Jennifer Tyler
‘Sweet Home Alabama’ is one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s most iconic songs, released in June 1974 on their second studio album, Second Helping. Written by band members Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, and Ed King, the song quickly became a Southern rock anthem, celebrated for its swaggering guitar riff and unapologetic regional pride. The song was […]
‘Any Way You Want It’ is one of Journey’s most iconic and energetic songs, showcasing the band’s blend of rock power and melodic finesse. Released in February 1980 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Departure, the song helped solidify Journey’s rise as one of the dominant rock bands of the late ‘70s […]
‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ is one of AC/DC’s most iconic and enduring songs, symbolizing the band’s triumphant return after tragedy and their transition into global rock superstardom. Released in 1980 as the first single from the Back in Black album, the track marked the debut of lead singer Brian Johnson, who had just […]
In the late 1970s, .38 Special was a Southern rock band on the rise, led buy Donnie Van Zandt and guitarist Don Barnes. But even with talent and drive, they hadn’t quite cracked the national spotlight. That changed — thanks to a song that wasn’t even written for them. The story begins with Survivor, the […]
Steven Tyler first began composing ‘Dream On‘ as a teenager — around age 17 or 18 — on a Steinway upright piano at his family’s Trow‑Rico Lodge in Sunapee, New Hampshire. His father, Victor Tyler, a Juilliard‑trained pianist, frequently played classical music at home, and young Steven often lay underneath the piano listening. Tyler later […]
‘Start Me Up’ is one of the Rolling Stones’ most iconic tracks, a song that came to define their 1980s resurgence and cemented their status as rock and roll legends across multiple generations. Released on August 14, 1981, as the lead single from the album Tattoo You, the track became a global hit, reaching No. […]
Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes a songwriter will allow listeners to come to their own conclusions about the meaning behind the lyrics. And sometimes, they are happy to share their inspiration. Peter Frampton admits he wrote “Show Me The Way” specifically in a romantic context and that it was directed a woman […]
Jennifer Tyler sits down with Alexa from Disneyland Resort to talk about all the things to look forward to upon visiting the park for its 70th anniversary celebration. From food, to new attractions, rides and merchandise, find out what’s in store here! Visit Disneyland.com for more details.
Kurt Cobain, born on Feb. 20, 1967, would’ve turned 58 today. His impact on rock music and the rise of grunge as the prominent sub genre of the early 1990s can’t be overstated. Related: Ranking Every Song by Mötley Crüe Related: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees Despite the short time Cobain […]