Martin Gore Arrested: Depeche Mode’s Shocking News
It’s all fun and games until someone gets arrested. On the evening of Nov. 4, 1993, at a hotel in Denver, Colorado, that someone was Martin Gore of Depeche Mode. Despite it being his day job, Gore was reportedly arrested…
Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue: Artists Share Their Memories
Key Takeaways Bob Dylan’s Perspective: Dylan reflects on his memories of the Rolling Thunder Revue, expressing uncertainty about the past. Tour Experience: Many artists recall the tour as a unique and transformative experience filled with camaraderie and creativity. Musical Collaboration:…
Buddy Holly’s Early Career: Opening for Bill Haley and Securing a Record Deal
Being the opening act for a famous artist is no small deal. It can open doors of all sorts and effectively take someone from relative obscurity to a household name. This is what happened to Buddy Holly in 1955, who…
John Denver’s Death: Remembering His Legacy
On Oct. 12, 1997, John Denver was the lone person aboard his homebuilt airplane when it crashed into Monterey Bay on the California coast. The “Rocky Mountain High” singer-songwriter lost his life that day at 53 years old, and the…
Nirvana’s First Show Featuring Dave Grohl on Stage
On October 11, 1990, a dark-haired, somewhat disheveled young man sat behind a drum kit that was positioned behind a guitarist and a bassist. It was 21-year-old Dave Grohl, performing for the first time ever with Kurt Cobain and Krist…
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ Influence on American Music
When Bruce Springsteen started recording a batch of new songs on a four-track tape machine in his New Jersey bedroom in January 1982, he wasn’t planning to release them as his next album. The acoustic demos served as guidelines for…
Dave Grohl’s Journey to Joining Nirvana
In the fall of 1990, Nirvana was one of the fastest-rising young rock bands in the Northwest — but they were still waiting for the drummer that would transform them into the group that bassist Krist Novoselic would later describe…
Van Halen’s ‘Van Hagar’ Era Launches at Farm Aid
Sammy Hagar officially closed one chapter of his career and began another on Sept. 22, 1985, when he took the stage at the inaugural Farm Aid concert for a short set with his solo band that featured a special guest:…
Dickey Betts Emerges as Key Figure in Allman Brothers Band
Key Takeaways Significant Album: Idlewild South marked a pivotal moment for Southern rock and introduced Dickey Betts as a key player. Chart Success: Betts’ “Revival” was the band’s first charting single, showcasing their emerging talent. Studio Break-In: The creation of…
Wonder Woman Lynda Carter’s Unique Kiss Tribute Revisited
Have you ever wanted to see Wonder Woman perform a Kiss song? This unique event took place on September 16, 1980, when Lynda Carter, enjoying the success of her role in the Wonder Woman TV series, starred in Lynda Carter…
FireHouse Launches Career with Hit Debut Album
It is often said that the last one in is the first one out, but there are exceptions to every rule. Case in point: the guys in FireHouse, who dropped their hit debut album in the waning months of the…
Chaos and Creation: Paul McCartney’s Musical Reinvention
Paul McCartney updated the old McCartney template on Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, but avoided the missteps of his earlier self-titled solo projects. McCartney constructed those previous LPs entirely on his own after the demise of two famous groups,…