4 Rock Songs Every 70s Kid Knew by Heart (But Somehow Forgot)
In the mood for some rock songs that 70s kids used to know by heart? If you were…
3 Random Pink Floyd Songs That Are Better Than Your Faves
There has never been a band like Pink Floyd. Not before the British-born group existed and not after.…
This Major U2 Hit Was Almost Abandoned, Bandmates Called the Earliest Version of the Song “Difficult”
One of the most difficult parts of making a record is knowing how to identify diamonds in the…
5 Songs That Marked the End of an Era for 20th-Century Rock Artists
For a new era to begin, an old one has to end. Whether on purpose or as a…
3 Songs That Turned the Hammond Organ Into a Rock Star Weapon in the 1960s
Ah, the Hammond organ. This little instrument is one of the most popular electric organs ever made in…
On the Charts 45 Years Ago, REO Speedwagon Scored Their First No. 1 Hit With One of Their Most Misunderstood Songs
In December 2024, arena-rock mainstays REO Speedwagon took their final bow after nearly 60 years of entertaining. Formed…
3 Classic Rock AMA Winners From 1988 We Still Stan
Sometimes an awards show really gets it right. Sometimes the body really nails it when its members come…
KISS’ Gene Simmons called out for hypocrisy as he tells stars to ‘shut up’ about politics
KISS bassist Gene Simmons didn’t hold back with his opinions, telling fellow celebrities to ‘shut the f— up’…
On This Day in 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Fell Just Short of No. 1 With a Classic Song Made More Famous by a Grammy-Winning Husband-Wife Duo
It may shock some to learn that Creedence Clearwater Revival has never had a No. 1 song in…
3 Classic Rock Songs That 80s Teens Definitely Overplayed
These overplayed 80s songs might get on your nerves occasionally. However, if you were a teenager in the…
Stage diving, headbanging: An encore explanation of inexplicable rock traditions – National
Back in 2024, I wrote a column that attempted to explain some widely accepted but largely inexplicable things…
Queen’s Brian May Calls U.S. ‘Too Dangerous’ For Concerts
Brian May, the lead guitarist for the legendary British rock band Queen, seems to be ruling out a…