Musician Biographies
How did global legends U2 evolve from Dublin teenagers to global megastars? How did hustler-incarnate Russell Simmons and A & R maverick Rick Rubin successfully introduce the world to LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, DMX and Jay-Z, creating the most pervasive youth culture of the late 20th century? Why did grunge music explode out of its native Seattle and became the most dominant force of the early '90s, launching groundbreaking bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains? How did a Memphis disc jockey with the moniker of the Beale Street Blues Boy become BB King - the greatest living exponent of the blues style?
Whatever style of music you love and musicians you idolize, you’ll find inspiration in the behind the scenes stories of the roots and travels that took them to greatness. Study the great composers or get the dish on the latest pop icons! Check out our top biographies or scan through the artist list by name. If you don’t see something, be sure to try a search on the artist name.