The most influential guitarists revolutionized music through innovations in guitar design, playing techniques, and genre-defining sounds.
When Van Halen released Fair Warning in 1981, the band showed a darker, more aggressive side than fans had heard on their previous albums. Leading the charge was “Mean Street,” the opening track that immediately announced this wasn’t another party-rock record. Instead, it was a gritty look at life on the streets, powered by one […]
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 […]
Jeff Beck, a pioneering guitarist, left an indelible mark on rock music through his technical brilliance and expressive artistry.
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 […]
Jesus and Mary Chain Guitarist Says Eddie Van Halen ‘Ruined Rock Guitar’ For many, Eddie Van Halen is regarded as one of the greatest and most gifted guitarists to ever put fingers to frets. This classic rock fan regards the late great EVH as the best to ever do it. RELATED: How Eddie Van Halen […]
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 […]
Released in 1984 on the blockbuster album 1984, ‘I’ll Wait’ marked an important turning point for Van Halen. While the band had already become famous for guitar-driven party rock and explosive performances, ‘I’ll Wait’ introduced a darker, more keyboard-oriented sound that showed the group was evolving musically. The song became one of the standout tracks […]
In the late 1970s and early ’80s, Van Halen wasn’t just a rock band. They were the soundtrack to every keg party, parking lot tailgate, and beer-soaked Saturday night in America. Loud guitars. Screaming fans. Hot rods. Whiskey. And absolute mayhem wherever they went. At the center of the madness stood David Lee Roth. Shirtless, […]
Rock bands that replaced lead singers often achieved greater success, from AC/DC to Pink Floyd.
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My “no skips” series continues with 15 ’80s rock albums with no skips – from cover to cover. If you’d like to read about the inspiration behind this list and rock albums from the ’70s I deem worthy, check out the link below. RELATED: 15 ’70s Rock Albums with No Skips (From Start to Finish) […]
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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 […]