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 […]
There are rock songs… and then there are songs that define an era — and for AC/DC, ‘Highway to Hell’ is exactly that kind of anthem. When the band released it in the summer of 1979, they weren’t thinking about creating one of the most recognizable guitar intros in history. They were just trying to […]
AC/DC remains one of the most beloved rock bands in the world because they represent something rare in music: absolute consistency, raw energy, and a timeless connection with fans across generations. The band built its reputation on straightforward, high-voltage rock and roll that never chased trends. While musical styles shifted dramatically over the decades, AC/DC […]
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 […]
AC/DC’s Back in Black is not only one of the most famous rock albums ever made, it is also one of the most remarkable comeback stories in music history. Released in July 1980, the album was the band’s first without original singer Bon Scott, who died in February of that year. Rather than disband, the […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for those looking to curate the perfect playlist for a romantic night with the one you love, rock music has plenty to offer! RELATED: 15 Romantic Road Trips in Texas for Valentine’s Day RELATED: ROCK MOMENT – Tesla ‘Love Song’ From soft rock love songs of the […]
If you grew up cranking your dad’s record player till the walls rattled, you know exactly what Brian Johnson brought to AC/DC — pure, beer-soaked, high-voltage rock ’n’ roll thunder. When Bon Scott tragically passed, the world wondered who could fill those boots. Then along came Johnson, a Geordie with a voice that sounded like […]
When AC/DC stormed into North America in April 2025, it was nothing short of a rock-revolution on stadium scale. The Aussie legends kicked off in Minneapolis on April 10 and wrapped in Cleveland on May 28, with 13 massive stadium shows across the U.S. and one in Canada. Each venue held tens of thousands of […]
My love affair with AC/DC’s music truly ignited with Highway to Hell. Released on July 27, 1979—the summer between my freshman and sophomore years at Spring High School—it marked both a breakthrough and a bittersweet turning point in the band’s history. As their sixth studio album, it catapulted the Australian rockers from hard rock cult […]
October has played host to some of rock’s most defining moments. It’s the month The Who released Tommy, Elton John dropped Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Def Leppard made their live U.S. debut. Rock legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Buckingham and Tommy Lee all celebrate birthdays this month, while fans remember the losses of Tom Petty and […]
Opinion
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 […]
While summer may be coming to a close, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy some great rock music. RELATED: ‘Escape’ Is NOT Journey’s Best Album This list features 25 great classic rock songs to close out your summer as the nights unfortunately start to get longer. RELATED: ROCK MOMENT – AC/DC – ‘You Shook Me […]