Top musician Jean-Philippe Ri-Opy escaped a cult and led a difficult life. He turned things around with the help of Chris Martin who gave him a piano.

Musicians may put on theatrical shows and find harmonies in the most unexpected places but that doesn't mean their prowess translates to the silver screen. There are plenty of famous musicians who ...

He’s a singer, musician, songwriter, record producer—and he's Andie MacDowell’s son-in-law!

Judging a country musician’s success is completely subjective and, quite frankly, trivial. Many argue that you become a successful musician the minute you share your music with the world. We agree ...

The foundation of modern American music rests upon the revolutionary contributions of Black artists who transformed genres, broke cultural barriers, and established creative standards that continue ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Today, Bruno Mars is known as not just a successful musician, but ...

When being a successful musician isn’t enough, why not give acting a try? It is far from rare for a musician to try their hand at acting. Sometimes they even prove good at it. On occasion, well, those ...

Chloe Hoecker doesn't need to sell out stadiums to feel like a successful musician. And in a digital age where 20-somethings are looking for their big break in an oversaturated musical landscape, ...