In a heartfelt announcement, Ben Bruce, the visionary founding guitarist and backing vocalist of Asking Alexandria, has officially parted ways with the band. Bruce conveyed his decision through a poignant statement, expressing his desire to prioritize family time and embrace a more active role in his personal life, rather than being consumed by the demands … Read more
As the unparalleled musical force in history, The Beatles found themselves not only adored by millions of fervent fans but also entangled in the darker, more perilous aspects of their era. The immense visibility of the Liverpudlian quartet meant that along with adulation came unwelcome attention, ranging from threats by extremist groups to the seedy … Read more
Even hidden from the gaze of fervent Pink Floyd enthusiasts, the keyboard virtuoso Richard Wright occupied a pivotal role within the band during Syd Barrett’s era as the frontman. As the London-based ensemble transitioned from their R&B origins to Cream-inspired psychedelic rock, Barrett predominantly penned the lyrics, yet Wright frequently contributed his vocals and songwriting … Read more
Freddie Mercury, celebrated for his role as a frontman, possessed a broad appreciation for showmanship across various entertainment realms. While deviating from the conventional image of rock vocalists, he skillfully identified the captivating elements of diverse performers and interwove them with his artistic finesse. Mercury’s mastery lay in his ability to bask in the limelight, … Read more
Robert Plant, then 19 years old, was leading a new band named Hobbstweedle in 1968 when he received an invitation to play at a Birmingham teacher training college. Here was when Plant met Jimmy Page, who would go on to become a bandmate in Led Zeppelin, who just so happened to be looking for a … Read more
The wonderful thing about U2 is that they are perhaps the most magnetic act to have ever graced the music landscape. Everything is a decision. Although Bono and his bandmates are fully aware of their gimmicky reputation, they find it just as much fun to go undercover on everyone’s iTunes one day in 2014. U2 … Read more
Phil Collins, a drummer, singer, and composer, began his musical career at a young age. He was born in Wandsworth, London, England in 1951. He picked up the drums not long after he first fell in love with music as a child. When he was just three or four years old, his parents got him … Read more
Being a successful and well-known musician requires a great deal of skill and dedication. Still, some musicians, like Paul McCartney, are multi-instrumentalists who can record full albums with all of their instruments played. Therefore, it is indisputable that he is among the most significant artists in music history and is one of the select few … Read more
In an exclusive conversation with Rosie Bennet for the Fret Not podcast, Brian May of Queen discussed attempts to paint Freddie Mercury in an unfavorable light. In response to a question on how he handled hostility before the internet, the guitarist said: “Yes, we had a very bad time with the press. It was horrendous, … Read more
The most successful band in history, The Beatles, included John Lennon as a co-founder and member. Despite having only been together for ten years and putting out thirteen studio albums, the band is thought to have sold over 600 million copies worldwide. Without them, music would never have been the same, and even after five … Read more