Rock History

Rock history is full of bands that should’ve been huge — but for one reason or another, weren’t. These are the groups that crafted unforgettable riffs, soaring vocals and arena-ready anthems, yet somehow slipped under the mainstream radar. From the power-pop brilliance of Big Star to the hard-rock flare of Tesla, the flashiness of Slade, […]

On August 15, 1965, The Beatles stepped onto the stage at Shea Stadium in New York and changed music history. More than 55,000 fans packed the ballpark, setting a record for the largest concert ever held at the time. The sheer volume of the crowd was deafening and the screams were so loud the band […]

Today marks the anniversary of the first day of Woodstock, the legendary 1969 music festival that grew to nearly 500,000 attendees through nothing more than word of mouth, radio, and underground buzz. At its core, Woodstock was a miracle of organic momentum. It wasn’t the product of social media algorithms or influencer hype. Tickets were […]

We all loved rocking band tees in our 20s and some of us still do, but let’s be honest, there are a few bands where the logo or mascot made a bigger cultural dent than the music ever did. These six bands didn’t just play stages, they took over our wardrobes, lunchboxes and tattoo parlors. […]

The setting: Monsters of Rock, August 1984, in Stockholm. Three heavy-duty bands on the bill – Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, and AC/DC. It didn’t take long before rock and roll antics turned real. According to Tommy Lee, “We were all on the ‘Monsters of Rock’ tour… Motley had this thing we would do if we really loved […]

KISS at the Houston Rodeo: A Wild Ride The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has seen its fair share of legends; George Strait, Garth Brooks and Willie Nelson to name a few.  Country stars are the usual suspects, but back in 2011, fans got something entirely unexpected… KISS. Yes, that KISS.  The guys with face […] The post KISS at the Houston Rodeo: A Wild Ride appeared first on Country Legends 92.9.

We have all heard or even tried listening to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” while watching “The Wizard of Oz”.  How did this urban legend start?  Who started it? The idea originated via postings in early‑90s Usenet forums, suggesting that if you hit play just as the MGM lion roars, often the third […]

Before Rumours turned them into rock royalty, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were just two young musicians trying to make it in Los Angeles. After meeting in high school and performing together in the band Fritz, the duo became romantically and musically linked. In 1973, they released their only album as a duo: Buckingham Nicks. […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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 […]