When tragedy struck AC/DC in 1980 with the sudden death of lead singer Bon Scott, many believed the Australian rock band had reached the end of the road. Instead, the group responded by creating one of the greatest comeback albums in music history: Back in Black. Scott had helped establish AC/DC as one of rock’s […]
When it comes to shaping the sound of modern rock, few producers have had a bigger impact than Robert John “Mutt” Lange. Known for his perfectionism, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to craft massive radio hits, Lange helped create some of the most successful albums in rock history. Born in what is now Zimbabwe […]
When AC/DC released Back in Black in 1980, the album was packed with songs that would become hard rock classics. While tracks like ‘Back in Black,’ ‘Hells Bells,’ and ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ often receive the most attention, ‘What Do You Do for Money Honey’ remains one of the album’s most beloved deep […]
Grab Your Popcorn: 30 Iconic Rock Songs Made for the Movies Movies and music have gone hand in hand since sound was paired with the film projected onto silver screens across the world. Music often makes movies, as we’ve seen with hit films like Guardians of the Galaxy bolstered by a fantastic ’70s soundtrack, or […]
Highway to Hell is AC/DC's masterpiece, capturing Bon Scott's charisma and talent through hard rock anthems.
After a full Memorial Day weekend of riffs, solos and all-time rock anthems, Houston’s Eagle has officially wrapped up The Eagle 500. RELATED: 100 Greatest Guitar Solos Of All Time The countdown featured the 500 greatest classic rock songs of all time, chosen by the people who know them best: Houston’s Eagle listeners. Over the […]
Rock bands that replaced lead singers often achieved greater success, from AC/DC to Pink Floyd.
Few songs in hard rock history hit with the raw force and swagger of ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’ by AC/DC. Released in 1977 on the album Let There Be Rock, the track became one of the band’s most enduring live anthems, fueled by grit, humor, and the unmistakable voice of Bon Scott. What makes the song […]
Alright, you want the best AC/DC records from the Brian Johnson era, but you’re too fancy to include Back in Black. Fine. I’ll give it to you straight, no fluff and no nonsense, just like your doctor did before he told you to cut down on the red meat. 7. Blow Up Your Video (1988)This one? Eh. It’s like that one guy […]
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My “no skips” series continues with 15 ’80s rock albums with no skips – from cover to cover. If you’d like to read about the inspiration behind this list and rock albums from the ’70s I deem worthy, check out the link below. RELATED: 15 ’70s Rock Albums with No Skips (From Start to Finish) […]
Alright, you beautiful collection of air-guitar addicts, here’s the Brian Johnson-era AC/DC ranking—minus Back In Black because we’re pretending it’s too obvious to even talk about, like saying water is wet or I’ve got more charm than your last three boyfriends combined. 11. Who Made Who – A soundtrack pretending it’s an album, like a […]
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My little brother and I live a thousand miles apart, but one way we’ve been able to bridge the gap has been our love for music. Every now and then we come up with ideas to share the music we love with each other: One such idea was creating a list of “no skip rock […]