This Day in Rock History
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 […]
February 8Marquee Moon – Television (1977)Age: 49 years February 9Morrison Hotel – The Doors (1970)Age: 56 years Burnt Weeny Sandwich – The Mothers of Invention (1970)Age: 56 years Blue Sky Mining – Midnight Oil (1990)Age: 36 years Wandering Spirit – Mick Jagger (1993)Age: 33 years February 11Stranded – Roxy Music (1973)Age: 53 years Absolutely Live […]
Feb 9Carole King – Singer-songwriter, Brill Building legend and major influence on classic rock – born 1942Holly Johnson – Lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood – born 1960Rachel Bolan – Bassist for Skid Row – born 1964 Feb 10Nigel Olsson – Drummer for Elton John’s classic band lineup – born 1949Cliff Burton – Original […]
“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 […]
February 5 doesn’t show up on most calendars in bold, but for music fans it hums quietly like a power line under concrete. That’s The Clash Day, the anniversary of the night everything clicked into place. On February 5, 1977, The Clash played their very first live show at a small London venue called the […]
“Something” – The BeatlesA tender, heartfelt ballad by George Harrison, expressing deep admiration for a loved one. Its gentle melody makes it one of the most romantic Beatles songs ever. “Wonderful Tonight” – Eric ClaptonA slow, intimate love song about simple, everyday moments that show devotion. Clapton’s soft guitar and vocals make it timelessly touching. […]
Listen up, because your favorite vinyl legends make today’s “divas” look like choir boys. We’ve all called out of work with a “headache,” but when you’re selling out stadiums, the excuses get a whole lot weirder. If you thought a little rain could stop the rock, think again, these legends had much stranger problems on […]
Keith Richards: The Shepard’s Pie ShowdownYou’d think the human riff would prep for a stadium show with something exotic, but no, Keith Richards is famously obsessed with a humble Shepard’s Pie. However, there’s a catch that would make any roadie sweat: Keef must be the one to “break the crust.” Legend has it that if […]
Tom Petty: The Heartbreak of a Final BowFans were absolutely blindsided when the king of the Heartbreakers checked out at 66, just days after wrapping a massive 40th-anniversary tour. Tom was the ultimate survivor, a hit-making machine who never lost his cool. Insiders say he was brimming with ideas for more music and we’re all […]
Creed just pulled off something nobody saw coming: they sold out the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in record time, faster than you can shout “CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER?” Suddenly every 45-year-old guy who swore he was “never really into Creed” is scrambling for resale tickets and pretending this was always the plan. So […]
Few artists wear the blue-collar soul of America as authentically as John Mellencamp. With his gravelly voice and stadium-shaking riffs, he didn’t just make music, he gave a voice to small-town struggles, heartache and the working man’s pride. From the jangly, anthem-ready hits of Jack & Diane to the introspective grit of Cherry Bomb, Mellencamp […]