Rock History
They were bigger than life, bigger than grunge, bigger than the critics and then they were gone. In the late ‘90s, Creed exploded out of Florida like a barroom sermon cranked through a Marshall stack. Frontman Scott Stapp had the voice, a chest-thumping, arms-wide-open roar that sounded like he was preaching to the cheap seats. […]
If you were cruising in your IROC-Z back in ’84, you remember the first time those icy synths hit the dashboard. Don Henley didn’t just drop a single; he dropped a mid-life crisis you could dance to, but forty years later, does “The Boys of Summer” actually hold up or is it just 80s cheese? The […]
Major Classic Rock Events February 17, 1972Pink Floyd premiered early versions of The Dark Side of the Moon at London’s Rainbow Theatre — more than a year before the album’s official release. February 19, 1980AC/DC frontman Bon Scott tragically died in London at age 33 — just months before Back in Black would become one […]
Classic Rock Album Releases February 15, 1974Burn – Deep PurpleThe first album featuring David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes. The title track became a hard rock staple. February 17, 1978Van Halen – Van HalenA debut that changed guitar forever. Eddie Van Halen’s “Eruption” reset the bar for six-string heroes. February 20, 1980Women and Children First – […]
Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar techniques inspired a generation of shredders.
February 15Melissa Manchester (1951) – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose powerful voice crossed into adult contemporary and pop-rock through the ’70s and ’80s. February 16Ice-T (1958) – While known for hip-hop, rock fans know him as the founder of rap-metal pioneers Body Count. February 17Ed Sheeran (1991) – Not classic rock, but shares the week.Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1981) […]
The Eagles are one of rock’s biggest names – ever. The Los Angeles-based band has sold over 200 million records in the 55 years since their formation, making them one of the best-selling music acts of all time. RELATED: Henley Claims 2026 is Likely Eagles’ Last Year RELATED: Will We Say Goodbye to the Eagles […]
Black Eyed Peas – Super Bowl XLV (2011)Widely considered the low point of the modern era. Off-key vocals, muddy sound and awkward staging turned a hit-packed catalog into a chaotic mess. Maroon 5 – Super Bowl LIII (2019)Flat, safe, and instantly forgettable. Despite guest appearances, the show lacked energy, edge and any sense of occasion […]
Prince – Super Bowl XLI (2007)The gold standard. Playing “Purple Rain” in an actual downpour turned a great performance into rock mythology. Musicianship, emotion and sheer presence have never been topped. Beyoncé (with Destiny’s Child) – Super Bowl XLVII (2013)Precision, power and star dominance. Beyoncé owned the stage from the first beat, capped by a […]
Released in 1987, ‘I’m No Angel’ became one of the most recognizable solo hits of Gregg Allman’s career and marked a powerful comeback moment for the legendary Allman Brothers Band frontman. The song served as the title track and lead single from his album I’m No Angel, which arrived during a period when Allman was […]
Classic rock is built on longevity — the kind that keeps bands on the road for decades and songs on the radio for generations. However, staying together that long is rare, and even the biggest names in rock history have seen lineups shift with time, tragedy and reinvention. RELATED: 20 Rock Bands That Should’ve Been […]
“Layla” isn’t just one of the greatest rock songs ever recorded. It’s a full-band masterpiece born from emotional chaos. When Derek and the Dominos cut it in 1970, this wasn’t Eric Clapton standing alone in the spotlight. This was lightning captured by every musician in the room and that’s why it still sounds dangerous more […]