By the early 1980s, Sammy Hagar was no stranger to the rock world. As the former frontman of Montrose, he had already proven his chops with tracks like ‘Rock Candy.’ But his solo career, while building steadily, hadn’t yet delivered the defining anthem that would push him into arena headliner territory. That changed in 1982 […]
Sammy Hagar’s “There’s Only One Way to Rock” is one of the most enduring anthems of early 1980s hard rock, encapsulating his no-nonsense approach to music and life. Released in 1982 on Hagar’s album Standing Hampton, the track quickly became his signature solo song before his years with Van Halen. The song was born out […]
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and like all holidays, music goes hand-in-hand with the patriotic holiday celebrating the founding of the United States of America – especially rock music. RELATED STORY: 20 Things To Do in Houston This Weekend (June 27 – 29) July 4 celebrates summer, freedom, patriotism and the American spirit, something […]
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 […]
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 […]
Movies and music have gone hand and 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 the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody car karaoke scene in Wayne’s World. Often times, […]
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 […]
August 1985: David Lee Roth leaves Van Halen. One of the world’s greatest rock and roll bands at the peak of their powers now finds itself without their iconic frontman. Van Halen began its search for a new lead singer, going as far to offer the position to Daryl Hall and Patty Smyth, who both […]