10 Greatest Steven Tyler Collaborations ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 19: Musician Steven Tyler speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Mike Windle/ACM2015/Getty Images for dcp) With his trademark shouts, bluesy harmonica, and ferocious stage presence, Steven Tyler is most recognized for being […]
12 “Secrets” Fans Learned After Janis Joplin Died In a startlingly brief career, Janis Joplin had a lasting impression on rock music. She shot to popularity in a few years and four albums, first as the formidable lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo performer. From her breakthrough performance at […]
3 Fleetwood Mac Songs Fans Didn’t Was Co-Written By Mick Fleetwood Fleetwood Mac was getting used to life without founding member Peter Green by the time their fourth album, Kiln House, was released in late 1970. Although he was mostly behind the kit, drummer Mick Fleetwood co-wrote the song “Jewel-Eyed Judy” with John McVie and Danny Kirwan. […]
5 Cover Songs That Got The Rolling Stones Famous Packed with iconic original songs, The Rolling Stones‘ songbook is among the most renowned in rock history. Beyond their own hits, though, they’ve always had a talent for taking songs by other musicians and turning them into their own with that distinctive Stones vibe. Indeed, it is […]
10 Biggest Songs Artists Just Gave Away Discovering a tenner in the pocket of a coat you haven’t worn in a long time is a unique experience. Some musicians become so creatively prolific that they have timeless songs hanging around, simply waiting to be shared. As they say, “We’ve got so many, we don’t know […]
8 Ways Fleetwood Mac Proved They Are A Controversial Band After All Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac made headlines in 2021 by selling the rights to his entire library to Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs, following in the footsteps of David Crosby and Bob Dylan. Although the payoff has not been made public, we assume it was sufficient […]
10 Worst to Best Super Bowl Halftime Performances By Rock Acts Image via acriticofeverything.files.wordpress.com A huge celebration of entertainment, music, and athletics takes place on Super Bowl Sunday. On this particular night, millions of people excitedly watch not only the game but also the halftime show, ads, and trailers. The Super Bowl Halftime Show has developed into […]
15 Interesting and Unbelievable Facts About Classic Rock Fans Although many people associate classic rock with the Nixon period or big hair, the genre is far from out of style. With a growing fan base, classic rock has actually emerged as one of the most popular music genres of the last 25 years. Younger listeners, […]
16 Rockstars Who Also Won Oscars Image via news.images.itv.com The Oscars and rock stars may seem like a strange combination. Hollywood’s refined, black-tie affair isn’t precisely suited to the rebellious ethos of rock, which includes long hair, tattoos, and crazy energy. However, many rock icons have left their imprint on Oscar night over the years. Well-known performers […]
4 Drum Videos I Could Rewatch Forever on YouTube If you’re anything like me, watching the best drum videos online is almost as fun as playing the actual drums. Here’s my shortlist of 5 videos I can’t stop rewatching, year after year. From simple solos and clips from my favorite drummers, to interesting instructional videos that […]