Jon Bon Jovi turns 63, check Bon Jovi’s Top 10 songs

To celebrate Jon’s 63rd anniversary, here’s a Top 10 list of some of Bon Jovi’s best ever songs

Kurt Cobain 58th Anniversary Special

A talented artist, songwriter, musician and a passionate advocate for women’s and gay rights, Kurt Cobain left the earthly plan by his own hand on April 8, 1994, at age 27, but today we celebrate his life with a special feature that includes 6 articles to remember Kurt Cobain

The Later Years 1992-1994: Kurt Cobain his life and style in photos

Kurt Cobain, that sung on the song “Stay Away” the line “Rather Be Dead Than Cool/ Fashion Stinks, Fashion Style,” end up developing a personal style reflected on his clothes and hair that remains trendy and copied by many around the world

The Early Years 1967-1992: Kurt Cobain his life and style in photos

Original Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor turns 64 today

With Duran Duran, Andy Taylor reached the pinnacle of his success during the 1980’s, but the guitarist has had also a successful solo career collaborating with many other artists and with Power Station back in the 1980’s. Look back at Taylor’s life and career on the day he turns 64

On Valentine’s Day 1987 Bon Jovi peaks to No.1 with “Livin’ on A Prayer”

Considered by many as Bon Jovi’s signature song, “Livin’ on a Prayer”, the song reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987. Check some interesting facts about the song background

Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil turns 64

With Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil established himself as one of the most influential Hard Rock vocalists from the 1980’s, today the singer turns 64

Bon Jovi’s founding member and keyboardist David Bryan turns 63 today

Founding Bon Jovi member, the keyboardist David Bryan also co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Watch Bon Jovi Live in Santiago do Chile 1990 to celebrate his birthday

The 10 Best Guns N’ Roses music videos on the day Axl Rose turns 63

Axl Rose is one of the most influential Rockers of the last 40 years, we made a list of Guns N’ Roses 10 Best music videos to celebrate his 63rd Birthday

Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan turns 61 today

Duff McKagan is mostly famous for being Guns N’ Roses bass player, but his roots remain on the Seattle Rock scene where he was born on this day in 1964

The KISS Starchild Paul Stanley turns 73 today

Much has been written about Paul Stanley, he’s the Starchild, one of the most iconic alter-egos and characters in Rock music. With KISS, Paul Stanley has led a career that has earned him millions of followers around the globe. The pinnacle of his success was back in the 1970’s but today, Stanley remains one of the biggest Rock Stars in the world

One of the biggest music festivals in the world, Rock in Rio, kicked off 40 years ago today

The first ever edition of Rock in Rio took place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on January 11th, 1985, and for 10 days a parade of Rock stars such as Queen, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne or Rod Stewart among others played for a crowd of an estimated 1.4 million people

Remembering the legendary Malcolm Young on his birthday

The driving force behind AC/DC, Malcolm Young was one of the most influential guitar players of all time, he was born on this day in 1953. We look back briefly at his life and career

A “buddy of many men,” the legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945

The legendary Lemmy Kilmister was born on this day in 1945

“The Catman” Peter Criss turns 79 today

As a member of KISS, he was known as The Catman, Peter Criss, co-founder, drummer and occasional vocalist of the band turns 79 today and we recap his career

The legendary Bad Company and Free vocalist Paul Rodgers turns 75 today

Paul Rodgers owns one of the most powerful and influential vocals in Hard Rock. He came to prominence at a very young age with Free in the late 1960’s and was even thought once to replace Jim Morrison in The Doors. Today he turns 75

ZZ Top’s Bill Gibbons celebrates 75 today

ZZ Top became famous for their tight-knit sound, blending blues, rock, and boogie influences in songs such as “La Grange” and “Legs”

Mötley Crüe’s bass boss Nikki Sixx turns 66 today

Nikki Sixx has been one of the most famous bass players in Rock for over 40 plus years, as a part of Mötley Crüe he scored several hits and lead the Hair Metal movement during the 1980’s, he was born on this day in 1958

In 1969 Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” was released in the US

The opening track on the band’s second album, “Led Zeppelin II,” “Whole Lotta Love” was released in the United States on November 1969, but despite ruling the music scene during the 1970’s, the song became the band’s only top 10 single in the US

The Life and Career of the legendary Ozzy “Prince of Darkness” Osbourne who turns 76

With Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne pioneered the Heavy Metal genre during the 1970’s, his unique and sometimes insane lifestyle along with his distinguishable vocals and mannerisms have granted him a special place in Rock history and turned the man into an icon. Today the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy turns 76, we recap his life and career

The drummer Matt Sorum celebrates 64 today

Sorum’s career took off in the mid-1980s when he joined The Cult, contributing to their albums Sonic Temple and joined Guns N’ Roses joined during the recording of the band’s Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II albums

Remembering the original Alice Cooper co-founder and guitarist Glen Buxton

Known for his raw, intense guitar riffs, Buxton played a vital role in shaping the band’s distinctive sound, especially on classics like “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out”

Looking back at the epic “Led Zeppelin IV”

“Led Zeppelin IV” it’s possibly Led Zeppelin’s most well-known album or at least the one that most people start off with when introduced to the band. We look back at this absolute Rock classic

Looking back at Bon Jovi’s 1992 “Keep the Faith”

In a time where Alternative Rock and Grunge dominated the charts and preferences, Bon Jovi were able to successfully cross into the 1990’s with their 1992 release of “Keep the Faith”

In 1978 “KISS Meets the Phantom of The Park”

During the Halloween season of 1978 KISS makes their film debut on “KISS Meets the Phantom of The Park,” a TV movie made for NBC that features the band as their stage characters. Despite the bad reviews the movie had ever since its release, it has now attained cult film status

“Led Zeppelin II” The Brown Bomber

We revisit what is considered Led Zeppelin’s heaviest album, their second, was released 55 years ago in 1969

“The Red Rocker” Sammy Hagar turns 77 today

He is one of Rock’s most celebrated singers, Sammy Hagar, has had a career filled with success, as a member of Montrose, Van Halen and a solo artist, and reportedly he even played the first Rock concert that another legendary Rocker ever attended. Today Sammy turns 77

Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” hits No.1 on Hot 100 in 1987

The song had been originally recorded and released on Whitesnake’s 1982 album “Saints & Sinners” but it was with the 1987 version released on their album “Whitesnake” that turned out to be the most famous and popular one

The fabulous David Lee Roth turns 70 today

David Lee Roth or “Diamond Dave” it’s been one of Rock’s most popular entertainments over the last 40 plus years, not just a singer, the Van Halen frontman loves to act on stage and entertain

Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Turns 71

He is one of Rock’s most successful drummers with a career spanning for over 40 years now and one of the 3 founding members of Bon Jovi still playing in the band. Tico Torres turns 71 today

The Led Zeppelin Folk Adventure: “Led Zeppelin III”

“Led Zeppelin III” was a turning point on Led Zeppelin’s career. Their third album released on October 5th, 1970, unlike its predecessors “I” and “II” was mostly based on acoustic and folk songs

AC/DC Makes Their Grand Comeback in 1990 with “The Razor’s Edge”

After a mild 1980’s-decade, AC/DC makes one of Rock’s biggest comebacks ever with “The Razor’s Edge” released on September 24th, 1990, which re-affirmed them as a vital force in Heavy Metal and Hard Rock

It’s the Hard Rock Legend David Coverdale Birthday

He came to prominence during the 1970’s as a replacement for Ian Gillan on Deep Purple. He formed Whitesnake, the successful Hard Rock band that had a string of hits during the 80’s such as “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love”. David Coverdale turns 73 today

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt turns 58

The Portuguese guitarist Nuno Bettencourt rose to international prominence as a guitar player after he joined the Boston-area group Extreme in 1985, releasing their most memorable song “More Than Words” in 1990

Lita Ford turns 66 today!

The former Runaways singer and ultimate 80’s Metal chick joined the all-female rock band the Runaways at 16 and had a successful solo career during the 1980’s

KISS appears for the first time without make-up in 1983

KISS appeared without their ‘make-up’ for the first time during an interview on MTV promoting the release of their newest album, “Lick It Up on September 18th, 1983

Revisiting Guns N’ Roses classic “Use Your Illusion I & II”

The 8-sided record that set a milestone in Rock music was released in September 1991. We revisit the Guns N’ Roses classic record

Remembering Paul Kossoff on his birthday

Free’s Paul Kossoff is considered one of the most influential Rock guitarists, he was ranked 51st in Rolling Stone magazine list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”

Guitar Hero Joe Perry Turns 74 today

Looking back at the career of Aerosmith’s legendary founder, guitarist, Rock legend and “Toxic Twin” Joe Perry

Jon Bon Jovi goes No. 1 on Hot 100 with his debut solo single “Blaze of Glory”

“Blaze of Glory” remains the only No.1 hit and chart topper of Jon Bon Jovi’s solo career

Freddie Mercury 78th Anniversary Special

To celebrate the life of an absolute icon Pop Expresso put together 12 features on Freddie Mercury and Queen

The Scorpions founder and guitarist Rudolf Schenker turns 76 today

Probably the most successful German band ever, Scorpions have built their own foundation in the Heavy Metal and Hard Rock history

“No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks” Alice Cooper scores their first major hit with the rebellious “School’s Out” in 1972

Due to its lyrical content, at the time, some radio stations banned Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” from their airwaves, but despite that, it still climbed its way into the charts

“The Demon” Gene Simmons turns 75

With his signature face paint, flamboyant stage presence, and keen business acumen, Simmons has become one of the most recognizable figures in rock music and popular culture. As a founder and member of KISS, Gene Simmons has composed, played bass and done lead vocals in some of the band’s best-known hits including “Deuce” and “Rock and Roll All Nite”

The Metal God Rob Halford turns 73

The charismatic lead singer of Judas Priest owns one of the most powerful wide-ranging voices of all time which he has been using very well since the 1970’s in defining Heavy Metal and he has also contributed immensely to the LGBT community and cause after coming out in 1998

Robert Plant, The Golden God 76th Anniversary Special

Robert Plant, the self-acclaimed Golden God, is one of Rock’s most influential singers and figures ever, with an enduring following that impacts multiple generations of music fans

Remembering Phil Lynott

The Thin Lizzy frontman’s distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and dynamic stage presence made him one of the most iconic figures in rock music during the 1970s and 1980s. He was born 75 years ago today

Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer Ian Gillian turns 79

It’s a fact, that Ian Gillian will always be regarded as Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer, despite not being a founding member of the band and being replaced twice. But that, doesn’t change that Deep Purple’s most successful and memorable period, was during the years Gillian fronted the band. Between 1970 until his first departure from Deep Purple in 1973, the band reached the pinnacle of their success with a string of four hit albums that remain absolute Hard Rock classics

Europe’s lead singer Joey Tempest turns 61

The Swedish band Europe frontman Joey Tempest composed and sung one of the most popular songs of all time: “The Final Countdown,” a pastiche of Heavy Metal and Synth Pop with a catchy riff, became one of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1980s and topped the sales chart in 26 countries

Bon Jovi’s Finest Hour “Slippery When Wet”

To be put in perspective, Rock music in the 1980’s suffered a commercial mutation of the industry had got used to during the 60’s and 70’s, the 80’s were a decade where the flashier the better was the trend to follow, and music in general followed that rule.

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott turns 65 today

During the late 1970’s, with Def Leppard, Joe Elliott became one of the notable names of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal

The 1969 Seattle Pop Festival: The unexpected crossover between the late 1960’s Psychedelic and Acid Rock scene with the upcoming 1970’s Hard Rock

It’s a music history fact that the 1960’s were prodigal in open air Rock and Pop festivals, one that is often forgotten was the 1969 Seattle Pop Festival. For $15 only you could watch a stunning parade of legendary acts all on the same three-day bill including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper and Santana among many others

The guitarist Jim Martin celebrates 63 today

In 1983, Martin joined Faith No More, and his powerful guitar riffs and distinctive sound played a crucial role in defining the band’s style despite parting ways in 1993

Guns N’s Roses debut “Appetite for Destruction” – A collection of outstanding and enduring Rock hits

The influential and outstanding, Guns N’s Roses debut “Appetite for Destruction” released in 1987, marked a new era for Rock music, featuring a collection of outstanding and enduring Rock hits

Celebrate the birthday of Brian May revisiting The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances

Today the legendary Brian May turns 77, look back at The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances during the Freddie Mercury era

In 1987 Heart scores the biggest hit of their career with “Alone”

As most of the 1970’s Hard Rock bands, Heart made a transition into the 1980’s adopting all kinds of synthesizers, and with “Alone” they scored the biggest hit of their career

Top 10 of the Best Richie Sambora’s Bon Jovi songs

Together with lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora formed the main songwriting unit for Bon Jovi. Today Sambora turns 65 and we look back at 10 of his very best songs with Bon Jovi

The Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott

Bon Scott lived fast, died young, and we are not sure if he left a good looking corpse, but he did left an enormous legacy to music. We look back at his time in AC/DC with the Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott

Influential drummer Mitch Mitchell was born on this day in 1946

He thundered the Rock scene during the late 1960’s as the drummer for The Jimi Hendrix Experience

The day Led Zeppelin played their final concert together

On July 7, 1980, Berlin, Germany saw the final act of the gigantic 1970’s band. Led Zeppelin played for the very last time together just a few months before drummer John Bonham died

Remembering the Free co-founder, bassist and songrwiter Andy Fraser

In 1968, Fraser co-founded the rock band Free that scored the massive hit “All Right Now,” co-written by Fraser, which became a rock anthem and remains one of the most recognized rock songs of all time

Aerosmith founding member and drummer Joey Kramer turns 74 today

Joey Kramer has been with Aerosmith since the band was formed and credited as naming the band. He has scored an impressive string of Rock hits over the years, making him one of the most influential Rock drummers in the scene. Today he turns 74

Marilyn Manson’s former Bass player Twiggy Ramirez turns 53 today

Twiggy Ramirez was responsible for most of the songwriting on Marilyn Manson’s hit albums “Antichrist Superstar”, “Mechanical Animals” and “Holy Wood”. The bass player, who was recently fired from Marilyn Manson, turns 53 today

Remembering Glenn Buxton the original Alice Cooper band guitarist

As the original lead guitarist for Alice Cooper, Buxton played a crucial role in crafting the band’s distinctive sound, showcased in hits such as “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out” which combined hard rock with theatrical

The legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was born on this day in 1948

John Bonham remains one of Rock’s most influential and unique drummers. He has a strong legacy that makes him an enduring and legendary figure of Rock N’ Roll history. He was born 76 years ago today

The Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi celebrates 75 today

Throughout the 1970s, Status Quo became known for their hard-driving, boogie rock sound, with Rossi’s guitar work at the forefront

The Alice in Chains drummer and co-founder Sean Kinney turns 58 today

Alice in Chains quickly gained a following in the Seattle music scene, which was burgeoning with the rise of grunge leading them to international stardom during the early 1990’s

The Cult’s frontman Ian Astbury turns 62 today

With his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, Astbury has carved out a legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures serving as the frontman for The Cult and by adding his own unique flair to the classic Doors repertoire while fronting The Doors of the 21st Century

The Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez turns 58

His solid bass lines provided the foundation for some of the band’s most iconic songs including “No Excuses” and “Heaven Besides You”

The KISS drummer Eric Singer celebrates 66 today

In 1991, Singer’s career reached new heights when he joined KISS as the replacement for departing drummer Eric Carr

The guitar legend Billy Duffy celebrates 63 today

Duffy’s guitar prowess became a defining element of The Cult’s sound, characterized by his distinctive use of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and atmospheric textures

Black Sabbath’s drummer Bill Ward turns 76 today

Bill Ward co-founded Black Sabbath during the late 1960’s, becoming one of the most influential drummers to rise to fame during the 1970’s. We look back at his career today that he turns 76

The former Mötley Crüe guitar legend Mick Mars celebrates 73

His gritty guitar riffs and electrifying solos became synonymous with the hard-hitting, rebellious spirit of the era

Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm turns 74 today

Lou Gramm is the original Foreigner vocalist, he co-wrote many of Foreigner’s hits including the 1985 “I Want to Know What Love Is”, today he turns 74

Ten of the very best Kiss songs during Ace Frehley’s era

Ace Frehley aka The Spaceman original guitarist and founding member of KISS remained with the band from 1973 to 1982, regarded as their most creative and successful period

On this day in 1992 The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert takes place in a crowded Wembley Stadium, featuring an all star line up

In 1992, a few months after Freddie Mercury’s untimely death caused by AIDS, Queen and a group of legendary artists and musicians including David Bowie, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Elton John, George Michael, Roger Daltrey, Tony Iommi and Robert Plant among many others, gathered to pay tribute to the Queen legend in order to launch The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an AIDS charity organization

Revisiting the 1993 Aerosmith’s hit album “Get A Grip”, a timeless record

In 1993 Aerosmith released one of the greatest albums of their career, “Get A Grip”. Featuring a string of hit singles and music videos that blend the band’s Hard Rock sound together with Pop sensibilities and Alternative Rock, making them fit to belong to the 1990’s Rock scene. We revisit this timeless Rock classic by Aerosmith

The legendary and impressive Rock producer and engineer Eddie Kramer turns 82

Eddie Kramer has one of the most impressive careers in Rock music. Since the 1960’s his collaborations as producer and engineer with names such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, KISS, The Rolling Stones and Blue Cheer among many others, have earned him a big place on Rock N’ Roll history.

Nirvana on Video: 1989-1994

Despite the short and meteoric career, Nirvana left their history well documented on film and video since the band was formed

We salute Angus Young on his 69th birthday with a Top 10 AC/DC songs

Angus Young is one of Rock’s biggest legends and has influenced and inspired generations of guitarists. He co.-founded AC/DC with his brother Malcolm Young in 1973, today he turns 69 and we celebrate his life and career with the Top 10 AC/DC songs

The legendary Alice Cooper band co-founder and guitarist Michael Bruce turns 76 today

Michael Bruce is one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time and co-wrote many of Alice Cooper’s early hits. He was born on this day in 1948

Heart singer and guitarist Nancy Wilson turns 70 today

Together with her sister Ann, they became the first women to front a Hard Rock band. With Heart, Nancy Wilson scored several hits that are now regarded as Rock classics such as “Barracuda”, “Crazy on You”, “Alone”, “These Dreams” and “What About Love” among others. She turns 70 today

Revisiting KISS masterpiece “Destroyer”

Released on this day in 1976, “Destroyer” it’s much more than just another KISS album. It’s perhaps their defining record that includes some of their best songs produced by Bob Ezrin. We look back at this absolute Rock classic

The unique Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider turns 69

Twisted Sister reached the peak of their popularity during the 1980’s, a lot of thanks to Dee Snider’s charismatic presence and look. He was born on this day in 1955.

Absolutely Live! 10 Essential Live Rock Albums

Revisiting 10 of the best Rock Live albums, the real concert experience in your living room.

The Top 20 Robert Plant Songs in Led Zeppelin

A powerful and high pitched vocal range that at times blew PA’s at live concerts, Robert Plant’s legacy as the lead singer for Led Zeppelin has given us memorable songs

BREAKING: Rock legend Ginger Baker critically ill at the hospital

The family of the Cream and Blind Faith legend and drummer superstar Ginger Baker announced on Facebook earlier that he’s currently at the hospital critically hill, asking for prayers

Freddie Mercury 72nd Anniversary Special

To celebrate the life of an absolute icon we’ve put together 9 features on Freddie Mercury and Queen

Robert Plant, The Golden God 70th Anniversary Special

Robert Plant, the self-acclaimed Golden God, is one of Rock’s most influential singers and figures ever, with an enduring following that impacts multiple generations of music fans

BREAKING: Malcolm Young Dead At 64

BREAKING: The legendary AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young passed away today at age 64

Former Faith No More lead singer Chuck Mosley’s dead at 57

Before Mike Patton, Chuck Mosley was the voice for Faith No More, he recorded one of the band’s biggest hits, “We Care A Lot” and stayed with the band from 1984 to 1988 releasing the albums “We Care a Lot” and “Introduce Yourself”. Chuck Mosley passed away on November 9th at age 57

Happy Birthday to “The Demon” Gene Simmons

Marking the birthday of one of most enduring Rock icons Happy Birthday to “The Demon” Gene Simmons Watch KISS performing