Dan Reynolds and Andrew Tolman started the band Imagine Dragons back in 2008 while attending Bringham University.
Category: History
Coldplay: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
Coldplay was formed between 1996 and 1998 at University College London. The founding members Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland met each other during their first week of school.
Piano History: What are the different types of pianos?
The piano was invented around 1700 in Italy by harpsichord maker Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori, who worked with the Florentine Court of the Grand Prince Ferdinando de’ Medici. Cristofori named his invention gravicèmbalo col piano e forte, which means “harpsichord with loud and soft.” It was later shortened to “fortepiano” and finally to just “piano.” […]
10 Reasons ‘Abbey Road’ Is Still So Important 50 Years On
This year marks 50 years since The Beatles released their Abbey Road album. Here are 10 reasons why Abbey Road is still so important and relevant in 2019.
Queen: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
Queen is probably the world’s biggest and most successful band of all time, but they too had small beginnings.
Did You Know? Getzen
Do you know where the Getzen Company started?
Korn: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
One of the world’s biggest Nu-metal bands, Korn, started out when they were just a couple of kids in high school.
Behind the Nameplate: Robert Arthur “Bob” Moog
New York City native Robert Arthur “Bob” Moog (May 23, 1934 – August 21, 2005) was best known as the inventor of the Moog synthesizer.
The Doors: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
One of the most iconic and influential bands of the late 1960s is The Doors. It all began in the halls of UCLA where Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek were studying Film and Theatre.
Banjo History Timeline
The banjo has evolved from its African roots, first as a minstrel instrument, and later as a jazz, bluegrass, and folk staple. At the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, you can see more than 300 banjos – the largest public display in the world. The interactive timeline below includes just a few. […]