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
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
