023 21:50
Phil Collins, latest news on his condition: 'He is immobile now'
Unfortunately, there is no good news about the state of health of British singer-songwriter and drummer Phil Collins, a former member of the historic band Genesis.
In fact, Phil Collins has not performed for almost a year: his last concert was on 26 March 2022 and even on that occasion, the singer-songwriter appeared to be in serious difficulty, barely able to walk without the support of a cane.
The latest news about his condition is not positive, however: Mike Rutherford of Genesis made this known. Here are his words.
14/03/2023 22:11
Here are the most played songs at weddings: the ranking
What are the most listened to songs on the unforgettable wedding day? Spotify reveals the complete ranking of the most listened to songs in 2022.
There are almost 15 million playlists on the music streaming platform and many of them are dedicated to the wedding day itself: from the most romantic songs to those for going wild and dance.
To come up with this ranking, Spotify checked which songs are the most added on wedding-related thematic playlists: browse the photo gallery to find out which songs are the most played in the world
14/03/2023 21:37
Trouble on the way for Rolling Stones? Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been accused of plagiarism
Even the best bands in the world can get into trouble with the courts regarding allegations of plagiarism and violation of copyright.
In this case, grappling with a potential plagiarism case would be Rolling Stones, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards accused by a songwriter of copying two of his compositions for one of their 2020 songs.
Here, according to a report by Billboard, is what the accusations against the Stones consist of and what the song in question was allegedly plagiarised.
14/03/2023 06:15
Would you ever say that these songs turn 10 years old in 2023?
Hit songs that topped the charts in 2013: 10 years ago we were listening to them everywhere, from radio to music streaming platforms, and some were even included in films.
This photogallery includes the most successful songs released as singles in 2013, even though the reference albums may date back to the previous year.
Some of these songs seem to have been released recently, as if 10 years had not passed at all. And unfortunately, some of the artists who signed hit songs in 2013 died too soon...
13/03/2023 07:09
Oscar Awards: all the winning songs in the "Best Original Song" category from 2014 to date
The ninety-fifth edition of the Academy Awards has come to a close, and as usual there was no shortage of surprises.
One of the categories where there was most anticipation was that of Best Original Song, where there were so many important names from the world of international music.
Over the years so many artists have managed to win the coveted statuette: here are the Oscar-winning songs in the Best Original Song category from 2014 to the present.
13/03/2023 10:21
What are the most played songs at funerals? Here is the list
The ranking of the ten most played songs at funerals was compiled by
This ranking includes historical and even very recent songs. Some are
Browse this gallery to know what are the most played and listened to songs during one of the most difficult moments of our lives.
13/03/2023 10:21
The best albums of all time according to Rolling Stone
The well-known specialized magazine
The list was determined through voting by a special jury composed of 273 musicians, critics, historians and personalities of the music industry. Each juror could express up to 50 preferences.
This ranking has then been updated twice, undergoing radical changes: the first change was in 2012, the second in 2020. In the latest version, 154 new albums have been added, 86 of them from the XXI century.
11/03/2023 20:49
The songs with the most explosive chorus
Not just intros: songs sometimes reach the top of the charts thanks to unforgettable, sing-along refrains. This list was compiled by NME, New Musical Express, Britain's historic weekly music magazine.
Three key elements were taken into consideration to make this list:
1. The ability of the refrain to move the listener
2. The ability of the refrain to make the listener sing
3. The ability of the refrain to make the listener dance.
Here is the list of the most recognisable refrains: do you agree with this ranking or would you have changed something?
11/03/2023 20:49
The real name (which you may not have known) of some of the most famous singers
Musicians often change their stage name for commercial reasons, to shorten it or to make it easier to memorize. Others choose a new name for convenience or emotional reasons.
Here is the real name of some of the most famous musicians and how it was chosen.
11/03/2023 20:49
These songs can brighten your day according to a neuroscientific study
Professor Jacob Jolij, a cognitive neuroscience researcher at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands), has developed a formula that determines which songs can trigger happiness in listeners, taking into account the rhythm, beats per minute, melody and optimism of the words of these songs.
The research team led by Professor Jolij, therefore, analysed more than 200 songs, applying the formula created by the professor, to then determine which songs were potentially most capable of instilling a good mood.
Here, then, are the songs that, according to this study, can improve our day. Of course, they are all English-language and somewhat dated titles, but it is undeniable that they are all big hits.
11/03/2023 20:50
One-Hit Wonders: the musicians who have achieved worldwide success with just one song
They climbed the charts, their songs are very famous and recognizable by the first note, but the success lasted only the time of that song.
The term One-Hit Wonder refers to musicians capable of achieving only one hit during their career, and then no longer replicating those results, ending up gathering consensus only in their country of origin or little more.
Here are some of the most famous cases of One-Hit Wonders, also chosen based on the ranking made by the historic VH1 television network.
09/03/2023 21:46
Not only Shakira: the songs that musicians have dedicated to former partners
These days is depopulating on the net (and not only), the song
In this song,
The lyrics of this song are very harsh and the song has depopulated everywhere, getting 14.4 million