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 […]
The Black Crowes’ version of ‘Hard to Handle’ is one of the most successful and beloved rock covers of the early 1990s, helping launch the band from Atlanta into international stardom. Originally written by Otis Redding in 1968 and co-written with Al Bell and Allen Jones, ‘Hard to Handle’ was a gritty soul tune that […]
When The Black Crowes stormed onto the music scene in 1990 with their debut album Shake Your Money Maker, they quickly gained a reputation for channeling the gritty swagger of the Rolling Stones and the Southern blues of the Faces. But amidst the album’s fiery riffs and swaggering grooves was a haunting ballad that revealed […]
Inductees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class have been announced, with this year’s group featured a more rock-centric selection. The inductees were revealed Sunday during the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode of American Idol. The original group consisted of 14 nominees, narrowed down to seven set for induction. […]