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Highway to Hell, released this week in 1979, is the best Bon Scott album, not because it sold the most, but because it’s the most complete, powerful and polished work the band has ever made. It’s where everything came together. Bon’s razor-sharp lyrics, Angus and Malcolm’s tight guitar riffs and a cleaner, more focused sound are […]
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Joe Elliott, lead singer of Def Leppard, just celebrated another birthday (66) and it’s the perfect time to remember why he’s one of rock’s best frontmen. For over four decades, Elliot has been the voice behind some of the biggest anthems in rock history like Pour Some Sugar on Me, Photograph and Hysteria. His voice […]
RUSH’S HIGH-FLYING VOICE SOARS ON HIS BIRTHDAY WEEK As Geddy Lee turns 72 this week, we’re cranking the amps to 11 and raising a toast to rock’s most iconic banshee wail! From sci-fi screams to soulful howls, here are Geddy’s five fiercest vocal flights and yes, they’re as high as his basslines. 1. “2112: Overture/The […]
Will Geddy and Alex Ever Reform Rush for a Final Tour? Fans have been buzzing for years: Will Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson ever reunite for one final Rush tour? Since the tragic passing of legendary drummer Neil Peart in 2020, the iconic Canadian rock trio has been silent, but the remaining members haven’t ruled […]
ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill: The Bearded Bass Legend’s Final Bow Rock ‘n’ roll lost one of its coolest cats when Dusty Hill, the iconic bassist of ZZ Top, passed away in his sleep on July 28, 2021, at age 72. The news hit like a thunderbolt through the world of music. No wild parties, no […]
Mick Jagger’s Birthday and His Monumental Impact on Rock ‘n’ Roll On July 26, Mick Jagger turns another year older (82), but age has never slowed down the indomitable frontman of The Rolling Stones. With a career spanning over 60 years, Jagger remains a cultural icon whose influence on rock ‘n’ roll is nothing short […]
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Hold onto your bat heads, folks because when the Prince of Darkness finally takes his final bow, the rock ‘n’ roll world will NEVER be the same again. Ozzy Osbourne isn’t just a rock legend – he is rock ‘n’ roll incarnate. Loud, wild, outrageous and unapologetically bizarre, Ozzy didn’t just break the rules, he didn’t […]
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Hold onto your leather jackets, rock fans we’re diving into the world of cover songs that didn’t just honor the originals, they obliterated them. These 7 killer rock covers took familiar tracks and cranked them to eleven, leaving audiences wondering, “Wait, who sang it first?!” 1. “All Along the Watchtower” – Jimi Hendrix (vs. Bob […]
It’s Just a Name Classic rock, legendary music, but also memorable band names from U.S. states, cities and regions either to evoke a sense of place, convey a certain attitude or simply reflect where they came from. These names helped shape their identities and often tied their music to the spirit of a location. BostonFew […]
Steve Walsh left KANSAS after nearly 41 years as the band’s dynamic lead vocalist and keyboardist. Why he left: What he’s been doing since 2014 Solo projects & collaborations Steve Walsh’s departure from Kansas in mid-2014 marked the end of an iconic era. Now settled in Atlanta with his wife and children, Steve appears content. […]
“VAN-DEMONIUM!”: Rock Stars Who’ve Got VAN in Their Name and the Wild Rides They’ve TakenGet ready to crank the volume, blow your speakers, and maybe double-check your spelling. We’re diving headfirst into the leather-studded, amp-blasting world of rock stars whose names proudly bear the mighty syllable: VAN. From the smoky blues bars of Belfast to […]