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
#8 – Ralph Saenz (aka Michael Starr) As Chris “Izzy” Cole makes his way through a luxurious mansion to get to the audition for Steel Dragon, he and his girlfriend find the vocal booth with an unsuccessful would be singer already in there. His appearance in this movie is very brief, but that wouldn’t be the […] More
Cold. Hard. Truth. Queensrÿche has never been shy to speak their minds in their music. Their outspoken and political style have make them one of the most distinguished bands of all time. They’ve written about war, drugs, politics, and everything in between. Their hit song “Empire” is no different, but just how accurate is it in […] 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 Sacrifice Was Tremendous Legendary rock band Cinderella were without a doubt one of the most underrated rock bands of the 80s and even today. During a time when hair-metal bands were all the rage, Cinderella had the look, but had a sound that was COMPLETELY different. Definitely a heavier, more thorough sound. This helped […] More
WOW – Now THAT’S a Story! Thin Lizzy are undoubtably one of the most underrated bands in rock history, but they are also one of the best. During the Phil Lynott years, the band had a style and charisma that were often imitated, yet never duplicated. And they still carried that same exuberance even through to […] More
One Of The Most Underrated Rock Anthems! When thinking of super powerful rock songs that motivate you and inspire you, there are literally thousands of songs you can think of. Even some of the most underrated bands have created timeless rock anthems that have reshaped the world of rock and roll as we know it. […] More
An In Depth Look At The Many Conspiracies! So, for years now, famous rock bands, particularly ones in the 1960s-1970s time frame, have been the target of accusations and conspiracies. Bands like The Beatles, Black Sabbath, AC/DC among others are accused of having hidden messages or secret meanings on their music/imagery, but the one band […] More
And The Rest Is History… If you know anything about Badfinger, you’ll know that their story is a truly sad. Badfinger was a band with all of the promise in the world. Their music was (and is) truly special and they definitely had the style, but from the very beginning they were plagued with the […] More
The Truth… There’s absolutely no denying that Frank Zappa was without a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest musicians that ever walked the face of the earth. He was easily one of the most brilliant musical minds in the world and even today, 25 years after his death, he is one of the […] More
One Of The Saddest Stories In Rock & Roll… During the 60s and the 70s, Badfinger from Swansea, Wales were slated to become the next big thing. From writing tons of timeless hits to inadvertently being discovered by Paul McCartney, Badfinger’s future looked as promising as ever. Members Pete Ham, Joey Molland, Tom Evans, and […] More
