Opinion
Joe Elliott, lead singer of Def Leppard, just celebrated another birthday (66) and it’s the perfect time to remember why he’s one of rock’s best frontmen. For over four decades, Elliot has been the voice behind some of the biggest anthems in rock history like Pour Some Sugar on Me, Photograph and Hysteria. His voice […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hair metal as a rock sub-genre dominated the 1980s, as its pop-like sound paired perfectly with the rapid commercialization of the music industry during the decade. While many hair metal bands remain pillars of rock music as a whole to this day, several bands and great songs have seemingly been forgotten by the passage of […]
The debate of “who’s the best frontman” in rock is seemingly never ending. As the genre evolved throughout the late 20th century, several sub genres splintered off and rose to prominence, including “hair metal,” was all the rage in the ’80s. Throwing their hat into the ring, Ultimate Classic Rock released their list, the Top […]
John Sykes, a guitarist who played for Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, is dead at 65. He died Monday “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement from his website. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer,” the statement said. […]