by Darren Paltrowitz | Mar 1, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
BTS — short for the Bangtan Boys — is a seven-member boy band from South Korea. The group debuted in 2013, going on to win awards within a year’s time from the MelOn Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards and the Seoul Music Awards. BTS also made history...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Feb 27, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Born in Santiago, Chile, Yael Meyer began writing original music at the age of eight. About a decade later, she attended the Berklee College Of Music on a scholarship. While living in Boston for Berklee, Yael wrote and produced her debut album, Common Ground, which...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Feb 23, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Formed 55 years ago in St. Albans, England, The Zombies first experienced worldwide success in 1964 with “She’s Not There,” only two years after forming. “Tell Her No” followed a few months later, also reaching the U.S. Top 10. Even...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 20, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
In his 30-plus years as a singer, songwriter and musician, Adelmo Fornaciari — better known as Zucchero — has sold over 60 million albums. Beyond being widely-recognized as the father of Italian blues music, he is the best-selling Italian artist of all...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 9, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
When it comes to Geoff Tate, forget everything you would expect from a hard rock vocalist. He has a multi-octave vocal range. He is very well-read. He makes wine. He enjoys the house restoration process. And 35 years after he co-founded Queensrÿche — whose hits...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 8, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Formed in Garfield, New Jersey in 1965, The Rascals charted nine singles before the end of the 1960s. Hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin;” and “A Beautiful Morning” remain radio staples almost 50 years after their release....
