It’s official — or at least according to Neal Schon. The Journey guitarist and founding member took to social media this week with a post that rocked the band’s fanbase: “Jonathan Cain announced his farewell to Journey tonight. I’m nowhere near done!” RELATED: Ranking Every Song by Journey: the Steve Perry Era Just like that, […]
Metallica’s powerful cover of ‘Turn the Page‘ stands as one of the most emotionally charged performances in their career, paying tribute to Bob Seger’s classic tale of life on the road while transforming it into something darker, heavier, and unmistakably Metallica. Originally released in 1973 on Seger’s Back in ’72 album, the song paints a […]
Guns N’ Roses’ version of ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door‘ is one of rock’s most powerful reinterpretations, transforming Bob Dylan’s 1973 folk ballad into an emotional hard rock anthem. The band began performing the song live as early as 1987, during their Appetite for Destruction tour, where it quickly became a fan favorite thanks to Axl […]
Journey’s ‘Stone in Love,’ a standout track from their landmark 1981 album Escape, captures the band at the height of their creative and commercial power. Written by Neal Schon, Steve Perry, and Jonathan Cain, the song radiates youthful energy and nostalgia — a musical snapshot of summer nights, first loves, and the unstoppable optimism that […]
Foreigner’s ‘Hot Blooded’ is one of the band’s most electrifying hits—a bold, swaggering anthem that epitomized the late-1970s hard rock sound. Written by guitarist Mick Jones and vocalist Lou Gramm, the song was released in June 1978 as the lead single from their sophomore album Double Vision. It became a defining moment in Foreigner’s career, […]
Alice Cooper’s ‘I’m Eighteen‘ was the song that transformed the group from an underground oddity into one of rock’s most provocative acts. Released in late 1970, it appeared on their third album Love It to Death—a record that marked the band’s first collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, whose studio guidance shaped their raw energy into […]
Aerosmith’s ‘Jaded‘ marked a major comeback for the legendary rock band at the dawn of the 21st century. Released in January 2001 as the lead single from their album Just Push Play, the song blended the band’s classic rock roots with a sleek, modern pop-rock polish that helped reintroduce Aerosmith to a new generation of […]
ChatGPT said: Peter Frampton’s ‘I’m in You‘ marked both a triumphant and transitional moment in his career. Released in May 1977, the song served as the title track and lead single from his album I’m in You, the highly anticipated follow-up to the landmark Frampton Comes Alive! (1976)—one of the best-selling live albums in rock […]
When Heart began recording ‘Alone’ in 1986 for their Bad Animals album, they were at a pivotal point in their career. Their 1985 comeback album Heart had reintroduced them to the top of the charts with a more polished pop-rock sound, and Capitol Records was eager to keep that momentum going. The group entered the […]
‘China Grove’ is one of the Doobie Brothers’ most recognizable songs, a high-energy rocker that showcases the band’s signature blend of driving rhythms, twin guitar lines, and soulful harmonies. Released in 1973 on their third studio album The Captain and Me, the track quickly became a staple of classic rock radio and remains a highlight […]
‘Silver Springs’ is one of the most emotional and enduring songs in Fleetwood Mac’s history, though its journey to recognition was complicated. Written by Stevie Nicks in 1976 during the sessions for the band’s landmark album Rumours, the song was a deeply personal reflection of her breakup with Lindsey Buckingham. Nicks penned the lyrics as […]
‘Babe’ is one of the most recognizable ballads in Styx’s catalog, and it marked an important milestone in both the band’s history and Dennis DeYoung’s career as a songwriter. Released in September 1979 as the lead single from the album Cornerstone, the song became Styx’s first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot […]