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 […]

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: Top 10 Brian Wilson Beach Boys Songs of All Time RELATED STORY: Sparks Notes: […]

Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., released on June 4, 1984, was a massive cultural and commercial phenomenon. It became Springsteen’s most-successful album, both in terms of sales and global impact. The album spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remained on the chart for over two years. Born in the U.S.A. spawned […]

Fans of The Boss having something major to look forward to this summer, as Bruce Springsteen and Sony Music will open the vault on June 27 and release 83 “lost” songs. The project is called Tracks II: The Lost Albums, a follow-up to 1998’s Tracks. Tracks is a four-disc box set full of 66 songs […]

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 […]