The Beatles’ ‘Lady Madonna’ Music Video Reveals Hidden Truths
In February of 1968, the Beatles gathered in EMI Studios to shoot a pair of videos for their song “Lady Madonna,” their first single of that year. Back then, of course, they weren’t called “music videos,” but instead “promotional films.”…
Rock Connections in Harry Styles’ ‘Disco, Occasionally’ Album
At 32 years old, Harry Styles has already been working in music for half of his entire life. He was 16 when he first appeared on the British singing competition show The X Factor, alongside some fellow teens. Together they…
Classic Rock Songs Not Released as Singles
Key Takeaways Singles were once the primary measure of an artist’s success before albums took precedence. Many classic rock songs, despite their popularity, were never released as singles. Formats for music have evolved, but the purpose of singles has remained…
32 Iconic Albums by Rick Rubin
For all intents and purposes, Rick Rubin, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings and former co-president of Columbia Records, has been extremely successful in the music industry. He is responsible for helping to launch the careers of…
Gen X’s Greatest Music Experience: 7 Compelling Reasons
Every generation has its own relationship with the music that defines its era, but for those of a certain age, it’s safe to say that no one will quite have as great a music experience as those who grew up…
Big 4 of ’80s London Bands: Who They Are and Their Impact
London in the ’80s offered a diverse musical landscape for all tastes. On one side, the punk rock scene continued with bands like the Clash, the Psychedelic Furs, the Jam, the Pretenders, and Siouxsie and the Banshees, maintaining the genre’s…
Best Rock Covers by Women: 30 Must-Listen Tracks
For many women in music, especially in rock ‘n’ roll, it is not unusual to find oneself as the only woman in the room. Even those who are now world-renowned — perhaps especially those — have faced this kind of…
Prog Rock Bands A to Z: The Ultimate Guide
Here is the best prog rock band for each letter of the alphabet! There have been a lot of amazing progressive rock artists since the style began in the late 1960s. From the pioneering brilliance of King Crimson and Yes…
Jeff Buckley Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
When Jeff Buckley was growing up in Southern California, he was not called Jeff Buckley. At that time, he went by “Scottie” Moorhead, pulled from his middle name and his stepfather’s surname. It was not until 1975, when his biological…
Famous Rock Stars Whose Solo Careers Did Not Succeed
Many famous rockers have embarked on solo careers, only to have their bold decision quickly flop. The grass isn’t always greener, and below we’ve highlighted 18 artists who learned that the hard way. Breaking out of a successful and established…
Luther Vandross Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
Luther Vandross was many things. An expressive, technically gifted vocalist, he won eight Grammy awards, including song of the year, and once scored a remarkable 11 consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums. He was named one of music’s greatest singers by Rolling…
Green Carnation Prog Album Trilogy Set to Fully Bloom
When it comes to progressive metal that is particularly somber, eloquent, and rustic, few bands do it better than Norway’s Green Carnation. From 2000’s Journey to the End of the Night and 2001’s pivotal Light of Day, Day of Darkness…