• 6 Artists Whose Second Band Was Superior: Jimmy Page, Ian MacKaye, and more

    When a musician is kicked out of a high-profile band, or if that band breaks up, they can usually be expected to start another band soon afterwards. While these bands are rarely better than the old ones (see: Wings, Big Audio Dynamite), sometimes the new band is actually better. Here are six artists whose second band was better than their first.

  • 6 Bands That Began as Solo Projects: Grizzly Bear, Foo Fighters, and more

    Unless they're singing folk songs like Bob Dylan, solo artists are rarely "solo" in the most literal sense of the word, typically employing a backing band to play along with them on record and during concerts. However, just as some artists leave their bands in pursuit of a solo career, some solo artists feel more comfortable playing music within a band environment. Here are six great bands that began as solo projects for one of the members.

  • Willie Nelson - Martial Arts Expert

    We all know Willie Nelson for his music, his acting and his activism, but did you know that the country music statesman is also a black belt?

  • The Horn Family Hits The Road to Support Their Debut Release

    The family that has spent the past decade blending country and contemporary gospel released their debut album last month. In order to share the new music with fans, they're on the road throughout the summer, visiting cities that span from Georgia to Ohio.

  • Pusha T says he's working with Kanye West and The Neptunes on new album

    Pusha T is bringing out some big names for his new album. Pusha T is working on his new album and he's calling on some big names for assistance. After last year's My Name Is My Name, it's only right for Push to come twice as hard and it seems like that's exactly what he plans to do.

  • This Week in Christian Twitter

    Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and many Christian artists are already focusing their thoughts (and tweets) on Resurrection Day.

  • This Week in Country Twitter

    The best tweets of the week from your favorite country artists. (Photo : Kim Jones / Photographer Brian Jones - Licensed to Music Times) Natalie has a big fiddle player trapped in that little body!The best tweets of the week from your favorite country artists.
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