Opinion
Hold onto your leather jackets, rock fans we’re diving into the world of cover songs that didn’t just honor the originals, they obliterated them. These 7 killer rock covers took familiar tracks and cranked them to eleven, leaving audiences wondering, “Wait, who sang it first?!” 1. “All Along the Watchtower” – Jimi Hendrix (vs. Bob […]
Opinion
Freedom and American rock ‘n’ roll go hand in hand because both represent rebellion, self-expression and the breaking of boundaries. Rock ‘n’ roll emerged in the 1950s as a bold, electrifying sound that challenged conservative social norms and racial barriers. It mixed African-American blues with country and pop, creating something uniquely American — loud, raw […]
1946 American singer-songwriter Bill Danoff, formerly of the Starland Vocal Band, was born in Springfield, MA. He wrote their hit song, Afternoon Delight. Happy 79th birthday, Bill! American drummer Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, was born in Palo Alto, CA. He was the drummer for the band’s entire 30-year career, and […]