Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. In 2001 Marko Hietala joined to Nightwish as a vocalist and a bass player. In 2012 Anette Olzon (2007 2012) was replaced by Floor Jansen as lead vocals (2012–present) Photo […]
The Doors stand as one of the most singular, provocative, and influential bands in the history of rock music. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965, the group consisted of Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar), and John Densmore (drums). What set The Doors apart from their contemporaries was not only their sound, but their philosophy a fusion of rock, blues, jazz, poetry, and existential exploration that challenged the boundaries of popular music.
The Runaways were far more than a teenage novelty or a provocative footnote in rock history — they were a groundbreaking all female hard rock band that challenged gender norms at a time when rock music was overwhelmingly male dominated. Formed in Los Angeles in 1975 by producer Kim Fowley, the band emerged from the raw energy of 1970s glam rock and proto punk, bringing attitude, volume, and unapologetic presence to a scene that rarely made space for young women with electric guitars.
Small Faces were an English rock band from London, founded in 1965. The group originally consisted of Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston, with Ian Mc Lagan replacing Winston as the band’s keyboardist in 1966. They quickly became one of the most acclaimed and influential mod bands of the 1960s, capturing the energy and attitude of London’s youth culture with sharp songwriting, soulful vocals, and tight musicianship.
Humble Pie was an English hard rock band formed in 1969 in Moreton, Essex, by singer and guitarist Steve Marriott, following his departure from Small Faces. From the beginning, the group stood out as one of the earliest supergroups of the late 1960s, bringing together experienced musicians with strong roots in rock, blues, and soul. Their sound blended raw hard rock energy with blues based grooves and soulful vocals, setting them apart from many of their contemporaries.
