There will never be anyone quite like Freddie Mercury. Farrokh Bulsara or Freddie Mercury had rocked the life he lived and left in a blaze of glory. Despite battling illnesses brought about by AIDS, that did not stop him from performing. He was a performer until the very end. Here are 10 facts of what […] More
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are the widely known members of the The Beatles, often referred to as the “Fab Four”. Though there is the “Fifth Beatle” title connected to some musicians. These musicians are known to be a part of The Beatles before reaching stardom. When McCartney saw Ringo Starr […] More
Rock band biopics seem to be the rage for the past year. After the release of Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018, Rocketman (Elton John’s biopic) is set to release this 2019. Better get ready for the British punk rock band, the Sex Pistols! UK-based Starlight Films is reportedly working on the legendary punk band Sex Pistol’s […] More
With the release of their biopic Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018, Queen is very much keeping themselves alive through their music. Though Freddie has passed on, the soul in his music still continues to inspire generations. Queen has laid the bedrock of hard rock music. For most listeners, it’s hard to say how can a band […] More
If you love rock and roll, chances are you’ve heard of Chuck Berry. Born in 1926 in Missouri, Charles Anderson Edward Berry or Chuck Berry is considered the “Father of Rock and Roll”. The most reputable names in the rock music industry acknowledge Berry as the embodiment of rock. As the pioneer figure of rock […] More
Steven Tyler has been rocking ever since the ‘70s. Over the decades, Tyler has become an enduring rock icon. His overall showmanship and songwriting are to be commended for, but one such notable signature of Tyler is his voice. With his amazing vocal range and powerful screams, he was dubbed as the “Demon of Screamin’.” […] More
In the history of music, The Beatles was the most significant band that had defined the rock and roll era. However, despite the legions of fans, the band isn’t immune to critics. It may come as a surprise, but The Beatles’ top critic isn’t a journalist in some tabloid or magazine. No, it’s their very own […] More
Learning how to play the drums isn’t that difficult. But being good at it is another story as it takes years of practice. Being recognized in the world of rock and roll as a drummer is another level. It takes a great deal of talent, skill, and perseverance. And these ladies have all of it. […] More
Innovative, sarcastic, and political, Country Joe and The Fish was a prominent psychedelic rock band in San Francisco Bay Area in mid- to late 60s. Formed in Berkeley, California in 1965, the band was founded by Country Joe McDonald and Barry “The Fish” Melton. McDonald and Melton were already in tandem before the band was […] More
1. Time Like No Other: Hippie Movement, Sexual Revolution, Vietnam War One of the most pivotal times in American culture was during this time. It was a time of liberation. A time of sexual revolution. Drug use. For the first time, the U.S. was divided over a war. A culture was born. A movement like […] More
When it comes to punk rock it’s usually hard sounds of electric guitars blasting through the speakers. The genre paints a picture of bands like Ramones or The Sex Pistols are usually the bands that come to mind. Those two bands are popularly regarded as “the first punks”. Believe it or not, an R&B band […] More
Big Star was an American rock band founded in Memphis, Tenessee in 1971. The band comprised of Alex Chilton, Andy Hummel, Chris Bell, and Jody Stephens. They were active for about 5 years before disbanding in early 1975. Unfortunately, the group had already suffered a loss when their guitarist Chris Bell died in a car accident […] More
