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
The 1960s was the best decade for rock and roll music. There were titan bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys who dominated the radio waves. The 60s had produced many rock bands and each had its story to tell. Majority of the public may be unfamiliar with Bubble Puppy, a psychedelic rock band from […] More
Led Zeppelin is widely regarded as the most influential, best selling, and iconic band in the history of rock and roll. They have influenced rock bands like Queen, Aerosmith, Rush, Ramones, and The Cult. Even singers such as Madonna and Lady Gaga acknowledges the band’s astounding impact in the music world. Lead singer of rock […] More
One of the songs composed by The Who, “Baba O’Riley” is considered to be a significant song in classic rock. It’s in Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and it is also listed as one of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. […] More
The legend of Freddie Mercury and Queen will never fade. With the biographical film titled “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit theaters in 2018, Queen keeps on returning to mainstream music. It has been decades since its first release, but it still continues to climb up at music charts. “Bohemian Rhapsody” still continues to captivate listeners and musicians […] More
Before there was Adele, there was Cass Elliot. She was a vocalist of the band the Mamas & the Papas, a folk-rock band who performed in 1965 to 1968. Cass Elliot or Mama Cass as she is popularly known amongst her fans, had an amazing vocal range. With no aid of modern auto-tune, she could […] More
Studio One | Doraville, Georgia Late Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant was a force to be reckoned with in all that he did. Whether it was dominating the baseball diamond as a youth or crafting some of the greatest songs in the history of American rock and roll with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ronnie’s brand of […] More
Jimi Hendrix: “I need help bad, man.” These were the last words of the legendary guitarist before passed away at the Samarkand Hotel in London on September 18, 1970. George Harrison: “Love one another.” Harrison died at the home of a long time friend, with wife and son with him. He battled cancer until the end. He […] More
