It’s Just a Name Classic rock, legendary music, but also memorable band names from U.S. states, cities and regions either to evoke a sense of place, convey a certain attitude or simply reflect where they came from. These names helped shape their identities and often tied their music to the spirit of a location. BostonFew […]
Summer is in full swing in the Houston area, as schools have closed for the summer and H-Town’s signature summer highs seem to be going no where. Now that it’s summertime, it’s time to update the music on your summer playlists! RELATED STORY:Â Top 10 Brian Wilson Beach Boys Songs of All Time RELATED STORY:Â Sparks Notes: […]
Brad Delp, born on June 12, 1951, the legendary lead singer of Boston, is often regarded as one of the finest voices in rock history – and for good reason. His vocal range, purity of tone, and emotional expression set him apart from his peers. Delp’s voice was both powerful and gentle — able to […]
The rock and roll lifestyle has seen many artists and bands experience tragedy in one form or another. Despite a major shift in a band’s situation, the members decided that “the show must go on.” RELATED: The Sky is Crying: Music Figures We Lost in Aviation Tragedies RELATED:Â Timeless: 60 Classic Rock Songs with 1 Billion […]
We’re midway through May, meaning summer is just around the corner in the U.S. – unless you’re living in Houston, as the hot weather has been around for quite awhile. Daily highs are in the 90s, which will likely have you heading for the coast or chilling by a pool at some point in the […]
Rock music has seen a variety of great debut records over the decades, from commercial juggernauts like Guns N’ Roses‘ Appetite for Destruction, to genre definers like the Ramones‘ Ramones and sleeper hits like Montrose‘s Montrose. Some artists have had the fortune, or misfortune, of their debut album being the band’s best to date. RELATED: 20 […]
No one is perfect – this includes many of our favorite rock legends. While their legacies were built on the backs of exceptional records and singles that cemented their legendary status, some albums turned out to be stinkers. Related: 25 Forgotten Hair Metal Songs That are Awesome Related: Grab Your Popcorn: 25 Iconic Rock Songs […]
I’ve always had a fascination with how others perceived the music catalogs of the artists I love, which has led me to look up articles with people ranking entire discographies worth of songs. Naturally, with Aerosmith being my favorite band, I googled to see if anyone had ranked every single one of their songs and […]