Hotel California by the Eagles was first released in 1977. The track had received much recognition and accolades. At the 20th Grammy Awards in 1978, the Eagles won the 1977 Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The song was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine in the 49th spot on “The 500 Greatest Songs of […] More
John Lennon and George Harrison were of polar opposites of each other. Lennon was popularly known as the “Rebellious Beatle” due to his sarcastic wit and unruly attitude. Harrison, on the other hand, was the “Quiet Beatle”, known for his reserved nature and giving few words during the band’s interviews. The two Beatle members are […] More
Def Leppard had been through hell and back producing their fourth studio album. Hysteria’s production took a course of three years due to nightmarish delays, a perfectionist producer, and Rick Allen’s accident that had changed his life forever. Visualized to be on the same level as Michael Jackson’s Thriller, each song was written with careful […] More
An instrument strongly associated with Hawaii, the ukulele is a popular string instrument. A member of the guitar family, it’s pretty much one of the easiest instruments to learn and play. Starting off with simple chords, almost anyone can play popular songs in no time. Meet Evan J De Silva, a Eurasian ukulele player residing […] More
Paul McCartney is already well into his 70s, but that doesn’t stop him having that youthful, funny, and energetic personality. McCartney, along with comedian Jimmy Fallon prank guests at 30 Rockefeller at New York City. This prank is part of Fallon’s show’s segment called “Elevator Surprise”. The other popular figure who had taken part […] More
Bob Dylan originally composed and sang “All Along the Watchtower” in 1967. The song had a slow tempo and didn’t attain much recognition. But when Jimi Hendrix performed the cover, the result was mind-blowing. Even Dylan was astonished. Jimi Hendrix wasn’t called the “Guitar God” for nothing. The man had come from a poverty-stricken background, […] More
Getting the spotlight may prove complicated for some musicians. It could take years to hone musical skills and get their talent to stand out. It’s a hard road of practice and perseverance. But fate had bestowed fame and talent on these musicians early. Read on to see who are the rock legends who started out […] More
When Rush went on a hiatus, frontman and bassist Geddy Lee took the chance to release his only solo album My Favorite Headache. Going solo gave Lee the opportunity to stretch his musical creativity and explore new boundaries. Though his solo album wasn’t on par with Rush’s works, it performed extraordinarily well. It reached […] More
The second album is just as crucial as the first. Second or sophomore albums are defining factors in careers. This ensures the continuity of a musician or a band. Fans will see if there is anything interesting or new with their favorite artists. Are they just a one-hit wonder? Or is it just the same […] More
After singing “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, Chantal Kreviazuk became well-known. But not a lot of people are familiar with the original singer, John Denver. By the ‘70s, Denver became an emblematic musical figure. He was more than a musician, but also a pivotal political activist. Unfortunately, he met his untimely death in 1997 and his […] More
Sixx Reflects On Mötley Crüe’s Lack Of Inclusion In The Hall Mötley Crüe are having the time of their lives. The Dirt was released two weeks ago to great fanfare, fans and critics alike hailing the brilliant adaptation of the 2001 book about the band’s wild and tragic history as the bad boys of Los […] More
Life as a rock star sure is dazzling and amazing. With fame and fortune at the palm of your hand, it’s typical to get involved with countless women (and men) and drugs. Steven Tyler has been living such a lifestyle for decades. From Aerosmith frontman to an American Idol judge, he’s capable of some shocking […] More
