While both Live Aid (July 1985) and Woodstock (August 1969) are monumental in rock history, Live Aid arguably had a greater impact on rock ‘n’ roll’s global influence and legacy. Woodstock was a cultural watershed a symbol of the counterculture movement, peace and musical revolution. It defined an era and solidified the careers of acts […]
Music and movies have gone hand-in-hand since before the movies themselves had any audio. A soundtrack can make or break a movie, and a great song can immortalize an entire scene or even the movie itself forever, if it’s used just right. RELATED STORY:Â 25 Forgotten Hair Metal Songs That are Awesome RELATED STORY:Â 25 Rock Songs […]
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 […]
1943 Scottish musician Jack Bruce, lead vocalist and bassist of Cream, was born in Bishopbriggs, Scotland. He died of liver cancer at the age of 71 on Oct. 25, 2014, in Sudbury, England. 1944 Canadian-American musician Gene Cornish, original member of the Young Rascals, was born in Ottawa, ON. He moved to Rochester, NY as […]
1945 Bob Seger, known for hit songs like Hollywood Nights, Night Moves and a live recording of Turn the Page, was born in Detroit. Happy 80th Birthday, Bob! 1951 Scottish guitarist and vocalist Davey Johnstone, best known for his work with Elton John, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Happy 74th birthday, Davey! 1965 After purchasing […]
Zebra returns to Houston on Saturday, April 26 for their “50th Anniversary” tour at the House of Blues for a night of great rock music! RELATED: 20 Rock Covers That are Better Than the Original Song RELATED: Ranking Every Song by Guns N’ Roses Keep in mind, Zebra has had a lot of variation in their […]
Throughout the history of rock music, pioneers in various forms paved the way for others to build upon the foundations they laid to grow the genre. In many cases, rockers took songs recorded by other artists and gave the songs their own spin, to varying degrees of success. RELATED: Ranking Every Song by Guns N’ […]
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 […]
Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti by hitting the road for a summer tour. The tour will feature at least 21 cities through the entire month of May, including Houston. The legendary Zeppelin album, released in 1975, was the group’s sixth studio […]