Music
‘Legs’ by ZZ Top is one of the most recognizable songs of the 1980s, but its path to success was anything but straightforward. Released in 1983 as part of the album Eliminator, the song helped transform the Texas blues-rock trio into global superstars by blending their gritty roots with a sleek, modern sound. By the […]
Few songs in progressive rock history carry the weight and legacy of ‘2112 / The Temples of Syrinx’ by Rush. Released in 1976 as the centerpiece of their album 2112, the track was more than just an ambitious musical suite—it was a defining moment that saved the band’s career and solidified their identity. At the […]
When Queen released Fat Bottomed Girls in 1978, it marked another bold and playful turn in the band’s ever-evolving sound. Written by guitarist Brian May, the song appeared on the album Jazz, a record known for its stylistic diversity and willingness to push boundaries. Unlike many of Queen’s more operatic or theatrical tracks, ‘Fat Bottomed […]
Turn up the volume and grab your denim jacket, because the 1980s didn’t just give us big hair, they delivered monster classic rock soundtracks that ruled radios and rewired pop culture. These weren’t just albums, they were events. First up, the heavyweight champ: Top Gun Soundtrack. Powered by Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” and the Berlin […]
When Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil in 1983, they weren’t just putting out their second record—they were redefining their image and helping shape the emerging glam metal movement of the 1980s. Coming off the modest success of their debut Too Fast for Love, the band—Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee—set […]
For a guy who built a legend on chaos, darkness, and a few unforgettable onstage moments, Ozzy Osbourne had one surprisingly refined constant: how he smelled. For more than 30 years, Ozzy quietly wore the same signature scent. No branding. No rock star fragrance line. Just one bottle he stuck with like a favorite riff. […]
If you haven’t heard of The Arkells yet, mate, you’ve been missing out on one of Canada’s loudest and proudest exports. I’ll admit, they grabbed me by the collar the first time I saw that “walk-on” stage video, band striding out and the crowd absolutely losing its mind. You could feel the floor shaking through […]
Rock and roll legend Bob Seger is back in the spotlight as fans celebrate his birthday and take stock of a career that defined heartland rock for generations. Born May 6, 1945, in Detroit, Seger turns 81 this year. He has officially stepped away from the stage, his music is anything but retired. Raised in […]
Call it the comeback nobody thought they’d dare, but here comes Rush kicking the door in again, and for a 50-year-old guy who still remembers cassette decks and late-night drives, this tour is shaping up to be a flat-out must see. Front and center, you’ve still got Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the brains and heart of the operation. These aren’t […]
Lou Gramm, Foreigner's iconic vocalist, defined the band's sound during its peak, but left due to creative differences and health issues.
When Jackson Browne released Running on Empty in 1977, he broke from convention by crafting an album recorded almost entirely on the road. Songs were captured in hotel rooms, backstage areas, tour buses, and live onstage, creating a vivid, documentary-style snapshot of a working musician’s life. This unconventional approach gave the record a sense of […]
