Ozzy Osbourne died a little over a month ago, but that didn’t stop Roger Waters from stirring up controversy related to the “Prince of Darkness.” The former Pink Floyd bassist and co-founder blasted the late Black Sabbath frontman in an interview with The Independent Ink, prompting Jack Osbourne, Ozzy’s son, to respond. Waters took part […]
You’ve blasted them on album, cassette and CD. However, did you really hear what those classic rock anthems were saying? Beneath the guitar solos, leather pants and smoke machines, a deeper game was being played. Now, 40+ years on, the truth is crawling out from under the Marshall stacks. Let’s start with the big one; Led Zeppelin. Yeah, Stairway […]
Pink Floyd’s ‘Money‘ is one of the most recognizable songs in rock history, both for its unusual structure and for the role it played in shaping the success of the band’s landmark 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Written primarily by Roger Waters, the track stood out immediately because of its 7/4 time […]
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 […]
On this day in 1988, Pink Floyd‘s 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon finally dropped off the Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart after a record-breaking 741 weeks. The band’s eighth studio album had two major consecutive runs on the Hot 200, with 84 weeks between March 17, 1973 to Oct. 19, 1974 and 593 […]
August 6 stands out as an eventful day in rock music history. From movie-related debuts to massive debut albums and more, this day was a significant one for the greatest genre in music; classic rock. 1964 – Stewart makes TV debut Rod Stewart made his television debut as a member of the Hoochie Coochie Men […]