In the era of streaming music, many classic rock songs have proven to be timeless tunes, with over 1 billion streams on Spotify. Several of the hits come from powerhouse groups that are pillars of the rock genre to this day, while other songs come from bands that happened to catch lightning in a bottle […]
1. Moving Pictures — RushA near-perfect fusion of progressive rock, hard rock, and accessible songwriting. Features Tom Sawyer, Limelight, and YYZ. Widely regarded as the band’s masterpiece and one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. 2. Escape — JourneyThe definitive arena rock album of the early ’80s, packed with soaring melodies and unforgettable hooks. […]
Released in 1983 on Journey’s album Frontiers, ‘Send Her My Love’ became one of the band’s most emotional and heartfelt ballads. While Journey was widely known for arena-rock anthems like ‘Don’t Stop Believin” and ‘Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)’, this song revealed a softer, more reflective side of the group. Written by Steve Perry and keyboardist […]
After a full Memorial Day weekend of riffs, solos and all-time rock anthems, Houston’s Eagle has officially wrapped up The Eagle 500. RELATED: 100 Greatest Guitar Solos Of All Time The countdown featured the 500 greatest classic rock songs of all time, chosen by the people who know them best: Houston’s Eagle listeners. Over the […]
Rock bands that replaced lead singers often achieved greater success, from AC/DC to Pink Floyd.
Few songs capture hope and perseverance quite like ‘Don’t Stop Believin” by Journey, and its creation story is just as compelling as its message. Released in 1981 on the album Escape, the track was the result of a highly collaborative and surprisingly meticulous songwriting and recording process. The foundation of the song began with keyboardist […]
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My little brother and I live a thousand miles apart, but one way we’ve been able to bridge the gap has been our love for music. Every now and then we come up with ideas to share the music we love with each other: One such idea was creating a list of “no skip rock […]
Replacing a lead singer can make or break a band. Some groups find lightning twice, while others lose the sound that made them famous. It’s one of rock’s toughest challenges — and fans never forget how it plays out. RELATED: Journey’s Farewell Tour Faces Turmoil from All Sides From arena rock giants to cult legends, […]
Journey's farewell tour plagued by Schon-Cain rift, Pineda's exit desire and false reunion rumors
When it comes to the Houston Rodeo, country may pay the bills, but rock stars have burned the paint off the rafters. Inside NRG Stadium (and the old Astrodome before it), these seven shows didn’t just play. They detonated. Elvis Presley – 1970The King in a rhinestone jumpsuit at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? […]
‘Wheel in the Sky’ marked a major breakthrough for Journey, helping transform the band from a jazz-fusion-leaning project into one of the defining arena-rock acts of the late 1970s. Released in 1978 as a single from their album Infinity, the song introduced audiences to new lead singer Steve Perry and signaled a fresh musical direction […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for those looking to curate the perfect playlist for a romantic night with the one you love, rock music has plenty to offer! RELATED: 15 Romantic Road Trips in Texas for Valentine’s Day RELATED: ROCK MOMENT – Tesla ‘Love Song’ From soft rock love songs of the […]