Recently, Sir Paul McCartney stirred the proverbial pot by proclaiming that The Beatles were superior to The Rolling Stones. McCartney’s comments have led to a lively exchange of words between him and Mick Jagger, but there’s more to this discussion than meets the eye. Paul McCartney’s assertion that The Beatles outshone The Rolling Stones resurfaced … Read more
Brian May, the guitarist for Queen, shared on Instagram recently about his difficulties while witnessing his own performance. He had previously seen a fan’s post with footage of him performing. The article from October 21 claims that May may be seen performing the “Bohemian Rhapsody” solo live in Austin, Texas. May shared the video on … Read more
In a recent installment of Rhino’s “Totally ’80s” podcast, Chad Smith disclosed the identity of the person responsible for AC/DC’s sound from the start. Who Contributed To The Band’s Music? Smith said that it was difficult for him to capture the vibe that Phil Rudd brought to AC/DC’s songs. He also cited Rick Rubin’s contribution … Read more
With their most recent album, “Hackney Diamonds,” The Rolling Stones have lately created history. This week, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. You could wonder, then, what might be the record. They are apparently the only band to have top 10 albums in every decade since the 1960s in the United … Read more
Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1955, Eddie Van Halen shared his elder brother Alex’s love in music from an early age, with their father being a musician as a major influence. Even though they were young, they studied the piano. However, it was rock & roll music that truly captured their interest and, a few … Read more
The last time Steven Tyler was seen since his voice damage was recently. Aerosmith’s final tour had to be postponed due to Tyler’s vocal chord issues. The band had to cancel six gigs in early September after the rock star hurt his vocal cords and was told not to sing for thirty days. It was … Read more
In the world of rock ‘n’ roll, legends are born, and bands evolve through time. Whitesnake, a band that has carved its name in the annals of rock history, is no exception. Fronted by the iconic David Coverdale, Whitesnake’s journey has been a rollercoaster of musical prowess, and it seems that the time has come … Read more
The 1960s were a transformative era for music, marked by the emergence of iconic bands and groundbreaking artists. One such artist who left an indelible mark on the music scene during this period was Robert Plant. In 1968, at the young age of 20, Robert Plant embarked on a remarkable musical journey when he joined … Read more
In the dominion of rock ‘n’ roll, scant ensembles have carved their enduring legacy as profoundly as The Rolling Stones. Their harmonies, replete with an infectious vivacity and ageless enticement, have served as a well of stimulus for countless generations of maestros. One such luminary, Brian Johnson, the iconic helmsman of AC/DC, despite the weightier … Read more
The Police, a name synonymous with rock and roll greatness, was forged in the heart of London in 1977, a trio of musical legends who, despite a relatively short discography, managed to captivate the world. This powerhouse consisted of the iconic Sting on bass and vocals, the virtuoso guitarist Andy Summers, and the American percussionist … Read more