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
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
AC/DC has an epic adventure over the past decades. With a musical career of over 30 years, these guys are still rocking it. Critics often say that AC/DC sounds the same, but millions of listeners tend to disagree. Check out this list of the top 10 AC/DC Albums ranked from the worst to the best: […] More
It seems impossible to cram a lifelong story in just two hours. Let alone make a biography film about Queen, a band who had a frontman who was larger than life. Freddie and Queen had led extraordinary lives. That doesn’t stop Hollywood to exaggerate, create additional characters, alter timelines, and add drama. Fans of Queen […] More
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
