Fleetwood Mac Albums: The Essential ‘Big 4’ Collection
It could be argued that there really isn’t one Fleetwood Mac, but rather multiple versions of them. Allow us to explain. In their earlier years, after forming in London in 1967, they were mainly a British blues band with singer…
Big 4 Rock Guitar Solos You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Criteria for selection included no instrumentals or live versions. Great guitar solos showcase musicianship and unique personality. Each solo mentioned has significantly influenced rock music. Length does not determine the quality of a guitar solo. Choosing the Big…
Paul McCartney’s Aunt’s Influence on ‘Paperback Writer’
The Beatles wrote many love songs, and at one point, according to Paul McCartney, someone had just about enough of it. “Years ago, my Auntie Lil said to me, ‘Why do you always write songs about love all the time?…
Big 4 Tom Petty Albums You Need to Listen To
When Tom Petty released his debut album, the self-titled Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, he was confident but not cocky. “It is not really like anything you’re going to hear,” he said to the Gainesville Sun (via thepettyarchives.com) — referred…
Big 4 of Arena Rock: Who Are They?
Key Takeaways Arena rock is characterized by its anthemic tunes and audience participation. Queen is a defining band of the arena rock genre, known for their powerful sound and iconic tracks. Journey’s evolution in the late ’70s marked their rise…
1976 No. 1 Albums Ranked from Worst to Best
In 1976, twenty-six songs reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, only 11 albums topped the Billboard 200, with minimal crossover between the two charts. This discrepancy can be attributed, in part, to the disco explosion…
Best-Selling ’90s Albums Follow-Ups Ranked by 20 Bands
What did some of rock’s biggest bands do after scoring the biggest-selling album of their careers in the 1990s? With this list, we’re taking a closer look at the albums that followed these career-making records and ranking them on how…
Stevie Nicks Studio Collaborations You May Not Know About
If all Stevie Nicks ever did was be in Fleetwood Mac, that would have been plenty to make her one of the most influential women in rock ‘n’ roll. But as we know, she hardly stopped there. Nicks has eight…
Best Prog Metal Songs by Year Since 1985
Here is the best progressive metal song of each year since 1985! Last summer, Loudwire took on the inherently controversial task of choosing the best prog rock song of each year since 1969, including tunes from both huge names (Yes,…
Foo Fighters Album Comparison: ‘Foo Fighters’ vs. ‘Your Favorite Toy’
In this week’s Loudwire Nights Chuck’s Fight Club battle, we are comparing the Foo Fighters’ debut album against their latest release. The self-titled album that initiated their journey over 30 years ago is up against the band’s newest hit, Your…
Bob Dylan Quotes: 85 Insightful Sayings
Somehow Bob Dylan is a man of both few and many words. Much of what Dylan has publicly said over the years has been documented by journalists and fans, and in honor of his 85th birthday, we’ve taken it upon…
Gene Clark of the Byrds Passed Away
Without Gene Clark, it’s hard to say if there would have been a Byrds at all. A founding member of the ’60s folk rock band, Clark helped pen some of their most famous songs: “I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better,”…