The world of rock drumming was altered by the late John Bonham, the drummer for Led Zeppelin. When the band made its breakthrough in the late 1960s, Bonham, who had a strong technical skill and a jazz background combined with a hard rock edge, revolutionized the drumming world. He was a master of the off-beat, … Read more
When it comes to timeless rock music, Led Zeppelin stands as an immortal pillar, having crafted a remarkable legacy that continues to resonate with music enthusiasts across generations. One fascinating aspect of this iconic band is the perennial question: What are Led Zeppelin’s favorite Led Zeppelin songs? Across eight studio albums, Led Zeppelin produced a … Read more
The majority of people were shocked to learn about Eddie Van Halen’s death in October 2020. Although he had battled cancer in the public eye for several years, he appeared to be in good health in the years before his death. More than simply the loss of a rock hero, the tragedy meant that Van … Read more
In his book Life, Keith Richards declared, “I’m the riff master.” That statement practically leaps out of the book because, let’s face it, when he’s telling tales of such pure insanity, it might be easy to lose sight of his guitar skills and find it hard to believe that technical proficiency could be a part … Read more
Roger Waters honored the late DJ in an X post that was published not long after Jim Ladd’s death on December 17. He expressed disapproval of Ladd’s supervisors at SiriusXM and admitted some of the blame for the radio host’s dismissal. Waters revealed his pal passed away while sleeping. “As the Irish have it, ‘I’m … Read more
Few musicians can honestly say they have had as much fun in their careers as Lemmy. Lemmy, who never stopped until his dying hours on the band’s final CD, Bad Magic, was the epitome of how to age gracefully with his music. He had worked as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix and helped build the … Read more
Van Halen’s voice was always distinctive among the hair metal bands that emerged in the 1980s. Nobody could contest Eddie Van Halen’s fretboard strength in comparison to the sounds of Ratt or Poison that were taking over the radio. Few could equal his ability to produce a kaleidoscope of distinct sounds. For many metal fans, … Read more
In the early 1960s, Jimmy Page began working as a session musician, contributing to several legendary albums by artists such as The Who, Rolling Stones, Donovan, Joe Cocker, and others. He rose to stardom by the end of the decade, first with Led Zeppelin, his band, and subsequently as a member of The Yardbirds. With … Read more
“You know, I’m prejudiced; I like my own you know. [Giggles].” In an interview, John Lennon expressed his preference for “Revolution #9” among other songs from The Beatles’ discography. One of the keystones of Lennon’s contribution to the group, the song displays both his commitment to pushing the limits of recording technology and his singular, … Read more
Beyond Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Steven Van Zandt talked about the unsung heroes who contributed to the Rolling Stones’ success in a recent article on X. On the platform, someone posted a photo of Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts and commented, saying: “The original rhythm section of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts and Bill … Read more