Once upon a time, the goal of Planet Rock Radio was to form the best fantasy rock group ever. Fans responded to the poll with an admittedly small sample size of about 4,000 respondents by identifying their favorite rock vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. The outcomes hilariously declared Led Zeppelin to be the band that … Read more
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, Ozzy Osbourne expressed that he was upset with Geezer Butler for not supporting or calling him during this period when he was dealing with health problems. He also admitted that a dispute between his wife/manager, Sharon and Geezer Butler’s wife Gloria, led to a breakdown in their … Read more
Unlike a drunken football commentator, Roger Waters is not afraid to voice his personal opinions. His philosophy is that too many people do nothing but sit about and be comfortable when things ought to be done. And that also applies to the unimportant activity of studying music. The controversial Mr. Waters is a man who … Read more
As the 1980s ended, metal began to experience a significant transformation. With Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield forming the core of Metallica, the Bay Area scene was slowly beginning to develop a counterweight to acts like Diamond Head and Saxon once the new wave of British heavy metal began to hit both sides of the … Read more
Ozzy Osbourne has made it clear that he has no plans to bring The Osbournes back to television. In a recent podcast episode, the whole family talked about the experience and the effect reality television had on their mental health. The world’s favorite rock and roll family has been the subject of a plethora of … Read more
After years of fighting illness, the late great Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away in 2020 at the age of 67. The band’s surviving members haven’t discussed his loss much since. The actor Paul Rudd served as the event’s presenter and bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee spoke, during a Q&A session, when he last … Read more
Keith Richards has indulged in more outrageous stunts than most people. The Rolling Stones guitarist was for a long time the live incarnation of rock ‘n’ roll, drugs, and sex; he even gave the legendary Hunter S. Thompson a run for his money. In addition to the numerous musical achievements Richards has had, his fluctuating … Read more
One of the most prickly individuals in rock music is Keith Richards, the guitarist for the Rolling Stones. He is not just one of the most important and infamous icons of his generation, but he has also demonstrated time and time again that he is a nonconformist in the genuine countercultural sense. One place where … Read more
Robert Plant has discussed longstanding claims that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones wanted to carry on with Led Zeppelin without him, acknowledging his role in the band’s dissolution. This was during an interview with the Irish Examiner. Regarding the band’s dissolution in 1980, the vocalist stated the following: “You have to keep on developing. … Read more
Bob Dylan trailed closely in popularity during the 1960s, despite The Beatles being widely regarded as the most influential act of that decade. The native of Duluth, a troubadour committed to transforming the world in the style of his idols, like Woody Guthrie, would compose some of the most influential lyrical and musical works of … Read more