America 250: The 250 Greatest American Rock Bands of All Time As the United States of America reaches 250 years of independence, there’s not better time to look back at America’s history of rock and roll bands. RELATED: 250 Years: America’s Greatest Gifts America is the birthplace of rock music, thanks to American pioneers like […]
Mötley Crüe's 1997 album 'Generation Swine' struggled to find relevance as music trends shifted, despite flashes of the band's talent.
Few record producers have left a larger mark on hard rock and heavy metal than Bob Rock. Known for his massive drum sounds, polished production style, and ability to help bands reach a wider audience without losing their identity, Rock became one of the most sought-after producers of the 1980s and 1990s. His work helped […]
Grab Your Popcorn: 30 Iconic Rock Songs Made for the Movies Movies and music have gone hand in hand since sound was paired with the film projected onto silver screens across the world. Music often makes movies, as we’ve seen with hit films like Guardians of the Galaxy bolstered by a fantastic ’70s soundtrack, or […]
By 1987, Mötley Crüe had already established themselves as one of rock’s wildest bands. Their reputation for excess, partying, and life on the Sunset Strip was legendary, and no song captured that image better than ‘Girls, Girls, Girls,’ the title track from the band’s fourth studio album. Released in May 1987, ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ became […]
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 […]
‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’ by Poison helped launch one of the biggest glam metal bands of the 1980s and became a defining anthem of the Sunset Strip rock scene. Released in 1986 as the title track from Poison’s debut album, the song introduced the band’s flashy image, party-driven attitude, and catchy blend of […]
When Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil in 1983, they weren’t just putting out their second record—they were redefining their image and helping shape the emerging glam metal movement of the 1980s. Coming off the modest success of their debut Too Fast for Love, the band—Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee—set […]
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, […]
Few songs capture the wild spirit of 1980s hard rock quite like ‘Kickstart My Heart’ by Mötley Crüe. Released in 1989 on the band’s album Dr. Feelgood, the track is more than just a high-energy rock anthem—it’s based on one of the most infamous real-life moments in rock history. The song was written primarily by […]
Alright, fellas, let’s be honest: if you grew up in the 80s, you didn’t just listen to Mötley Crüe—you lived through the chaos they caused. From the hairspray-clogged air of the Whiskey a Go Go to the stadium-sized debauchery of the Dr. Feelgood era, these guys provided the soundtrack to our wildest years. Forget the legal drama with […]
Remember 2014? The Mötley Crüe boys sat behind tombstones at a Hollywood press conference and signed a “Cessation of Touring Agreement.” They swore on their leather pants that after 2015, the party was over. No more “Girls, Girls, Girls,” no more spinning drum kits, ust dignity and a quiet sunset. Nikki Sixx even told the press there […]