The 1960s was quite a magical era. It was an era of change, of music, and of revolution. The US government was at war with Vietnam and instead of violent protest, people voiced their dissatisfaction through music. Jefferson Airplane was among those people who used music as a tool for peaceful protest. One of the […] More
Any classic rock fan is familiar with Jefferson Airplane and their songs. Love is a familiar topic with their songs. Jefferson Airplane had plenty of love to share and so did their songs. The band was widely dissatisfied with the government and the war it had partaken in and they voiced their opinions through songs. […] More
Pink Floyd’s “Money” is acknowledged as one of rock and roll’s greatest songs. Roger Waters composed the hit and was released as a single track in 1973. The single became Pink Floyd’s first hit in the United States. “Money” is generally misunderstood as a tribute song to money and that it’s something positive. However, […] More
The Rollings Stones are usually called The Greatest Band In The World. Of course, they have been making music for decades. They were the icons of the counterculture in the 1960s. Apart from their rebellious image, Rolling Stones has created music that had lasted throughout the decades. It has been long years, styles have changed, […] More
Metallica fans in Europe are in for the best treat ever as Metallica kicks off their European tour on May 1. The tour is in support of the band’s 10th studio album, Hardwired…to Self-Destruct. This is the band’s first performance after they finished the North American tour last March 13. There were also added bonuses […] More
Most people who are in their 70s would probably slow down and retire. But not for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. Truly, the man was named “Demon of Screamin’” with a good reason. Tyler’s passion for singing beats the test of time…and age. He had been singing with Aerosmith since 1970 and they’re certainly not […] More
Considered as one of the bands who had laid the groundwork for contemporary hard rock and heavy metal, Deep Purple has withstood tremendous changes. Over the years, the band has changed from their band member line-up to their approach to music. Deep Purple is one of the legends that has influenced countless metal and rock […] More
Considered as one of the biggest rock bands of all time, The Police had created the best songs that have not lost its luster over the decades. They were a rock band that mixed different genres, making them resistant to labels. Their works have a mixed influence of pop, rock, and jazz, and even reggae. […] More
Rush didn’t have it well with rock music journalists ever since the release of their 1974 debut album. However, with “Permanent Waves,” Rush bounced back at their critics. The band took a different approach. “Permanent Waves” is Rush’s most successful album. It received a wealth of positive feedback from both critics and fans alike, ranking […] More
Ever since their formation in 1967, Chicago has delivered countless musical innovations throughout the decade. Originally called the Chicago Transit Authority, the band took it to new levels in merging rock and roll with jazz. As they did, they had ushered a new face of music genre. Guitars, both acoustic and electric, are known staples […] More
Finally, Some Good News… It was just earlier this month that Ozzy Osbourne had to postpone the dates for his farewell tour for the third straight time. The first time around was after getting a staph infection in his hand, the second time being a battle with pneumonia, now this most recent time a fall […] More
Lobster, filet mignon, cocaine, alcohol, beer shotguns, and groupies. No one can party like Van Halen in the ‘80s. Kurt Jefferis, now 54, recalls his experience partying with Van Halen when he was 19 in 1984. Back in the ’80s, MTV was slowly gaining notoriety due to holding outlandish contests that had extraordinary rewards. Jefferis […] More
