Black Sabbath’s Most Spinal Tap Tour: 9 Strange Facts
Any musical group that manages to maintain its unity for several decades will inevitably face a rollercoaster of experiences, filled with both incredible highs and disheartening lows. This certainly rings true for Black Sabbath, a legendary band whose immense achievements…
A Tragic Loss That Forever Changed Led Zeppelin
During the early phase of their career, Led Zeppelin seemed to enjoy a remarkably charmed existence, achieving monumental success with fans despite facing typically harsh criticisms from music reviewers. They quickly ascended to a revered position within the rock ‘n’…
Basement Tapes: Bob Dylan and the Band’s Flawed Masterpiece
Released on June 26, 1975, The Basement Tapes marked a significant moment in music history, showcasing the brilliant synergy between Bob Dylan and The Band. This double album, containing tracks primarily recorded in the late 1960s, serves as an insightful…
Classic Rock’s Future After the Icons Fade Away
Time is an unstoppable force – while it may sound like a cliché, it holds a profound truth. The realm of rock music has often exuded an aura of timelessness, but the artists behind the music are as vulnerable as…
Journey’s Debut: 50 Years Later and Their Current Status
The emerging rock group Journey made a notable debut at San Francisco’s CBS Studios, bringing with them a rich background stemming from Santana and a tradition of expansive musical creativity. To capture the band’s essence, the record label paired them…
Steve Clark, Def Leppard Guitarist, Passes Away
Today, we pay tribute to the profound legacy of Def Leppard’s guitarist, Steve Clark, honoring his contributions to rock music that continue to resonate with fans around the world. On the fateful morning of January 8, 1991, Phil Collen, Def…
Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio: 20 Years Remembered
The metal music world experienced a profound shock on December 8, 2004, marking the 24th anniversary of John Lennon?s assassination. Fans and musicians alike were inundated with an outpouring of messages?instant messages, emails, and phone calls?seeking confirmation or expressing disbelief…
1974’s ‘Fake’ Fleetwood Mac Tour: Unraveling the Mystery
In 1974, Fleetwood Mac embarked on a groundbreaking tour with an entirely new lineup following a tumultuous split within the original band. However, the complexities surrounding this transition were far from straightforward. Co-founding drummer Mick Fleetwood initially planned to join…
Rock Albums from 1994: Top 10 Must-Haves Revealed
Dust off your flannel shirts, grab those scrunchies, and slip into those high-rise jeans, because it?s time to take a nostalgic journey back to the 1990s with the compelling new book, 501 Essential Albums of the ’90s: The Music Fan’s…
Stray Cats Expand with a Fourth Member: Exclusive Book Excerpt
The iconic rockabilly revival band, the Stray Cats, made waves with their groundbreaking 1982 album Built for Speed, which showcased two chart-topping hits: ?Stray Cat Strut? and ?Rock This Town.? Following this success, they released Rant n’ Rave with the…
What?s True and What?s Made Up?
Saturday Night Live has been an establishment on late-night tv for half a century. Although it?s endured via some fallow durations, it?s remained remarkably related and humorous for many of that point. And the longer SNL stays a fixture on NBC?s schedule,…
Why Aren?t Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis in ?Beetlejuice 2??
Tim Burton did not wish to ?tick any boxes? by re-casting Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis in the Beetlejuice sequel. The pair performed ghost couple Adam and Barbara Maitland from the unique 1988 flick, however the filmmaker didn?t really feel…