Music

7. Indelibly Stamped — the rough early stumble from Supertramp.  A record still figuring itself out. Loud, uneven, more curiosity than classic and with fans defending it mainly for history.  Collectors still debate its value and though most agree, it shows the band learning their craft. 6. Famous Last Words — the farewell from Supertramp, where energy fades […]

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is now official, and this year’s announcement gives rock fans a little more to work with than usual. It’s not a clean sweep, but there’s enough here to feel like guitars still matter in the room. Several long-debated names finally got the call, including artists […]

‘I Don’t Want To Know’ by Fleetwood Mac has a unique and somewhat surprising place in the band’s history, especially given the emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding the creation of their legendary 1977 album Rumours. While many of the album’s songs are deeply tied to the interpersonal breakups within the band, this track actually predates much […]

Released in 1991, ‘I Can’t Dance’ by Genesis became one of the band’s most recognizable late-era hits, showcasing their ability to blend humor, social commentary, and a signature groove. The song appeared on their album We Can’t Dance, which marked the final studio release featuring the classic trio of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike […]

Alongside testing the Orion capsule and scouting the Moon’s surface, NASA gave the Artemis II crew something a little more human… a soundtrack. Each morning, Mission Control radioed up a wake-up song, a tradition dating back to the Apollo program. Not alarms. Not buzzers. Music. Picked by the crew and even their families. Here’s how […]

April 121932 – Tiny Tim — Deceased (1996)1960s cult performer known for his ukulele style and novelty hit “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.” 1940 – Herbie Hancock — AliveA major innovator in jazz-fusion whose electric work strongly influenced progressive and experimental rock. April 131946 – Al Green — AliveSoul legend whose vocal style deeply influenced rock ballads and rock–soul crossover artists. April 141945 – Ritchie Blackmore — AliveFounding […]

April 12 – Classic Rock History 1954 – “Rock Around the Clock” recordedRock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets was recorded in New York. The track would later become one of the first major rock and roll breakthroughs, helping bring the genre into the mainstream. 1963 – Bob Dylan performs first major solo concertDylan appears at Town […]

Released in 1982, ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ by Judas Priest stands as one of the most aggressive and defining songs in the band’s catalog—and in heavy metal history as a whole. The track is the title cut from their landmark album Screaming for Vengeance, a record that helped propel the band into mainstream success while staying […]

‘There Goes My Hero’ by Foo Fighters became one of the band’s defining anthems, but its meaning is far more grounded than its soaring chorus might suggest. Written by frontman Dave Grohl, the song appeared on the band’s second album, The Colour and the Shape, a record that marked a turning point for the group […]

When Cheap Trick released ‘Surrender’ in 1978, they delivered more than just a catchy power-pop anthem—they created a song that cleverly flips generational expectations on their head. Featured on the album Heaven Tonight, the track quickly became one of the band’s signature songs, blending humor, rebellion, and surprising insight into family dynamics. At first listen, […]

Few songs capture the polished, radio-ready magic of arena rock quite like ‘Something About You’ by Boston. Released in 1986 as part of their third studio album Third Stage, the track reflects both the meticulous nature of the band’s mastermind, Tom Scholz, and the long, often frustrating journey it took to bring the album to […]

Dave Grohl and company have announced a series of listening parties for their new album held in record shops around in the U.S. on April 24, 25 and 26. Your Favorite Toy, the follow-up to 2023’s But Here We Are, will officially drop on April 24. So far, three songs from the record have been […]