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
Pete Townshend recalled, “Keith Moon, God rest his soul, once drove his car through the glass doors of a hotel, driving all the way up to the reception desk, got out and asked for the key to his room.” This is the way the genre has developed, and for many people, it’s all that defines … Read more
Dealing with The Beatles’ dissolution would never be simple for anyone. Not only did the Fab Four’s breakup leave a huge gap in pop music, but each member had to piece together their own solo careers after parting ways with their musical brothers, each with their own unique songwriting style. Paul McCartney had had enough … Read more
Even Jessica Fletcher and Sigmund Freud’s love child was unable to fully understand David Crosby’s true nature. His songs were often musically conceived while backstage in a Dallas nightclub, where Crosby was freebasing cocaine with a propane tank in one hand, a brown bottle in the other, and a.45-caliber semiautomatic in his back pocket. He … Read more
In the 1960s, a surge of new bands dominated the mainstream music landscape, with addictive rhythms known as the British Invasion spreading across the pond. Of course, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were the greatest names; they both embodied a period of musical innovation and adolescent culture. The Rolling Stones’ scandalous relationships, drug addiction, … Read more
Not a single member of Pink Floyd could assert that they had an easy time going through every phase of their career. There was always a certain degree of anguish associated with everyone attempting to have their artistic voices heard, from dealing with Syd Barrett’s breakup to directing their sadness into their best works. While … Read more
Although Ozzy Osbourne, the former leader of Black Sabbath, is considered the king of heavy metal, his taste in music is wide and transcends the boundaries of the genre. He has long respected Elton John’s work and previously said which song is his all-time favorite from the renowned performer. Osbourne’s life was changed and he … Read more