Remembering Pantera’s founding member and drummer Vinnie Paul

A brief outlook on Vinnie Paul, that with Pantera became one of Metal’s most influential drummers

Vanilla Fudge’s lead singer and amazing keyboardist Mark Stein turns 79

Mark Stein became famous as the lead singer and keyboardist of Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge and he influenced musicians such as Jon Lord from Deep Purple. Today he turns 79

On this day in 1971 Jim Morrison lands in Paris for his final journey

Jim Morrison moved to Paris to get away from the claws of fame and to sober up, but what he found in Paris, ultimately lead him to his demise at age 27. What really happened on July 3, 1971?

Tom Jones gets the first of his many No.1 hits on this day in 1965 with “It’s Not Unusual”

Tom Jones was one of the biggest hitmakers on Pop music. His first No.1 “It’s Not Unusual” wasn’t originally written for him, find out who declined the song in his favor

Kate Bush debut single “Wuthering Heights” peaks to No.1 on this day in 1978

Kate Bush became the first female artist to have a self-penned number one hit in the UK with “Wuthering Heights.” Learn more about the rising of one of Pop’s most weary songs

Bobby McFerrin turns 76 today

Bobby McFerrin was born March 11, 1950, in New York, NY. He is best known for his song, “Don’t Worry Be Happy” which reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988

In 1989 Jason Donovan hits the UK singles charts No.1 with the Stock, Aitken and Waterman “Too Many Broken Hearts”

“Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan was one of 1989 biggest hits across Europe, however, it failed to reach the American market

The English singer Tina Charles celebrates 72

Charles’s solo career soared in 1976 with the release of the disco classic “I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)”

Pearl Jam original members Jeff Ament and Dave Krusen celebrate their birthdays today

Jeff Ament and Dave Krusen are part of the original Pearl Jam line up. Ament has been an influential figure on Seattle’s Rock scene since the 1980’s and Krusen played all the drum tracks for Pearl Jam’s debut “Ten.” They both celebrate their birthdays today

In 1979, the iconic Disco hit “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor reaches No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day

“I Will Survive” remains one of the most popular Disco songs ever made. It gave Gloria Gaynor No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on March 10, 1979

Influential Swedish rapper, singer and artist Neneh Cherry turns 62

Neneh Cherry rose to fame during the late 1980’s emerging as one of the most popular female rappers. She had a string of hits during the 1990’s and won several important awards. Today she turns 62

The ABC lead singer Martin Fry celebrates 68

ABC achieved significant success in the early 1980s with hits like “Poison Arrow,” “The Look of Love,” and “All of My Heart”

Dead Or Alive smash hit “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” was No.1 on this day in 1985

For some, the Dead Or Alive song defines the 1980’s Pop music, it became one of the most played songs worldwide and remains to this day a dance staple

REO Speedwagon’s power ballad “Can’t Fight This Feeling” climbs to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on this day in 1985

Together with the 1981 “Keep on Loving You,” REO Speedwagon’s power ballad “Can’t Fight This Feeling” remains the band’s most memorable song, scoring high on music charts around the world

Mick Jagger releases “Just Another Night” in 1985

Mick Jagger started his 1980’s solo career the best way possible with the release of “Just Another Night,” the first single from his debut album “She’s The Boss” in 1985

The influential and legendary John Cale turns 84 today

Ever since he formed The Velvet Underground back in the 1960’s, that John Cale has had a long and productive career contributing immensely to the Alternative and Art Rock music scene. Today he turns 84

The Monkees’ Michael Dolenz turns 81 today

Michael Dolenz reached the peak of his success worldwide as a member of 1960’s American Pop sensation The Monkees, he was born on this day in 1945

Bob Dylan releases “Subterranean Homesick Blues” single on this day in 1965

Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” it’s one of the most influential songs of all time, but it impacts, which encapsulates the 1960’s social culture, was also felt through the promotional film. Learn more interesting facts on this iconic Dylan track

1980’s hit maker Taylor Dayne was born on this day in 1962

Taylor Dayne scored her first major hit when her 1987 debut single “Tell It to My Heart” that became a worldwide hit. Today, the singer turns 64

Ernie Isley celebrates 74

Ernie Isley officially joined The Isley Brothers in 1973, contributing heavily to their transformation from a vocal harmony group into a powerful, instrument-driven band

28 years ago, today Madonna scores another No.1 with the electronic ballad “Frozen”

“Frozen” was the first single taken out Madonna’s “Ray of Light” album

An unexpected hit by an unexpected singer, “Wand’rin Star” by actor Lee Marvin peaked to No.1 on this day in 1970

The song that reached No.1 in the U.K on March 7, 1970, remains one of Lee Marvin’s most unexpected and loved works

The “plastic soul” of David Bowie album “Young Americans”

Looking back at Bowie’s soul adventure that was released on this day in 1975

Love singer Arthur Lee was born 81 years ago

Arthur Lee rose to fame with the band Love during the late 1960’s who made timeless hits such as “7 and 7 Is” and “Orange Skies.” He was born on this day in 1945

David Gilmour celebrates 80 today

In 1967, David Gilmour joined Pink Floyd, initially to support Syd Barrett, but took on a more prominent role as the band’s guitarist and co-lead vocalist and his smooth yet emotive guitar work became a defining element of Pink Floyd’s sound

“My Girl” earns The Temptations a deserved Hot 100 No.1 in 1965

It’s one of the most recognizable and absolute music classics of all time, “My Girl,” by The Temptations was first released in late 1964

Charles Manson’s “Lie” – When a terror cult meets pop culture and music

Released on March 6, 1970, shortly after the infamous Hollywood murders practiced by Manson’s cult the Family, “Lie” is worth for the cultural significance of it, or the controversial cultural significance as for the first time

David Bowie releases “The Prettiest Star” in 1970 featuring Marc Bolan on the guitar

When two icons of Glam Rock joined forces in 1970, the commercial result wasn’t what both were expecting, especially when it’s David Bowie and Marc Bolan we are talking about

Eddy Grant turns 78 today

The Guyanese British vocalist and musician Eddy Grant delivered smash hits throughout his career including “Baby Come Back” (with the Equals) and “Electric Avenue”

Michael Jackson climbs to No.1 on the US Hot 100 in 1983 with his smash hit “Billie Jean”

The iconic pop song “Billie Jean” hides a very disturbing story behind its lyrics, find out what it is

In 2000 Madonna climbs to No.1 in the UK singles charts with “American Pie”

The famous 1972 Don McLean hit “American Pie” went through a severe mutation when in March 2000 Madonna releases her own version of it as a single

The English actor and musician Murray Head celebrates 80 today

Murray Head, first gained attention in the music world with his early singles in the 1960s but wasn’t until 1984 that he achieved his biggest commercial success with the single “One Night in Bangkok” from the musical Chess

John Frusciante celebrates 56 today

Frusciante joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988 at just 18 years old and went on to became they’re most enduring guitarist

Remembering Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb was the youngest brother of the famed Bee Gees and during the late 1970s quickly became a teen sensation, known for his smooth voice, youthful charm, and disco-influenced pop sound

Evan Dando turns 59

He was one of the 90’s Rock music sex symbols, as someone wrote back then, “grungy” but washed and clean with nice hair

The Rolling Stones scored their fourth U.S No.1 in 1967 with “Ruby Tuesday”

The song, coupled as double A-side single with the risqué “Let’s Spend the Night Together”, remains one of the Stones biggest hits, read some interesting facts on who actually wrote it and who was Ruby Tuesday

Remembering the Soul Legend Bobby Womack

Womack’s own solo career took off with hits like “It’s All Over Now”, a song that he co-wrote and originally recorded with the Valentinos before it was famously covered by The Rolling Stones

The British actress and singer Patsy Kensit celebrates 58 today

Patsy Kensit’s career truly took off in the 1980s with her acting roles, starring in a series of films, including Lethal Weapon 2, where she played the character of a femme fatale, and Absolute Beginners in 1986

Bee Gees get their 4th UK No.1 hit with “Tragedy” in 1979

“Tragedy” peaked to No.1 in the UK singles charts on March 3, 1979, and soon after it knocked “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor off the top spot in the US

Jennifer Warnes celebrates 79 today

Despite her memorable songs, hits and collaborations since the 1970s, it was her collaboration with Bill Medley on the hit song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, that catapulted her into global fame

Slade breaks a record held by The Beatles in 1973 with their smash hit “Cum on Feel the Noize”

On March 3, 1973, at the peak of Glam Rock popularity, Slade broke a record held by The Beatles when they entered the UK singles charts straight at No.1 with “Cum on Feel the Noize”

In 1984 German New Wave band Nena score a surprising No.1 on the UK singles charts with “99 Red Balloons”

As a New Wave German band who sung German, Nena had very little chances to breakthrough the U.S and U.K music markets, but surprisingly, in 1984 they entered Pop music’s history

Karen Carpenter was born 76 years ago today

With The Carpenters, Karen scored a string of worldwide Pop music hits throughout the 1970’s including “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays”

Oasis hit No.1 at the UK singles charts in 1996 with the “beatlesque” “Don’t Look Back in Anger”

Released on 19 February 1996 as the fifth single from their 1995 album “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” the “beatlesque” “Don’t Look Back in Anger” became one of Oasis’s signature songs

“Release Me” by Engelbert Humperdinck, the surprising single that stopped The Beatles to reach the No.1 in the U.K singles charts in 1967

In 1967, it wasn’t the Rolling Stones, or The Who or The Kinks who prevented The Beatles to reach No.1 in the UK singles charts but Engelbert Humperdinck

Canadian singer Terry Jacks starts a surprising three week run at No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “Seasons in the Sun”

The English rewriting of Brel’s “Le Moribond,” “Seasons in the Sun,” sold 14 million copies worldwide, but despite that, it’s still considered by some one of the worst pop songs ever recorded

Jon Bon Jovi turns 64, check Bon Jovi’s Top 10 songs

To celebrate Jon’s 64th anniversary, here’s a Top 10 list of some of Bon Jovi’s best ever songs

Remembering the singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte

Known as the “King of Calypso,” he popularized Caribbean music worldwide while advocating for social justice and humanitarian causes

The British singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Nik Kershaw celebrates 68 today

Nik Kershaw gained prominence in the 1980s with a series of hit singles including “Wouldn’t It Be Good,” “I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and “The Riddle”

The Who’s Roger Daltrey turns 82

One of the most legendary and iconic Rock singer and frontmen ever, Roger Daltrey influenced and continues to influence generations of singers, with his unique vocals and charismatic stage presence

The lights go out for Nirvana in Munich on March 1, 1994, when they play their last concert together

Little over than a month after Nirvana’s final performance at The Terminal Einz in Munich, Germany, Kurt Cobain was found dead

Mr.Mister peaks to No.1 at the U.S Hot 100 in 1986 with “Kyrie”

Read some curious facts about the lyrics and meaning of the Mr. Mister’s song “Kyrie”

In 1980 Blondie gets their third UK No.1 with “Atomic”

A mixture of new wave, rock and disco gave Blondie the winning formula for their song “Atomic”

Neil Sedaka 1939-2026

Throughout his career, Sedaka wrote or co-wrote over 500 songs, with his work recorded by legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. He passed away at age 86

The Brian Jones legacy: 20 Rolling Stones songs that wouldn’t sound the same without Brian Jones genius and brilliancy

Brian Jones was the Rolling Stones’ founding member and first leader and while he was never able to compete with Jagger and Richards as a songwriter, he shaped the sound of the band during their most creative and experimental period introducing dozens of novelty instruments. Remember 20 of his most brilliant moments

Michael Bolton celebrates 73 today

In the mid-1970s Bolton cut his teeth as the frontman for hard-rockers Black Oak Arkansas before embarking on a solo career that saw him evolve into one of adult contemporary’s defining voice, scoring hits such as the power-ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You”

Remembering the Rock N’ Roll legend Fats Domino

In 1949 he signed with Imperial Records and soon scored his first hit with “The Fat Man,” heralded as one of rock ’n’ roll’s earliest classics

Remembering Johnny Cash, The Man in Black

The iconic “Man in Black” is among the most well-known and beloved American singer-songwriters to have ever lived and his storied career continues to inspire a new generation of artists from all musical genres

George Harrison: The Quiet Beatle

George Harrison’s life was cut short, but his influence in music can still be heard today, together with John Lennon, Harrison was the most daring of the four Beatles on what concerned experimenting with music. We look back at his life and career on his 83rd birthday

David Geffen celebrates 83

He founded and co-founded some of the entertainment industries most significant music labels and film production companies including Asylum Records, Geffen and Dreamworks

The Manic Street Preachers’ frontman James Dean Bradfield celebrates 57 today

During the early 1990’s the Manic Street Preachers became one of the most significant and influential bands of the Alternative Rock scene, with memorable songs such as “Motorcycle Emptiness,” “Roses in the Hospital,” and “From Despair to Where”

Legendary performer Nina Simone was born on this day in 1933

The Amazing Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone released a bevy of albums like “The Amazing Nina Simone” (1959), “Nina Simone Sings Ellington!” (1962), “Wild Is the Wind” (1966) and “Silk and Soul” (1967).

Kurt Cobain 59th 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 Messenger Of The Electric Truth: 27 Quotes by Kurt Cobain

Remember Kurt Cobain through his words on 27 quotes, some inspirational, some revealing of who he was

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

Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Prog Rock version of Springsteen’s “Blinded by the Light” goes No.1 on this day in 1977

“Blinded by the Light” was originally written and released by Bruce Springsteen, but it was through Manfred Mann’s Earth Band that the song went No.1 in 1977

Lou Christie was born on this day in 1943 and on the same day in 1966 scored a No.1 with “Lightnin’ Strikes”

Lou Christie was born on February 19, 1943, in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania. On his 23rd Birthday, in 1966, his song “Lightnin’ Strikes” went No 1 in the U.S Hot 100. Written by Christie and Twyla Herbert, the song became a 1960’s classic and Christie’s best-known song.

Legendary Tony Iommi, “the man who invented the heavy metal riff”, turns 78 today

He’s one of the most influential, respected and legendary guitar players of all time. Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was born 78 years ago today, we look back at his life, career, and influence. Also watch Black Sabbath live in Paris, 1970

Kajagoogoo featuring Limahl goes No.1 on this day in 1983 with Pop classic “Too Shy”

“Too Shy” remains the 1980’s British Pop band Kajagoogoo best-known song. It climbed to No.1 on this day in 1983

On this day, 22 years apart, both Harry Nilsson in 1972 and Mariah Carey in 1994, climb to No.1 with Badfinger’s song “Without You”

One of the most famous Pop ballads of all time, “Without You” by Badfinger, has been covered and recorded by over 180 artists, however, was through Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey that the song met its most famous versions

Austrian Pop Star Falco was born on this day in 1957

Falco achieved international success in 1986 with “Rock Me Amadeus,” an unusual achievement for an Austrian Pop singer, he was born in Vienna on this day in 1957, we look back at his life and career.

Yoko Ono turns 93 today

The artist Yoko Ono is most famous for her marriage and relationship to John Lennon, but she has had a long and productive artistic career on several fields and her experimental music influenced many of the early Alternative Rock and Art Rock movement

Original Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor turns 65 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 65

Remembering the artist and politician Sonny Bono on his birthday

Sonny Bono helped to launch Cher’s career with their successful duo Sonny & Cher back in the 1960’s, with a string of hits such as “I Got You Babe” or “The Beat Goes On.” But he also wrote many songs for other artists and had an active acting career and later in his life, also as a politician. Look back at Sonny Bono’s life

Controversial and multi-faceted Rapper, Rocker and Actor Ice-T turns 68 today

Ice-T had a troubled early life but emerged as an influential artist during the 1980’s Hip Hop music scene. From Rap to Hip Hop, to Rock and Metal, Hardcore Punk to Pop, Ice-T it’s one of the most eclectic musicians and also an awarded actor. Today he turns 68

The Rolling Stones Studio albums 1964-1974

A look back at the Stones albums released during their most creative and enduring period

We remember and dedicate Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” to everyone out there on this Valentine’s Day

Love is for everyone and on this Valentine’s Day, it’s for you

Lenny Kravitz scores his first UK No.1 with “Fly Away” on this day in 1999

“Fly Away” became one of Lenny Kravitz’s most popular ones and regarded today as a 90’s classic. We look back at the chart success of the song

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

Manfred Mann scores a No.1 in the UK on Valentine’s Day 1968 with Dylan’s cover of “The Mighty Quinn”

“The Mighty Quinn” was originally written and recorded as a demo by Bob Dylan in 1967 under a different title, the Manfred Mann version reached No.1 on Valentine’s Day 1968. Learn more about the background of this popular song

The Beatles “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” was first released on this day in 1967

The double A-side single release of “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” is one of the greatest single releases ever. Simultaneously the beginning and pinnacle of The Beatles Psychedelic period, the importance of the two songs to Pop and Rock music history is undeniable

“Black Sabbath”: Unleashed on Friday the 13th February, 1970

What could be more appropriate for Black Sabbath to release their self-titled debut in 1970 than a Friday the 13th? On this day, Sabbath unleashed an album that revolutionizes the 1970’s music scene and music history forever. We revisit the outstanding Black Sabbath debut

The creative Peter Gabriel was born on this day in 1950

The Genesis founder and former lead singer Peter Gabriel has had a very successful solo career since the 1970’s and won a big place on Pop Culture’s imagery through his creative music videos. Today he turns 76

Remembering Ray Manzarek, the legendary and influential co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors

Ray Manzarek was the working mastermind behind The Doors, he kept the legacy running during decades after lead singer’s Jim Morrison demise. We look back at his life and career on what would be his 87th Birthday

In 1970 John Lennon becomes the first solo Beatle to appear on Top Of The Pops when he performs his single “Instant Karma!”

John Lennon was officially still a Beatles member when he performed his hit single “Instant Karma!” on BBC’s Top of the Pops. The song, which is considered one of the fastest-released songs in pop music history scored a big hit for Lennon and remains one of his most popular ones

Roxette’s Per Gessle turns 67 today

Roxette had an impressive string of hit songs during the late 80’s and early 90’s, the Swedish duo consisting of Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, ruled the airwaves around the globe during that period, today, Per turns 67

On this day in 2012 Whitney Houston passed away at age 48

Whitney Houston was the most awarded female act of all time with 200 million records sold worldwide, one of music’s greatest voices, she passed away on this day in 2012 at age only 48. We remember her voice and music through the concert Live in Japan, 1990

David Bowie releases “Sound and Vision” in 1977

On February 11, 1977, one of David Bowie’s most revolutionary and famous songs, “Sound and Vision,” was the first single to be released from the album “Low,” the Experimental Electronic-Rock adventure of the Berlin period. The back vocals on the song were done by a very special singer

Remembering Roberta Flack

Flack was the first and the only solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years

Remembering Cliff Burton, the talented Metallica original bassist on his birthday

Cliff Burton is often regarded as one of the irreplaceable Metallica core members, the music he made with the band it’s also often regarded as being their best and most creative period, he was born on this day in 1962

The talented singer-songwriter Carole King celebrates 84, listen to seven of her best songs

Since the early 1960’s she has scored 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and her own album Tapestry remains one of the biggest best sellers of all time

The Beatles became early pioneers on promoting singles through music videos in 1967 when they premier on Top Of The Pops “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever”

On February 9, 1967, The Beatles sent promotional films of their new single to be broadcast on Top of the Pops instead of actually performing it on stage

The Beatles make their historical debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on this day in 1964

To this day, there wasn’t any other musical moment on television that had the same historical impact as The Beatles debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964

The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”

On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain

Former Frankie Goes to Hollywood lead singer Holly Johnson turns 66 today

Holly Johnson became famous as the lead singer of the controversial 1980’s Pop band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The voice of “Relax” turns 66 today

In 1992 Right Said Fred peaked to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with the 90’s hit “I’m Too Sexy”

One of the 1990’s most successful dance songs, “I’m Too Sexy,” the debut song by British group Right Said Fred, peaked to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on February 8, 1992

Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil turns 65

With Mötley Crüe, Vince Neil established himself as one of the most influential Hard Rock vocalists from the 1980’s, today the singer turns 65

Sooner or Later: The great lost power pop song of The Innocents

“Sooner or Later” is one of the great, lost power pop 45s. Issued, according to various discographies, in June 1980, just as the Australian winter set in, it had everything a great 45 should have: a catchy hook, strong lead voice delivering simple, engaging lyrics, counterpoint vocals, polished harmonies, a tidy guitar riff and an endearing sense of joie de vivre that every band wants to emulate but which very few can manage.

On this day in 1963 and 1964 The Beatles changed the American musical and cultural landscape forever

It started with the release of The Beatles first single “Please Please Me” and their arrival at JFK Airport in New York, between February 7, 1963, and 1964

Psychedelic Rock Dutch Rock band Shocking Blue peaks to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 in 1970

“Venus” remains Shocking Blue’s signature song, the Dutch band enjoyed a wave of global success during their years active as a band, they were the first Dutch band to score a No.1 song on the U.S Hot 100

John Lennon’s first posthumous single “Woman” peaks to No.1 on this day in 1981

“Woman” proved to be one of Lennon’s most popular ones and a sample of where his career could be going during the 1980’s

The Raw Power in “Raw Power,” The Ultimate Proto-Punk adventure by Iggy and The Stooges

Produced by David Bowie and Iggy Pop, “Raw Power” is the ultimate definition of Proto-Punk Rock. Released on February 7, 1973, it remains a historical document of a golden age

In 1987 George Michael and Aretha Franklin duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” peaks to No.1 around the world

On February 7, 1987, the song gave Aretha Franklin her first and only U.K No.1 and was the 3rd for George Michael after “Careless Whisper” and A Different Corner”

Madonna peaks to No.1 for the 5th time in the U.S Hot 100 on this day in 1987

One of Madonna’s most popular songs, “Open Your Heart” was not originally written for the singer. Find out who rejected the song that became another No.1 hit for Madonna

Bon Jovi’s founding member and keyboardist David Bryan turns 64 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 64

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 64th Birthday

The Righteous Brothers classic “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” became one of the songs of the year on this day in 1965

Written and produced by Phil Spector, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” by The Righteous Brothers went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1965. The song is still considered the prime example of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound”

The 1981 reissued electronic classic “The Model” by Kraftwerk peaks to No.1 on this day in 1982

Originally released as “Das Model” in 1978, the English version of this Kraftwerk classic was reissued in 1981 and climbed to No.1 in 1982 on the UK charts

The legendary Bob Marley was born on this day in 1945

Bob Marley is the most influential Reggae musician of all time, a legend in his own right, his music still resonates to this day as fresh as ever. Today he’s also regarded as one of the global symbols of Peace, he was born 81 years ago

Rick Astley turns 62 today

The British singer became popular during the late 1980’s with songs such as “Never Gonna Give You Up” produced by the famous team Stock Aitken Waterman, despite that in recent years he’s more famous for the “rickrolling,” his career has been much more than that

Spin Doctors’ lead singer Chris Barron was born on this day in 1968

With the Spin Doctors, Chris Barron reached the pinnacle of his success as a musician during the early 90’s with songs such as “Two Princes,” today he turns 58

On this day in 1969 The Move were No.1 with “Blackberry Way”

Inspired by The Beatles’ “Penny Lane,” “Blackberry Way” by The Move, reached No.1 on February 5th, 1969. The song presented a drastic departure from their previous sound

Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan turns 62 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

Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia was born on this day in 1975

At the age of only 22 in 1997, she rose to international stardom with the song “Torn,” a worldwide hit that made Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia a household name. Today she turns 51

James’ singer Tim Booth was born on this day in 1960

Tim Booth joined James in 1981 as their lead singer and lyricist. During the 1990’s James found an audience for their Alternative Pop Rock sound that featured songs such as “Laid,” “Sit Down” or “Sometimes.” Booth was born 66 years ago today

In 1968, when Psychedelic Rock ruled the charts, The Lemon Pipers reached No.1 on the Hot 100 with “Green Tambourine”

In 1968 the Psychedelic Rock revolution was alive, loud and well. Ohio based band The Lemon Pipers scored a big international hit with “Green Tambourine” that peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 on February 3, 1968

The Kinks’ founder and guitarist Dave Davies turns 79

Dave Davies founded The Kinks in 1963, the band went on to became one of the 1960’s most successful Rock acts with songs such as “You Really Got Me” and “All Day, All Night.” We look back at Dave Davies life and career on his 79th birthday

Former Sonic Youth guitarist and co-founder Lee Ranaldo turns 70

Together with Sonic Youth, Ranaldo released many influential Alternative Rock albums ever since their beginning during the early 1980’s in the New York Underground music scene. The guitar sound of Lee Ranaldo played a key role on the band’s signature sound. Lee Ranaldo turns 70

The Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo turns 60 today

During the early 1990’s, Stone Temple Pilots became one of the biggest Alternative Rock bands in the world, producing hits such as “Plush,” “Creep,” “Crackerman” or “Interstate Love Song.” Founding member and bassist Robert DeLeo turns 60 today

On this day in 1959 Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, all play their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa

On February 2nd, 1959, just a few hours before the tragic plane crash that killed them, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, three of the rising stars on the Rock N’ Roll scene, all play their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, during the infamous Winter Dance Party Tour.

Shakira turns 49 today

Shakira has one of the most impressive music careers of the last 25 years, the hot Colombian singer became worldwide famous during the early 2000’s with the song “Whenever, Wherever” and ever since she’s unbeatable. We look back at her career and some interesting facts about Shakira on the day she turns 49

The Legend of Sid Vicious: Live Fast, Die Young

Sid Vicious perhaps remains the most important Punk Rock icon of all time, but the price he paid for his immortality came earlier when he passed away from an overdose on February 2nd, 1979, in New York, aged only 21. We look back at his life and career on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death

In 1997 Blur’s single “Beetlebum” debuts at No.1 on the U.K charts

“Beetlebum” is perhaps the most Beatlesque of all Blur songs, according to Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic, the song “(ran) through the “White Album” in the space of five minutes” – it debuted on No.1 on this day in 1997

“Super Freak” Rick James was born on this day in 1948

Rick James dared to crossover Funk with several different music styles during whole his career, but it was with his 1981 mega-hit “Super Freak” that he became popular. He was born on this day in 1948

Former Nirvana drummer Chad Channing turns 59

Among Nirvana fans, Chad Channing is a well-known name, despite the several drummers the band had before Dave Grohl, Channing still represents Nirvana’s Sub Pop phase as the drummer who shaped their sound during that period

The Sex Pistols Punk icon John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten turns 70

His rebellious image and fashion style led to him being asked to become the singer of the Sex Pistols by their manager, Malcolm McLaren in 1975. The band lasted less than three years but left behind a giant footprint on Rock N’ Roll history. The iconic John Lydon was born on January 31st, 1956

Phil Collins turns 75 today

Phil Collins first came to prominence during the 1970’s as the drummer, and later the lead singer, for Prog-Rock band Genesis, achieving a notorious and successful solo career in the 1980’s with a string of hit songs

Some interesting facts about “Down Under” by Men at Work that went No.1 simultaneously on two countries in 1983

“Down Under” by Men at Work it’s one of the 1980’s greatest Pop and Rock songs that put the whole world singing to Australian slang. Read some interesting facts about this iconic song that reached No.1 in several countries around the world between 1982 and 1983

The story behind the George Michael’s No.1 Hit “Jesus to a Child”

On January 29th, 1996, “Jesus to a Child” became his first solo single to enter the UK chart at number one. Read the story behind one of George Michael’s most beautiful songs

How did Jim Morrison got busted in Las Vegas and escaped a last minute “private” off-duty cop meeting

Jim Morrison was one of the most controversial Rock Stars of all time. During his short life that ended at 27, he was arrested 7 times, 5 of those happened during The Doors most successful years, including the one time in Las Vegas on this day in 1968

On this day in 2016, two of the Jefferson Airplane original members, Paul Kantner and Signe Toly Anderson passed away at the same age

In 2016, the music world lost several of its most influential and popular artists, it was a bizarre sequence of losses that started with David Bowie and culminated in George Michael, and on January 28th, in oddly enough, two of the founding members of Jefferson Airplane, Paul Kantner and Signe Toly Anderson passed away at the same age of 74

The Sigue Sigue Sputnik “Space Cowboy” Martin Degville turns 65 today

The provocative and eccentric Martin Degville came to prominence during the 1980’s as the lead singer and mastermind of the British Electronic/Space Pop band Sigue Sigue Sputnik. We look back at his life and career on the day he turns 65

The story behind Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”

One of Stevie Wonder’s most famous songs, “Superstition” topped the Hot 100 to Nº 1 on this day in 1973, but what many people don’t know it’s the story behind the writing of the song and which famous guitarist was involved on it

Faith No More’s amazing frontman Mike Patton turns 58

Mike Patton is one of the most versatile and diverse musicians, throughout his career he has sung and played several musical styles, and since he joined Faith No More in 1989 also became one of the most influential Rock singers multiplying himself through several side projects. Celebrate his 58th anniversary by watching two amazing Faith No More concerts

A Rock classic was born on this day in 1956, when Elvis Presley releases “Heartbreak Hotel”

“Heartbreak Hotel” was his first release on RCA on January 27, 1956, right after leaving Sun Records, it’s one of the most covered songs not only in Rock music but on other genres too and gave Elvis Presley his first international hit. Find out what the song is really about

The importance of David Bowie’s first visit to America

On January 27th, 1971, despite his fear of flying, David Bowie gets on a plane for a flight across the Atlantic for the first time financed by his label Mercury Records to go on a promotional tour of his album “The Man Who Sold the World.” Despite being unable to perform due to work visa restrictions, Bowie made the most out of this trip and it was there he started to plan his next career move

The other half of Wham! Andrew Ridgeley turns 63: Look back at five of the band’s best songs

Wham! released their debut album at age 19 and scored some of the 1980’s most memorable hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas”

In 1965 with the song “Downtown”, Petula Clark becomes the second British female singer to score a No.1 hit on the U.S music charts

The songwriter Tony Harsh was inspired by the New York City downtown when he composed the song “Downtown” and reportedly intended to offer it first to The Drifters. Find out which future Rock legend played guitar on the Petula Clark’s famous song

Remembering Eddie Van Halen on his 71st birthday

Listen to the talented musician’s six of the most enduring and greatest Van Halen’s hits

In 1986 A-ha became the first Norwegian band ever to peak to No.1 on the U.K music charts with “The Sun Always Shines On TV”

Released on December 16, 1985, “The Sun Always Shines On TV” was the third single taken from their debut album “Hunting High and Low” and is regarded as one of their finest songs and for some, far superior to “Take on Me”

Remembering the talented and influential Etta James born on this day in 1938

Born 87 years ago today, Etta James came to prominence during the 1960’s with songs such as “I Just Want to Make Love to You”

Influential singer and songwriter Neil Diamond celebrates 85- check five of his famous songs that were big hits for other artists

Neil Diamond’s career has been filled with hits not only for him, but for other artists who recorded his songs, from UB40 to Deep Purple

Remembering the influential singer and songwriter Warren Zevon

During the late 1970’s and 1980’s, Warren Zevon became one of the main influences of a new Indie artists generation including R.E.M

David Bowie’s Station to Station: The creative side effects of the cocaine

After the much successful incursion into soul music with the album “Young Americans,” Bowie explored new and experimental sounds with “Station to Station” released on January 23, 1976, with his Thin White Duke alter-ego at full steam. Though recorded in Los Angeles, the influential album can be regarded as the preparation for the then upcoming “Berlin Trilogy”

Steve Perry celebrates 77 today

Perry joined the rock band Journey in 1977, and his unique tenor voice became the defining sound of their greatest hits including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” and “Separate Ways” turned Journey into a worldwide phenomenon

Remembering music legend Sam Cooke

Often called the “architect of soul music,” Sam Cooke paved the way for future artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye with his ability to blend gospel, soul, and pop music

The Punk Rock mastermind Malcolm McLaren was born 80 years ago

His Portuguese grandmother used to tell him “To be bad is good… to be good is simply boring.” and Malcolm McLaren followed those words throughout his life. He was responsible to bring Punk to England and help to spread it around the world. The creator and mastermind behind the Sex Pistols was born on this day in 1946.

INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence would have been 66 today

Michael Hutchence’s remains one of the most iconic and charismatic figures in Rock despite his early demise in 1997

Remembering the Soul legend Edwin Starr

In 1968, Starr joined Motown Records, where he achieved his greatest success. His 1970 single “War”, an explosive protest song against the Vietnam War, became an anthem for peace movements worldwide

Remembering the Folk legend Richie Havens

Havens’ breakthrough came with his iconic opening performance at Woodstock in 1969, where his improvised song “Freedom” became an anthem of the era

Revisiting the classic soundtrack to “Saturday Night Fever”

The soundtrack to the 1977 movie “Saturday Night Fever,” made people dance to the unlikely Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony.” It’s perhaps the greatest Disco album ever made; we revisit the historical record on the day that it started a 24-week run at No.1 on the U.S albums charts

Transvision Vamp’s singer Wendy James turns 60 today

Transvision Vamp scored several Pop Punk hits during the late 1980’s including “I Want your Love,” their success had much to do with the sex-appeal of singer Wendy James

Judas Priest’s Heavy Metal legend Ian Hill turns 74 today

Ian Hill is one of the original founders of Judas Priest, he was responsible to bring Rob Hallford to the band and has been the bass player for over 50 years now. Today he turns 74

The KISS Starchild Paul Stanley turns 74 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

Rick Evans from Zager and Evans was born on this day in 1943

Rick Evans composed and performed the prophetic song that became a 1969 smash hit “In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)” while performing on the Folk duo Zager and Evans. He was born 83 years ago today

On this day in 1988 The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Paul McCartney decided to not show up

When The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, there was still an ongoing feud among the members that most people weren’t aware of

The influential Blues artist Lead Belly was born on this day

Lead Belly was the first American Blues artist to achieve success in Europe, he was born in 1888, wrote a large part of his repertoire while doing time in prison and became one of the most influential artists to musicians from all genres including the Alternative Rock and Grunge bands of the early 90’s.

Remembering Robert Palmer

During the 1980’s Robert Palmer embraced the new MTV trend and went on to make some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos which earned him a new exposure to a younger audience including the famous one for the song “Addicted to Love”

The Life and Career of Janis “Pearl” Joplin on Her 83rd Birthday

She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks, and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin on the day that marks her 83rd birthday

15 Quotes By Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin only lived for 27 years, but those years were as intense as it gets. She loved to sing; she loved to live, and she loved to see people having fun. She also gave many society outcasts a voice not just through her singing but also her own personal words. We’ve assembled 15 quotes by one of Rock’s most ferocious voices ever

The iconic country music singer Dolly Parton was born on this day in 1946

Dolly Parton singer, songwriter, and actress was born in Tennessee, 80 years ago today. She is best known for her hits “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Islands in the Stream” and her films “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias”

The Korn lead singer Jonathan Davis turns 55 today

Jonathan Davis rose to stardom during the late 1990’s as the singer of the Nu Metal band Korn. Take a brief look back at his life and career today that as he turns 55

The Beatles enter the mainstream U.S charts for the first time in 1964 with “I Want to Hold Your Hand”

The 1964 Hot 100 chart attack of The Beatles with “I Want to Hold Your Hand” kicked off the Beatlemania in the U.S. The single became the band’s best-selling one worldwide and still regarded as a Rock music staple

The singer and guitarist Chris Montez celebrates 83

Known for his versatile musical style, encompassing rock and roll, pop standards, and Latin music, Montez achieved significant success in 1962 with his single “Let’s Dance,” which soared to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100

The British singer and songwriter Paul Young celebrates 70 today

Young’s debut solo album, No Parlez (1983), featured hits like “Wherever I Lay My Hat” and “Come Back and Stay,” but it’s the 1985 chart-topping single “Every Time You Go Away” that remains the most memorable of his songs

The Bangles founder and guitarist Susanna Hoffs was born on this day in 1959

Susanna Hoffs turns 62 today. She remains best-known as the lead singer and guitarist with the well-known pop group the Bangles, but Hoffs has also enjoyed an impressive career as a solo artist and a collaborator with a wide range of artists

Singer and actress Eartha Kitt was born on this day in 1927

Most people still remember Eartha Kitt as Catwoman on the 1960’s TV show “Batman,” we look back at life and career

The Rolling Stones former guitarist Mick Taylor celebrates 77: Listen to 12 of his best songs with the Stones

Mick Taylor joined the Stones in 1969 ate age 20 to replace the band’s founder and multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and his onstage debut with the band ironically took place in the now famous Hyde Park Jones tribute two days after the original Stone death

Remembering Françoise Hardy

Her career took off in the early 1960s with her debut single, “Tous les garçons et les filles” which became an instant hit, selling over a million copies estabilishing Hardy as a prominent figure in the yé-yé movement and a 1960’s icon

The Spanish born entertainer Charo turns 75

Born in Spain, Charo became one of the biggest names in the American entertainment during the 1970’s, though famous mostly for her singing and comedy skills, as a child she studied classical guitar and was mentored by one of that field’s great performers, Andres Segovia

There are absolutely no lows on David Bowie’s masterpiece “Low”

Released on January 14th, 1977, the first album of the famous “Berlin Trilogy,” “Low” was at the date the most experimental and “Avant Garde” of all Bowie’s album

“Have You Ever Feel You’re Being Cheated?” The Sex Pistols play their final gig with Sid Vicious on this day in 1978

By 1978 the Sex Pistols were already the leaders of the Punk Rock music movement, but on January 14th, during their infamous American Tour, the band decided to call it quit and played their last show at the San Francisco Winterland

On this day in 1984 BBC bans the Frankie Goes To Hollywood song “Relax”

When Frankie Goes To Hollywood released “Relax” in 1983, they couldn’t imagine the controversy that would arise around their debut single when in 1984 BBC bans the song

Johnny Cash plays a legendary live concert at the Folsom State Prison on this day in 1968

After his 1955 song “Folsom Prison Blues,” Johnny Cash had been interested in recording a performance at a prison and on January 13th, 1968, he finally played a live concert at the Folsom State Prison in California that became one of Rock and Country Music seminal moments

Zack de la Rocha, the lead singer of the 1990’s politically charged Alternative/Metal band Rage Against the Machine celebrates 56 today

Zack de la Rocha became famous back in the early 1990’s as the lead singer for Alternative/Metal band Rage Against the Machine who back then were notable for their political protest songs with explosive and controversial lyrics. The band came to prominence with their successful debut album “Rage Against the Machine” released in 1992 and that included the songs “Killing in the Name” and “Bullet in the Head”

The Village People iconic “Red Indian” Felipe Rose turns 72 today

Felipe Rose, one of Village People’s original members and also one of the most recognizable ones as the “Red Indian,” remained in the group since its beginning until 2017, having scored worldwide hits with songs such as “Y.M.C.A.” “In The Navy” and “Macho Man.” Today he turns 72

The musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie celebrates 61 today

With a career spanning for decades, Zombie has become a leading figure in both the rock music and horror film genres since he first rose to fame in the late 1980’s as the frontman of the band White Zombie

The influential Long John Baldry was born on this day in 1941

Long John Baldry might be remembered by some only for his 1967 hit “Let the Heartaches Begin,” but he was much more than that. He gave some of the first professional opportunities to artists such as members of The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Elton John and served as their mentor; Elton adopted John as his name to honor him. We look back at his influential life and career on his birthday

The Kingsmen were No.1 on the US Cash Box music chart with the controversial “Louie Louie”

One of the absolute staples on Rock music, the Kingsmen “Louie Louie” version released in 1963 was the subject of an FBI investigation. On January 1964 it was No. 1 on the US Cash Box music chart

The Bangles founder and guitarist Vicki Peterson was born on this day in 1958

Vicki Peterson founded The Bangles together with her sister Debbi Peterson, and Susanna Hoffs and during the 1980’s enjoyed a worldwide wave of success with songs such as “Manic Monday.” Today she celebrates 68.

One of the biggest music festivals in the world, Rock in Rio, kicked off 41 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

The legendary Rod Stewart celebrates 81. Listen and watch the music videos from 12 of the best songs

Rod the Mod came to prominence during the 1960’s as part of the London’s explosive music scene and later as a member of The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, but as a solo artist, he achieved an impressive number of hits, including 16 top ten singles in the US, with four reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Remembering the singer and songwriter Scott McKenzie

McKenzie achieved international fame with his 1967 anthem, “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics made him a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement

Pat Benatar celebrates 73 today

The four-time Grammy Award winner, known for her powerhouse vocals and empowering rock anthems, became one of the most influential artists of the 1980s scoring worldwide hits such as “Love Is a Battlefield” and “We Belong”

David Bowie: The Essential Discography

One of Rock and music biggest legends, David Bowie left us a deeply rich and eclectic legacy. We picked some of his best records on this list

Remembering David Johansen

David Johansen, the dynamic frontman of the New York Dolls and a versatile artist known for his Buster Poindexter persona was born on this day in 1950

Top 12 1960’s Jimmy Page songs as a session musician

To celebrate the 82nd birthday of the legendary Rock God Jimmy Page we’ve selected the Top 12 1960’s tracks where he’s featured as a session musician, from Nico to David Bowie to Petula Clark to The Who and even Shirley Bassey, Page left a deep mark on the 1960’s Rock and Pop scene even before he was famous

The Beach Boys: Holland

Fifty-two years ago on January 8th, The Beach Boys released their Holland LP. Their fourth album since leaving Capitol Records in 1970, it was also the third in a series of albums that had sought to move them away from the sun and surf image that had dogged them since the sixties and to reposition them as a serious, progressive music band.

The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger turns 80 today

Like every other member of The Doors, Robby Krieger had an important key role on developing the band’s unique sound. He wrote some of the band’s greatest hits such as “Light My Fire,” “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me” and “Love Her Madly,” and today he turns 80

David Bowie Birthday Special

A visionary since the very beginning of his career, David Bowie was the legit Pop and Rock chameleon, he was Ziggy Stardust, Halloween Jack, The Thin White Duke and so many others, his influence can be heard, seen and felt in every artistic expression. To celebrate his 79th anniversary we’ve put out a special feature

A New Career on a New Town

David Bowie had many lives, that, we all know, and by the late 70’s Ziggy Stardust was no more, we revisit The Berlin Trilogy 1977-1979

Why “Blackstar” must not be remembered as David Bowie’s goodbye album

With “Blackstar” Bowie achieved to recap his whole career, it’s an ensemble of every music style he ever tried, there is a little something from every phase, but, again, it’s not a copy, that’s the perfection of it, it’s an evolution

The Style and Fashion of David Bowie: The Next Day 1980’s-2010’s

David Bowie was during his lifetime one of the most influential musicians and songwriters, but he also was an icon for style, visual and fashion that understood from an early stage of his career the importance of both the music and visual worlds

The Style and Fashion of David Bowie: Sound and Vision 1970’s – 1980’s

The Style and Fashion of David Bowie: Changes 1960’s-1970’s

Celebrate Elvis Presley’s life and legend by watching the 1973 “Aloha from Hawaii Concert”

The famous Elvis Presley concert was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973, and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe, becoming one of his most iconic shows

The Eternal King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley was born on this day in 1935

Elvis Presley still holds his title as the King of Rock N’ Roll even over 48 years after his untimely death, celebrate Elvis’s life, on the day of his 90th Anniversary by looking at some of his best and most iconic photos

Kenny Loggins celebrates 78 today

Loggins has had a prolific career spanning soft rock hits and iconic movie soundtracks, earning the title “King of Movie Soundtracks” with unforgettable and iconic hits like “Footloose” from the film of the same name and “Danger Zone” from Top Gun

David Bowie’s “Changes” was released on this day in 1972

Originally released on the album “Hunky Dory” in December 1971 and as a single on January 7, 1972, “Changes” remains one of David Bowie’s most popular and influential songs and became the last song he performed on stage

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

Pink Floyd’s “Crazy Diamond” Syd Barrett was born on this day in 1946

Syd Barrett was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd and had a key role in developing their early sound between their Psychedelic and experimental period. He was the main vocalist and songwriter until he left the band in 1968. We look back at Barrett’s life and career.

Shock Rocker Brian Warner aka Marilyn Manson turns 57

Marilyn Manson remains one of the most popular Rockers in the music scene and hasn’t abandoned controversy ever since the 1990’s when he first scandalized conservatives around the world with his looks, attitude and stage attics. Today he turns 57

Remembering Sun Records founder Sam Phillips on his birthday, a man who changed the music world

Sam Phillips had a pivotal role on the initial success of Rock N’ Roll music during the 1950’s with his label Sun Records, that served as a launching platform for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ike Turner among others, we look back at some of the highlights of Sun Records history on his 103rd anniversary

Blondie’s co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein turns 76 today

One of the leading musicians of the New Wave Rock music during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s as a guitar player of Blondie, Chris Stein turns 76 today

The Portishead singer and songwriter Beth Gibbons celebrates 61 today

Known for her hauntingly soulful voice and deeply emotive performances, Gibbons has become a revered figure in the world of music, particularly as the lead singer of the trip-hop band Portishead

10 essential music biopics

Biopics are a great way to get injected with some general and pop culture. In this list we pick 10 of the best music related biopics, from the wildlife of Rock Star Jim Morrison to the tortured French Chanson singer Édith Piaf

The influential and unique Michael Stipe turns 66 today

Michael Stipe was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and remains to this day a huge influence singers, songwriters and artists in general. He formed R.E.M. with guitar player Peter Buck in 1979 and the band was one of the first to successfully cross the boundaries of Indie music to the mainstream. Today Michael Stipe turns 66

The flawless and timeless debut album of The Doors

“The Doors” was released on January 4th, 1967, and remains a timeless and fresh Rock album, featuring classics such as “Break on Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire” or “The End,” this was one of the breakthrough albums of 1967 and one that embodies The Doors signature sound the most. We revisit one of the most flawless debut Rock albums of all time

The 1960’s counter-culture icon Country Joe McDonald celebrates 84 today

In 1967 with West Coast Psychedelic Rock band Country Joe & the Fish, Joe McDonald released the controversial anti-war anthem “The “Fish” Cheer/I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag” that became emblematic of the 1960’s Woodstock generation as well as the Vietnam veterans of the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Remembering The Queen Of Disco Donna Summer on her birthday

One of the most influential dance music singers of all time, Donna Summer was born on this day in 1948. She had an impressive successful career that included a string of hit singles during the 1970’s such as “I Feel Love” and “Hot Stuff”

The extraordinary Bo Diddley was born on this day

Bo Diddley created a signature guitar playing style that keeps influencing Rock music to this day and influenced artists from Buddy Holly to the New York Dolls. We look back at the career of one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time on his birthday

Remembering Marianne Faithfull

The singer and actress first came to prominence in 1964 with the Jagger/Richards penned “As Tears Go By” and shortly after became Mick Jagger’s steady girlfriend for over three years until drug addiction stroke her life costing her voice. She was born on this day in 1946

Brigitte Bardot 1934-2025

Often regarded as “Goddess on Earth” during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, Brigitte Bardot was one of the 20th century absolute icons. Her unique style defined an era, and she remained one of the most influential figures ever in Pop Culture and fashion throughout her life. A symbol of beauty, sex and freedom, Brigitte Bardot passes away at age 91 leaving behind a legacy of iconic films, music and a public image and fashion style that will remain influential.

In December 1967, The Doors perform on The Jonathan Winters Show

In December 1967 at the peak of their success and already counting with two controversial incidents in their career, The Ed Sullivan Show and the New Haven Jim Morrison’s stage arrest, The Doors were booked to perform The Jonathan Winters Show and delivered two songs. Watch the performances

The musical and lyrical perfection of “Songs of Leonard Cohen”

The debut album by Leonard Cohen was released on this day in 1967, besides containing many of Cohen’s most beloved and oft-covered songs, it’s musical and lyrical perfection

The Danish born Metallica co-founder and drummer Lars Ulrich celebrates 62, watch and listen to some of his best drumming performances

Born into a family of professional tennis players, Lars Ulrich career was until 16 oriented to also be a professional Tennis player but watching Deep Purple in concert as a child changed it all

Remembering the TV legend Steve Allen

Born on this day in 1921, Allen’s big break came in 1954 when he became the first host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC. Allen’s innovative blend of interviews, comedy sketches, and musical performances revolutionized late-night television and set the standard for generations of hosts to follow

Remembering the recording studio wizard Phil Spector- Listen to 10 of his essential studio masterpieces

Phil Spector was born 86 years ago today and aside of the controversies and scandals that surrounds his personal life, it is undeniable the influence and contribution that the creator of the “Wall of Sound” gave to music, producing and sometimes co-writing songs for artists such as The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles, John Lennon and the Ramones among others

The Last Christmas of George Michael

One of the biggest music stars and icons of the last four decades, George Michael left us on Christmas day nine years ago. We look back at his life and career and remember his strong legacy as an artist and human being.

Fairytale Of New York

There are some songs that hit you like a bullet the first time you hear them, sweeping you away into their world and eating into your emotional core, only to be washed away with time as over-exposure, over-praise and over-familiarity dull their brilliance to the point where you could happily never hear them again.

Remembering influential and famed composer Harry Warren

One of America’s most prolific film composers, Harry Warren, born on this day in 1893, wrote over 800 songs between 1918 and 1981, publishing over 500 of them. Among the well-known Warren songs, are included “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, “”Jeepers Creepers, ” “The Gold Diggers’ Song (We’re in the Money),” “That’s Amore,” “The More I See You,” “At Last” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo”

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

Ricky Martin turns 54 today

Ricky Martin is one of the leading Latin music artists worldwide and was able to cross boundaries and popularize that music style regardless of the language barriers

Eddie Vedder, still alive and doing well at 61

Eddie Vedder became popular as the lead singer of Pearl Jam, one of the leading bands on the Alternative Rock/Grunge movement during the early 90’s. He’s one of the last 90’s Seattle Rockers, today he turns 61

The French singer, actress and model Vanessa Paradis celebrates 53 today

Her career began at just 14 years old when she released the song “Joe le Taxi” in 1987 and later she had a highly publicized relationship with American actor Johnny Depp with whom she shares two children

On this day in 1967 one of the most legendary Christmas parties for Rock fans took place in London

On December 22nd, 1967, Christmas on Earth Continued featured an All-Star lineup that shockingly didn’t had the expected attendance, with names such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd among other very strong names, a future huge Rock Star and perhaps the world’s most legendary Rock DJ ever. Check our article to see how much you’d had to pay to attend this amazing Christmas party

Joe Meek’s “Telstar” performed by The Tornados becomes the first US No.1 by a British group in 1962

“Telstar” was named after the Telstar communications satellite and one of the first sci-fi-influenced pop songs, it became the first No.1 by a British group in the U.S but despite its success, it also contributed for Joe Meek’s mental health decline

The Bee Gees brothers Maurice and Robin Gibb were born on this day in 1949

The Bee Gees remains one of the most popular of all time, since the begging of their success during the late 1960’s with a string of Pop hits such as “Words,” “Massachusetts” and “To Love Somebody” till their crowning as Disco music kings during the 1970’s. Twins Maurice and Robin were born on this day in 1946

Remembering the Psychedelic Rock guitar legend James Gurley

James Gurley was one of the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock scene most distinctive guitarists, and with Big Brother and the Holding Company he recorded enduring 1960’s Rock classics such as “Summertime” or “Piece of my Heart”. But the experimental Detroit guitarist had a different life orientation and goal shortly before he moved to San Francisco in the 1960’s

In 1984 Madonna reaches No.1 with “Like A Virgin” for the very first time

Madonna established herself as one of the 1980’s biggest rising Pop stars when her smash hit “Like A Virgin” reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1984

Remembering the Beach Boy Carl Wilson on his 79th anniversary

Together with his brothers Brian and Dennis, Carl Wilson made the Beach Boys one of the most successful Rock bands of all time, he wrote and sung lead vocals on many of the band’s hits including “Good Vibrations” and “God Only Knows,” we look back briefly at his productive and influential career

The Legendary Frank Zappa was born on this day in 1940

Frank Zappa is one of the most influential musicians of all time with one of the most diverse and vast bodies of work, with a career that spanned for over 30 years, he was one of the 1960’s most revolutionary artists. He lived a life dedicated to music, arts and performing. Today would have been his 85th anniversary, we recap his life and career

Influential Alternative Rock Bassist Mike Watt Turns 68 today

Mike Watt started his career as a founder and member of the Punk fusion band Minutemen, since the tragic end of the band in 1985 due to the death of singer and guitarist D.Boon, that he has led a very successful career, influencing several bands and artists from Alternative to Grunge and collaborating with names such as Sonic Youth, Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frank Black among many others; he also toured as a member of the Stooges in 2003 . We look back at his career

The Disco hit “Ring My Bell” singer Anita Ward turns 69 today

Anita Ward reached No.1 in several charts around the world in 1979 with the Disco hit song “Ring My Bell,” but despite that achievement her career as a singer didn’t turn out well.

The Bangles “Walk Like an Egyptian” all the way to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1986

We cannot imagine any other version of this 1980’s smash hit, “Walk Like an Egyptian,” but the famous song, who reached No.1 on this day in 1986, was initially offered to two artists before being proposed to The Bangles, find out who

“The Catman” Peter Criss turns 80 today

As a member of KISS, he was known as The Catman, Peter Criss, co-founder, drummer and occasional vocalist of the band turns 80 today and we recap his career

1980’s Pop music icon Limahl turns 67 today

Limahl is mostly remembered for being part of the band Kajagoogoo and for his hit “The Neverending Story” in 1984. With a unique look that even inspired a Marvel superhero, Limahl it’s still one of the most recognizable 80’s Pop music icons. We look back at his life and career to celebrate his 67th anniversary.

Pet Shop Boys version of “Always on My Mind” was No.1 on this day in 1987

The surprising synth-pop version of the Country music classic “Always on My Mind,” popularized by Elvis Presley, gave Pet Shop Boys a worldwide hit, they peaked to No.1 on this day in 1987

Remembering “La Môme” Édith Piaf on her birthday

One of the most legendary singers of all time, Édith Piaf was born in Paris on this day in 1915, with songs such as “La Vie En Rose” she obtained international success and notoriety, we recap her life and career

The Life and Style Of The Legendary Keith Richards in Photographs

The Stone Keith Richards it’s eternal, for decades he has embodied the spirit of “Sex, Drugs and Rock N’ Roll”, he also has been a fashion icon since the 1960’s, we revisit on photos his life and style that continues to influence fashion and looks today

The Legendary Human Riff Keith Richards celebrates 82 today

Keith Richards has been nicknamed “Keef” and The Human Riff”, one of The Rolling Stones founders, he is a strong survivor, and he embodies the Drugs, Sex and Rock N’ Roll motto. Today, Keith turns 82, we look back at his life and career

Big Brother and the Holding Company guitarist Sam Andrew was born on this day in 1941

Guitarist Sam Andrew emerged from the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock music scene during the 1960’s, he formed Big Brother and the Holding Company, that achieved big notoriety with Janis Joplin as a vocalist. He was born on this day in 1941, and we recap his life and career

The legendary Bad Company and Free vocalist Paul Rodgers turns 76 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 76

The Glam Rock song “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade reached No.1 on this day in 1973

Straight from the Glam Rock era “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade it’s one of the most enduring and famous Christmas Rock songs, it reached No.1 on this day in 1973

On December 16, 1993, MTV premieres Nirvana’s unplugged concert

The most popular of all MTV Unplugged concerts was first aired by MTV in the U.S on December 16, 1993, and was later released as an album “Unplugged In New York” in 1994 shortly after Kurt Cobain’s death, and remains one of their most popular and best-selling works

ABBA’s co-founder and songwriter Benny Andersson turns 79, look back at 10 of the very best songs from the Swedish Pop music phenomenon

ABBA was formed in 1972, and quickly became a Swedish Pop sensation, but their international breakthrough came in 1974 when the band won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden with “Waterloo” and for eight years, the band scored an impressive string or chain, of No.1 hits all over the planet

ZZ Top’s Bill Gibbons celebrates 76 today

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

Don Johnson Turns 76 today

Don Johnson came to prominence during the 1980’s when he starred on the hit TV series “Miami Vice,” he had a very mediatic marriage with actress Melanie Griffith and tried a career as a Pop singer during the 1980’s

Influential Rock drummer Carmine Appice turns 79 today

Carmine Appice came to prominence during the 1960’s as part of the Psychedelic Rock band Vanilla Fudge, but his career after that has been one of the most diverse and influential in Rock music, being credited as one of the main pioneers and developers of the Heavy Metal and Hard Rock drumming technique. Appice was born 79 years ago today; we briefly recap his career.

Top 10 Best Rock and Pop Christmas Songs

The 1970’s and 1980’s were a strong and fertile ground for Pop and Rock artists to do Christmas songs and turning it into memorable No.1 hits, while not all of the songs on this list are from those decades and not all made it to No.1, they all are memorable and have resisted the test of time for decades

Top 12 Out of the Box Christmas Songs

Music it’s a big part of the Christmas everywhere and on this list, we celebrate the best 12 unexpected songs for the season. These are Pop Expresso’s picks for the best 12 Out of the Box songs you weren’t expecting to listen to this Christmas

The Motown Soul classic “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” gives Marvin Gaye his first No.1 in 1968 on the Hot 100

“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” was not initially written for Marvin Gaye, it was rejected as a single by Motown, and only after demanding and heavy airplay on the radio, it was made into a single. Marvin Gaye’s version remains the most acclaimed and popular, it reached No.1 in the Hot 100 on this day in 1968

Remembering “The Voice” Frank Sinatra

One of the most iconic entertainers of the 20th century Sinatra’s legacy endures as a symbol of timeless sophistication and talent

The Doors play their last concert with Jim Morrison at The Warehouse, New Orleans in 1970

In late 1970, The Doors were recording what would be their final studio album with Jim Morrison. Five days after Jim Morrison’s 27th birthday, on December 12th, the band plays at The Warehouse, a popular venue in New Orleans, without knowing it would be the last time the four of them would play together. Read about that evening and what allegedly happened to the tapes that recorded the show.

George Michael’s “Faith” goes No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1987

The song “Faith” gave George Michael his third No.1 single in the U.S Hot 100 as a solo artist and reinforced the former Wham! reputation as one of the greatest contemporary Pop and Rock songwriters. The song peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987

The Human League peaks to No.1 with their signature song, the smash hit “Don’t You Want Me” in 1981

Released on 27th November 1981, the synth-pop classic “Don’t You Want Me” gave The Human League their first and only No.1 on this day in 1981

On this day in 1963, The Beatles’ “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” was the No.1 song in the UK

The Beatles famous song “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” was nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and. On December 12th, 1964, it helped triggering the “Beatlemania” when it climbed to the No.1 charts in the UK

Singer Brenda Lee turns 81 today

Brenda Lee is mostly remembered by her 1960 hit “I’m Sorry,” but prior to that song she already had scored nine consecutive Top 10 Hot 100 songs. The singer was one of the first Country Pop artists to successfully achieve international fame. She was born on this day in 1944

Mötley Crüe’s bass boss Nikki Sixx turns 67 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

The talented bassist Darryl Jones celebrates 64 today

In 1993 Jones joined The Rolling Stones as their bassist. Since then, he has been an integral part of the band, performing on multiple tours and albums, but despite his significant contributions, he has never been officially inducted as a full member of the band

12 Top Placebo Songs

Back in the 1990’s, Placebo stood out due to their androgynous appearance and musical content, that differentiate them from the Brit Pop movement. Singer, guitarist and frontman Brian Molko turns 53 today

Remembering the legendary Otis Redding

Looking back at the life of Otis Redding who died at the peak of his career aged only 26 in a plane crash on December 10th, 1967

The Green Day drummer Tre Cool celebrates 53

Over the decades, Green Day released numerous successful albums, including “American Idiot,” which won a Grammy Award and became a defining rock opera of the 2000s

Donny Osmond celebrates 68 today

Osmond rose to fame as a member of the Osmond family, who achieved significant popularity in the 1960s and 1970s

Remembering Sinead O’Connor on her birthday

Sinead O’Connor came to prominence during the early 90’s with the smash hit “Nothing Compares 2 U”, and she had one of the most distinctive voices in music. She was born on this day in 1966

Jim Morrison 82nd Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the legendary and iconic Jim Morrison, we’ve put together six articles about his life and work, including a recap of his short but significant life, a quiz, a review of all The Doors six studio albums with Morrison, a collection of his best quotes and more

How Well Do You Know Jim Morrison?

Jim Morrison is a legend, his enduring legacy lives on to this day, and The Doors songs are timeless, but how well do you know him

27 Quotes by Jim Morrison

During his short lifetime, Jim Morrison gave many interviews and recorded several parts of his poetry. His opinions or insights were often deep, philosophical and visionary and circled around the subjects of freedom and death. We’ve assembled 27 quotes, which is a symbolic number for his 27 years of life, that will give you food for the soul

Jim Morrison: The Eternal Rock Poet

Together with The Doors he made some of the best and most timeless music in Rock, he lived fast, only 27 years, believing the “road to excess” would lead to the “palace of wisdom.” We look back at his influential life and career

The Last Official John Lennon Photo Session

John Lennon’s was murdered on the 8th of December 1980, 45 years ago today. On that tragic day, the photographer Annie Leibovitz met Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono at their flat in The Dakota building in New York to shoot a photo for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Five hours after the image was taken, Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman.

Tom Waits celebrates 76 today

With an immense and respected body of work often blends elements of blues, jazz, and vaudeville, he created a unique sound that has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base

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

A Banquet After The Trip: Revisiting the 1968 Rolling Stones “Beggars Banquet”

The “Beggars Banquet” LP it’s part of what people usually call “The Rolling Stones Golden Period,” that saw the releases of sequential stunning and influential albums by the band, this was also the last album featuring Brian Jones as an active member of the band. Released on December 6th, 1968, we revisit this enormous Rock classic

The legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads was born on this day in 1956

The Quiet Riot founder and Ozzy Osbourne’s band first guitarist, Randy Rhoads, is regarded as defining heavy metal lead guitar. He played a key role on developing Ozzy’s solo career signature sound and has influenced countless guitar players over the years. Randy passed away in 1982 at 25 but his strong legacy lives on. We recap his life and career

The influential R.E.M. guitar player Peter Buck was born on this day in 1956

The R.E.M. founder and guitar player Peter Buck it’s one Alternative Rock’s most popular artists. Aside of R.E.M. Buck has collaborated with numerous artists and bands, being as a musician or producer, he was pivotal in the development of the Alternative Rock music and to this day a huge influence among guitar players and songwriters. We recap his life and career

Roy Orbison passed away 37 years ago today

The influential singer and songwriter Roy Orbison left a more than thirty years legacy of absolute music classics such as “Crying,” “In Dreams,” “Oh Pretty Woman” and “You Got It.” On December 6th, 1988, Orbison passed away suddenly at the age of 52. We recap his life and career

The Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway Free Festival: The final stab on the 1960’s peace and love generation

December 6th, 1969, became one of the darkest days on Rock history, along with the Manson Family murders, The Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway Free Festival in California, gave the final stab on the 1960’s peace and love generation

Europe rules the world with “The Final Countdown” in 1986

Inspired lyrically by David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” Europe’s “The Final Countdown” reached number one in 25 countries, including the United Kingdom on December 6th, 1986

12 Of Little Richard’s Best Quotes

The legendary Rocker was never too shy to speak his mind whatever was his state of spirit or mind. Here’s 12 of his best quotes

38 years ago, Belinda Carlisle gets her only Hot 100 No.1 in 1987 with “Heaven Is a Place on Earth”

Featuring very special guests, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” became Belinda Carlisle’s signature song, it peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1987

Dennis Wilson, the freedom lover Beach Boy was born on this day in 1944

Dennis Wilson co-founded the Beach Boys with his brothers Carl and Brian as a drummer, but despite the band’s image and name he was the only real surfer on it. Dennis was a freedom lover and a bohemian; he crossed paths with Charles Manson and The Manson Family and recorded a cult masterpiece in 1977 “Pacific Ocean Blue.” Dennis was born on this day in 1944

On this day in 1971 there was literally “smoke on the water” on Lake Geneva during a Frank Zappa concert

The famous Montreux Casino in Switzerland was engulfed by flames during a Frank Zappa concert and later immortalized on the Deep Purple’s song “Smoke on the Water” who were there on the spot, it happened on this day in 1971. Learn more about one of Rock’s most legendary moments

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

The “Prince of Darkness” was born on this day in 1948

Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was released on this day in 1984

During the 1980’s Christmas songs made by modern Pop music artists reached a new level when on December 3rd the single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid was released featuring some of the biggest Pop stars at the time such as Bono, George Michael, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Boy George among many others

How Well Do You Know Ozzy Osbourne?

He is a legend and one of the most influential Rock singers ever, but how well do you know The Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne? Do the quiz now to find out

Remembering Scott Weiland who passed away 10 years ago today in 2015

One of Rock’s greatest and more distinctive voices over the last 30 plus years, Scott Weiland passed away 10 years ago today in 2015 at age 48. Together with the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver he made songs that are now regarded as solid classics such as “Plush” or “Interstate Love Song”

Pop Princess Britney Spears turns 44 today

Britney Spears became famous in the late 1990’s with songs such as “Opps!…I Did It Again” and “…Baby One More Time”, she has sold over 100 million records worldwide making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, today the Pop Princess turns 44

Rod Stewart’s disco hit “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” peaks to No.1 in 1979

“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” it’s still one of the most recognizable songs worldwide, one of Rod Stewart’s signature songs, reached No.1 in 1979, however was involved in controversy

David Bowie releases “Rubber Band” in 1966, his debut single on Deram

The early years of David Bowie career didn’t really produce any hit songs, in 1966 the 19-year-old Bowie was signed to the new hip label Deram and released his first single on it “Rubber Band,” a Baroque-Pop song that was a sales flop

The Doors influential drummer John Densmore turns 81 today

John Densmore is one of Rock’s most unique drummers, he has developed a personal technique in which he blends among other styles Jazz, Tribal beats and Rock. With The Doors he became famous and scored several hits during the late 1960’s. We look back at his life and career

The Sex Pistols unleash “the filth and the fury” on BBC’s Today show on this day in 1976

On December 1st 1976, only a few days after two TV appearances, the Sex Pistols unexpectedly returned to the British TV, all because of Freddie Mercury. But the Today show, in which they were a last minute replacement of Queen didn’t end well for the host

Buddy Holly premieres on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1957

Buddy Holly and The Crickets first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 1st, 1957, watch Buddy performing “That’ll Be the Day” at the famous TV show

Billy Idol celebrates 70

Billy Idol is regarded as one of the most influential figures to emerge from the punk-to-pop transition era

The legendary Dick Clark was born 96 years ago today

With his TV show American Bandstand, Dick Clark introduced and promoted an impressive number of new Rock, Pop and Soul artists from the 1950’s throughout the 1980’s. He was born on this day in 1929

This is “Thriller” Michael Jackson’s Groundbreaking Album

Back in 1982 Michael Jackson wasn’t quite yet the biggest Pop star in the world, but with “Thriller” that would change in just a few months when on November 30th his masterpiece “Thriller” was released. We revisit “Thriller,” one of the most groundbreaking and influential Pop albums ever made

Remembering John Mayall

Often referred to as the “Godfather of British Blues,” his contributions to the genre are immeasurable. Through his work with the Bluesbreakers, he helped bring blues music to a wider audience and played a crucial role in the careers of some of rock and blues’ greatest musicians

“Come Together” gives The Beatles their 18th US No.1 in 1969

The Beatles song “Come Together” was released as a double A-Side single with “Something”, on November 29th, 1969, reached No.1 on the Hot 100, making it their 18th No.1 in the U.S

The Mamas & The Papas’ Denny Doherty was born on this day in 1940

Together with The Mamas & The Papas, Denny Doherty became one of the most successful artists of the 1960’s. The band had a string of worldwide Pop hits between 1966 and 1968 including “California Dreamin'” where he sings lead vocals

ABBA goes No.1 in 1980 with “Super Trouper”

On November 1980 Swedish hit machine ABBA scored their ninth No.1 single in the UK with “Super Trouper”

In 1964, with their “teen death song”, the vocal band The Shangri-Las went No.1 “Leader of the Pack”

The “teen death songs” genre that was bizarrely popular during the early 1960’s, in 1964 the vocal band The Shangri-Las jumped on the band wagon and made one of the most memorable songs within that style, “Leader of the Pack”

John Lennon steps on a concert stage for the last time in 1974

After losing a bet with his friend Elton John who collaborated with him on his No.1 hit “Whatever Gets You Through the Night,” John Lennon made a special appearance on Elton John’s concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York on November 28th, 1974

Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron turns 63 today

Matt Cameron is one of the most influential drummers that came out from the Seattle Grunge scene, becoming famous in the early 1990’s as the drummer for Soundgarden and later Pearl Jam, today he turns 63

The 1962 “Hey! Baby” singer Bruce Channel turns 85 today

Bruce Channel’s biggest hit “Hey! Baby” influenced John Lennon harmonica riff that he used on The Beatles debut single “Love Me Do.” Today he turns 85

Legendary Motown’s founder and boss Berry Gordy turns 96 today

Berry Gordy founded Motown in 1959, and it became one of the world’s biggest music labels with acts such as The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5 among many others. Today he turns 96

Whitney Houston starts a record-breaking 14 week at No.1 on the Hot 100 with “I Will Always Love You” in 1992

Used as the theme song for the movie “The Bodyguard,” Whitney Houston’s rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” broke several records and became Houston’s signature song. Read some facts about the song and her 1992 version

Nirvana performed an unique version of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on the British TV show Top of the Pops on this day in 1991

In 1991 Nirvana were invited to play the popular British TV Show Top of the Pops. Not happy with the show’s demand to lip-sync Kurt Cobain literally tried to swallow the microphone while singing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” an octave lower

R.E.M. gets their first Top 10 Hit in 1987 with “The One I Love”

R.E.M. gained a significant cult following on the indie music circuit during the 1980’s, but despite an eight-year-old career and having already released five albums it wasn’t until 1987 that they got their first big hit with “The One I Love”

The “Dirty Dancing” theme song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987

“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, was released in 1987 as the theme song of the “Dirty Dancing” movie soundtrack and had such a huge success worldwide that today is still one of the most frequently played songs on radio

The Sex Pistols brings the Punk to the masses when they appeared on British TV twice on the same day in 1976

In 1976, British TV gave the Sex Pistols airtime twice in the same day, the band were guests on the BBC’s Nationwide show and starred on a documentary about Punk on ITV’s “The London Weekend”

In 1960 Elvis Presley gets his third US No.1 with “Are You Lonesome Tonight?”

In April 1960, after Elvis Presley’s two-year service in the United States Army, he recorded “Are You Lonesome Tonight? at the suggestion of manager Colonel Tom Parker, the song went No.1 on this day in 1960

The legendary Jimi Hendrix was born 83 years ago

Today marks the 83rd anniversary of Jimi Hendrix. We look back at his life and career and how he changed the game for Rock guitarists and his enduring influence and popularity 55 years after his untimely death

Cream played their farewell on this day in 1968

Cream ended their activity as a band in 1968 just three years after they were formed by Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, despite their huge commercial success and their critical acclaimed music

The Sex Pistols release “Anarchy in the U.K” in 1976

The Sex Pistols “Anarchy in the U.K” became the absolute No.1 Punk Rock anthem, it was first released as a single on November 26th, 1976

Remembering the Queen Of Rock, Tina Turner

A voice and figure that crossed through several generations in a planetary scale was born on this day in 1939

Remembering Mark Lanegan on his birthday

Mark Lanegan came to prominence during the 1990’s as part of the Seattle Grunge scene. As the vocalist of the Screaming Trees and later as a solo artist, he left a body of work that included songs such as “Nearly Lost You” and “The River Rise.” He was born 61 years ago today

Percy Sledge was born 85 years ago today

The singer of “When A Man Loves a Woman” Percy Sledge had one of the most recognizable soul music voices of all time

The Beatles “White Album”: A collection of stunning songs by a fragmented band

On November 22nd, 1968, The Beatles released their only double studio album and the first on their newly created label Apple, self-titled “The Beatles,” more commonly known as “The White Album”. We revisit the 1968 classic album and the impact it had on the band’s career

INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence died 28 years ago today

In 1997 the music world was shocked to find about the suicide of INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence at age only 37. The Australian rocker was found dead 28 years ago today

Guitarist Steven Van Zandt turns 75 today

Steven Van Zandt became famous as the charismatic guitarist of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, today he turns 75

KC and The Sunshine Band go No.1 with the Disco-Funk hit “That’s The Way (I Like It)” in 1975

The song has been sampled several times and played an important part in the development of the Disco sound, on this day in 1975 “That’s The Way (I Like It)” peaked to No.1

The Partridge Family debut single “I Think I Love You” peaks to No.1 in 1970

“I Think I Love You” was released as the debut single by The Partridge Family pop group, featuring David Cassidy on lead vocals and Shirley Jones on background vocals. It premiered on the first episode of The Partridge Family TV series in 1970 and peaked to No.1 on the Hot 100

Olivia Newton-John scores another No.1 hit in 1981 with “Physical”

“Physical” became the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John only US No.1 in November 1981 but it was originally written for a very famous singer

Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” peaks to No.1 in the UK in 1981

“Under Pressure” is regarded as one of the finest moments in Rock music due to the vocal power of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury together, know more about how the song came to be

Billy Idol knocks teen Pop sensation from No.1 with “Mony Mony”

Billy Idol peaked to No. 1 on the U.S Hot 100 on November 1987 with a Tommy James song “Mony Mony,” knocking teen Pop sensation Tiffany of the top of the charts with another Tommy James song “I Think We’re Alone Now”

In 1955 Bo Diddley is banned from The Ed Sullivan Show

In 1955 Bo Diddley became the first Rock Star to be banned from The Ed Sullivan Show, find out why

Norman Greenbaum turns 83 today

Norman Greenbaum remains mostly remembered for his 1969 hit No.1 hit “Spirit in the Sky.” today the singer-songwriter turns 83

In 1973 a fan in The Who concert audience replaces Keith Moon

In 1973 the legendary and excessive Keith Moon collapsed during a The Who concert in San Francisco, he was replaced by a fan in the audience

I am a photograph: The many lives of Amanda Lear in images

She rose to prominence as a fashion icon in the 1960s and served as muse to some of modern history’s most iconic figures, including Salvador Dali, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, but her origins remain one of Pop Culture’s most fascinating enigmas. Explore her fascinating life through over 100 photographs

The many lives of the enthralling and enigmatic Amanda Lear

Reflections on the (Young) Rascals

It might seem odd to use the word “underrated” to describe a band with three #1 singles and six top twenty LPs, but then, the (Young) Rascals were an odd kind of band. And for all their (considerable) commercial success, they are rarely spoken of with the same respect as other bands from the same era, despite their groundbreaking achievements. Time to redress the balance…

In 1993 Nirvana goes acoustic for MTV Unplugged

On November 18th, 1993, Nirvana, together with their new guitarist Pat Smear (formerly from Punk band The Germs) and featuring Classical Cellist Lori Goldstein, performed live at the Sony Studios in New York an intimate concert for the MTV Unplugged series

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett turns 63 today

He joined Metallica in 1983 and is now one of the most influential guitarists in the world, today Kirk Hammett turns 63

Kim Wilde turns 65 today

Kim Wilde stands as one of the greatest New Wave and Pop female artists of all time. The British singer scored several Hit singles during the 1980’s including “Kids in America,” “Cambodia,” “You Came” and “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”

Jeff Buckley was born on this day in 1966

He rose to prominence with his version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” in 1994 and was the son of the famous 1960’s Folk singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley was one of the most promising singer-songwriters of his generation, he passed away in 1997 at age 30, he was born 59 years ago today

In 1985 Wham! “Make It Big” twice

In 1985 Wham! were one of the biggest pop bands (or duos) in the world and after a discreet debut with their first album “Fantastic” released in 1982, they went on to release their best selling and worldwide success “Make It Big” that included some of the 1980’s most memorable Pop music

RuPaul has been working it since 1960

Rupaul has been on the limelight for over 3 decades and has influenced not only Drag Queens all around the world from music to TV to fashion to movies and became one of the most recognizable Pop Icons and the first Drag Queen to achieve worldwide superstar mainstream success, today it’s Rupaul’s 65th birthday

“Whatever Gets You Through the Night,” the John Lennon and Elton John collaboration peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100

Together with Elton John, “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” gave Lennon his first and only solo No.1 in the U.S during his lifetime. Read the story behind it

Former Undertones’ Feargal Sharkey peaks to No. 1 with a “A Good Heart” in 1985

Irish singer Feargal Sharkey, formerly of the Undertones got his first No.1 on November 16th, 1985, with the song “A Good Heart,” the song did well across Europe, but it fared less well in the US

Starship goes No.1 on the Hot 100 with “We Built This City” in 1985

Born from the ashes of the 1960’s Psychedelic Rock greats Jefferson Airplane and from Jefferson Starship, the band Starship music was opposite worlds away from its previous incarnations but despite it, they made some memorable 1980’s songs that everyone knows and still remembers

British singer and actress Petula Clark turns 93 today

Petula Clark, “the first lady of British invasion” became worldwide famous with her 1960’s songs such as “Downtown,” today she turns 93

Frida Lyngstad one of the voices from ABBA was born on this day in 1945

Together with Agnetha, Frida completed the ABBA vocal duo that offered the world memorable Pop hits that last to these days, she became a Princess by marriage in 1992 and today Frida turns 79

The Electronic music pioneer Wendy Carlos celebrates 86 today

Carlos gained international fame in 1968 with the release of “Switched-On Bach”, an album of Johann Sebastian Bach compositions performed entirely on the Moog synthesizer. The record was groundbreaking, popularizing the synthesizer in mainstream music and winning three Grammy Awards. She also composed the iconic scores for Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” in 1971 and “The Shining” in 1980

Ray Charles’ “Georgia on My Mind” peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1959

First recorded in 1930, it was with the Ray Charles version that “Georgia on My Mind” knew the popularity that stands to this day

T’Pau peaks to No.1 with “China in Your Hand” in 1987

British band T’Pau had a strong impact on Pop music during the late 1980’s that didn’t last long enough, however they were able to produce some of the 1980’s most popular songs

The bassist David Ellefson celebrates 61 today

In 1983, Ellefson moved to Los Angeles, where he met Dave Mustaine, and together, they formed Megadeth, one of the “Big Four” thrash metal bands, alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax

1960’s Bubblegum Pop Hitmaker Brian Hyland turns 82

He rose to prominence during the early 1960’s with the smash hit songs “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” and “Sealed with a Kiss”, today former Pop idol sensation Brian Hyland turns 82

Influential singer-songwriter Neil Young turns 80 today

Neil Young first rose to prominence as part of the Buffalo Springfield in the late 1960’s. He was pivotal in the development of Folk Rock and Grunge Rock and pioneered many different music trends throughout the years. He turns 80 today

Hot Chocolate lead singer Errol Brown was born on this day in 1943

Hot Chocolate became notorious during the 1970’s with the smash hits “You Sexy Thing” and “Every 1’s a Winner”, their lead singer Errol Brown was born on this day 82 years ago

In 1983 The Rolling Stones music video “Undercover of the Night” gets censored

The controversial Rolling Stones video “Undercover of the Night” was aired on the TV Show The Tube after an interview with Mick Jagger on November 11th, 1983, however, the part where Jagger gets shot in the head was edited out

Remembering Roy Thomas Baker

Baker co-produced several of Queen’s early albums, including Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, and Jazz. His work on “Bohemian Rhapsody” is particularly renowned, showcasing his innovative production techniques. Baker’s production credits also included albums for The Cars, Journey, Foreigner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and The Smashing Pumpkins, among others

Chaka Khan gets back on the charts in 1984 with Prince’s “I Feel for You”

“I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan was first recorded and released by Prince on his 1979 self-titled album “Prince” but it was with Khan’s 1984 version that became a hit

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”

Remembering the British shock-rock pioneer and politician Screaming Lord Sutch

A colorful personality in British music and politics, Sutch was known for his wild rock persona and equally unconventional political career, blending entertainment and activism in ways that made him a beloved cult figure in the UK

David Bowie scores his first U.K No.1 in 1975 rehashing “Space Oddity”

“Space Oddity” was first released as a Phillips single on 11 July 1969 to tie in with the Apollo 11 moon landing but it wasn’t up until 1975 that peaked to No.1

Prince and the New Power Generation massive hit “Cream” peaks to No.1 in 1991

The album “Diamonds and Pearls” featured a string of hits mostly Funk oriented, and defined a highly creative period for Prince

Rolling Stone magazine launches its first number in 1967

Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco, California in 1967, featuring John Lennon on the cover and offering a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. Over the years, despite controversy, the magazine has been able to maintain its position as the mother of all pop culture magazines

Remembering Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Tom Fogerty on his birthday

The Creedence Clearwater Revival guitarist and composer, was born on this day in 1941

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

Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” tops the charts in 1986

It’s one of the 1980’s most memorable songs, the hit ballad “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin, composed by Giorgio Moroder and featured on the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun”

In 1987 Teenage Pop sensation Tiffany scores her first and only No.1 with “I Think We’re Alone Now”

Originally a 1967 US hit for James and the Shondells, “I Think We’re Alone Now” got re-popularized when 17-year-old Tiffany covered the song for her debut studio album, “Tiffany” in 1987

Joe Cocker’s cover of The Beatles “With a Little Help from My Friends” peaked to No.1 in 1969 with a little help from Jimmy Page

Now a Psychedelic Rock staple and classic, in 1969, when Cocker was still relatively unknown in the U.S, he dared to perform his Beatles cover “With a Little Help from My Friends” at the Woodstock Festival, in what end up being one of Woodstock’s most memorable performances ever

Cher gets her first No.1 as a solo artist in 1971 with “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves”

With the famous opening lines “born in the wagon of a traveling show” “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves” remains one of Cher’s best-selling singles of all time and one of her most iconic songs

The Rolling Stones score their second Hot 100 No.1 in 1965 with “Get Off of My Cloud”

“Get Off of My Cloud” it’s one of the Rolling Stones earliest original hits and earned the band their second U.S Hot 100 No.1 on November 6, 1965

The Beach Boys return to the charts in 1988 with “Kokomo”

The Beach Boys unexpectedly returned to the top of the charts, without Brian Wilson, in 1988 with their Pop song “Kokomo,” part of the “Cocktail” movie soundtrack.

The Monkees debut single “Last Train to Clarksville” reaches No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1966

The Monkees were one of the 1960’s most memorable American pop acts and released a string of hit songs between 1966 and 1969

Bryan Adams turns 66 today

Bryan Adams is one of the best-selling Rock artists of all time, with a career that has spanned now for over 40 years, today he turns 66

In 1990 Vanilla Ice becomes the first Rap artist to reach No.1 on the Hot 100

On November 3rd, 1990 “Ice Ice Baby” became the first ever Rap song to reach No.1 on the mainstream singles charts and also a worldwide hit

In 1984 Paul McCartney climbs to No.1 with his soundtrack album “Give My Regards to Broad Street”

Released in 1984, Paul McCartney’s movie “Give My Regards to Broad Street” was the attempt of the former Beatle to bring back the same feeling as The Beatles movies during the 1960’s, however the soundtrack to the movie did better than the movie itself

Billy Ocean’s “Caribbean Queen” climbs to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1984

Billy Ocean had an amazing string of Pop hits during the 1980’s such as “Caribbean Queen” that went No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1984

The Canadian singer-songwriter k.d lang celebrates 64 today

In the early 1990s, Lang made a bold transition from traditional country to pop and adult contemporary with her landmark album Ingenue, featuring the hit single “Constant Craving”

In 1991 U2 embraces Alternative Rock and hit No.1 with “The Fly”

When Alternative Rock started to rule the music charts and airwaves all across the planet in the early 1990’s, U2 jumped quickly on the band wagon and released their single “The Fly,” reaching No.1 for the second time on the U.K singles charts

“Suspicious Minds,” the song that gave back Elvis Presley’s career success, went No.1 in 1969

“Suspicious Minds” became The King’s last U.S No.1 before his death when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on November 1, 1969, and gave back to Presley his career success

Anthony Kiedis turns 63 today

Anthony Kiedis is one of Rock’s most charismatic singers, he started out as a child/teenage actor in the late 1970’s and made his way to Rock stardom with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the most influential bands over the last 40 years. Today he turns 63

Blondie releases “Hanging on the Telephone” in 1978

In 1978 Blondie already had established themselves as one of the biggest New Wave and Rock bands in the world, with their unique blending of Bubblegum Pop and Punk

Enya’s “Orinoco Flow” peaks to No.1 in 1988

Rare are the occasions where mainstream Pop meets and blends with New Age/World Music, but Enya did achieve to break that niche wall into the mainstream Pop with “Orinoco Flow”

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

Spanish duo Baccara reaches No.1 with Disco hit “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” in 1977

Baccara were a curious case of success, their disco hit “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” was a tremendous success worldwide in 1977 and it’s one of the thirty all-time singles to have sold 10 million copies or more worldwide

Simon Le Bon turns 67 today

Nothing screams more modern classic Pop music than Duran Duran 1980’s hits, the iconic frontman Simon Le Bon,turns 67 today

The Jimi Hendrix Experience magnus opus, “Electric Ladyland”

“Electric Ladyland” it’s a milestone in Rock music, this album it’s perfect from many points of views, and it was the last time Jimi Hendrix was able to work consistently in studio composing music

The Rolling Stones debut at The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 followed by a riot

Still fresh from their recent success, The Rolling Stones played the famous The Ed Sullivan Show while in the U.S for the first time

Judas Priest’s Glenn Tipton turns 78

Glenn Tipton, regarded as one of the most influential Heavy Metal guitarists, was essential on the development of Judas Priest’s signature sound

Remembering the legendary 1950’s artist The Big Bopper on his 95th birthday

The Big Bopper remains one of the 1950’s Rock N’ Roll legendary artists, that cemented his name in history with “Chantilly Lace” and was one of the victims of the infamous “day the music died”

It’s the “Stone Alone” Bill Wyman Birthday

He is one of Rock’s absolute icons, an essential part of the Rolling Stones early sound and music, though he quit the band in 1993, Bill Wyman it’s still seen as the “official” Stones bass player. Today, the “Stone Alone” turns 89

Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” goes No.1 in 1982

Culture Club was a Pop phenomenon during the early 1980’s. Lead by the charismatic and eccentric Boy George, the band had a string of worldwide hit songs starting in 1982 with “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”

Weird Al Yankovic turns 66 today

One of the most popular parody singers Weird Al Yankovic was born on this day in 1959

In 1964 the Swinging London singer Sandie Shaw reaches No.1 in the U.K with “(There’s) Always Some Thing There to Remind Me”

The barefoot groovy Sandy Shaw got her first hit “(There’s) Always Some Thing There to Remind Me,” penned by the songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1964

Remembering the rocker Bobby Fuller on his birthday

Bobby Fuller is mostly remembered for his version of “I Fought the Law” in 1966, the singer died prematurely at 23 years old. We remember him on his 83rd birthday

Snoop Dogg turns 54 today

Snoop Dogg came to prominence in 1993 with Hip Hop classic “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”

Remembering the iconic Divine

In the mid-1960s, Gleen Milstead formed a transformative friendship with filmmaker John Waters, who dubbed him “Divine” and cast him in a series of provocative films that pushed the boundaries of taste and convention including the now cult movie “Pink Flamingos” in 1972 and later during the 1980’s in the memorable movies “Polyester” and “Hairspray”

Revisiting David Bowie’s 1973 “Pin Ups”

“Pin Ups” stands as a landmark on tribute albums, but it’s so much more than that. David Bowie doesn’t only cover this collection of 1960’s British Rock songs, he reinvents them

1980’s Pop sensation Sinitta turns 62

During the mid 1980’s Sinitta scored several hit songs, and became a Pop sensation mainly in Europe, produced by the famous hit and pop star makers Stock, Aitken and Waterman. We look back at her life and career

Remembering the Legendary Chuck Berry

John Lennon said once “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.” Today on his birthday we remember the legendary and influential Rocker

In 1967 the Bee Gees climb to the top of the charts with their massive hit “Massachusetts”

“Massachusetts” was part of a hit singles string released by the brothers Gibb between 1967 and 1968 and it peaked to the top of the charts in 1967. We have some curious facts about this classic

In 1966 The Jimi Hendrix Experience debut as a band in France, supporting the French Yé-Yé superstar Johnny Hallyday

On October 18, 1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the Olympia in Paris as a support act for the French Yé-Yé superstar Johnny Hallyday and were recorded for the first time

Ace Frehley 1951-2025

Without Ace Frehley — a.k.a. The Spaceman — KISS might never have existed as the world came to know them, nor built the legacy and mythology that followed. Frehley, who passed away at age 74 on October 16, contributed to the development of the band’s iconic, instantly recognizable sound in equal measure to each of the other three founding members. During the band’s most memorable period, Frehley was an essential part of both the KISS sound and image.

The Bee Gees get a last win with “You Win Again” in 1987

Once the kings of the 1970’s Disco sound, the Bee Gees saw a backlash to their music during most of the 1980’s decade but got a last taste of success with their hit “You Win Again” in 1987

Search And Destroy: 40 Essential Punk Rock Songs

Punk Rock reached the masses in 1977, 48 years ago. Check the list for the 40 Essential songs.

Postcards from Paris: 4. L’Île de la Grande Jatte – Sunday In The Park With George

To conclude this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today’s stop explores L’Île de la Grande Jatte, where Georges Seurat’s iconic painting and Sondheim’s musical Sunday in the Park with George intertwine art, history, and imagination

The 25 Best And Most Influential Rock and Pop Albums of 1968

Blue Cheer, The Silver Apples and Iron Butterfly were some of the new artists to emerge in 1968, pivotal on the development of Grunge, Heavy Metal and Electronic Music. We countdown the 25 best and most influential Rock and Pop albums of 1968 on video

The Life and Career of Nico

From Berlin to Chelsea Hotel, model, actress, singer, Warhol Superstar, Rock Star lover, were just some of the roles Nico lived during her short but intense life. She is best remembered as one of The Velvet Underground’s vocalists on their debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” but Nico’s stunning songs and solo career left an undeniable influence on modern music. We look back at her life on her 87birthday

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea turns 63 today

Flea is regarded as one of the most influential bass players of the last 40 years, together with the Red Hot Chili Peppers he has a career that has been fulfilled with success, today, he turns 63

Postcards from Paris: 3. Montmartre – Here lies Dalida…

Continuing this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today a dive into the life and career of Dalida. A diva before the concept was widely understood, she might have been expected to enjoy a short run of hits before being steamrollered by rock ‘n’ roll, but Dalida had something that almost none of her rivals had – a real sense of rhythm.

In 1973 France slams the door on Keith Richards and he’s sentenced to 1 year in prison for drug trafficking

Keith Richards certainly lived up to his reputation during the 1960’s and 1970’s, but in 1973 France slammed the door on Keef. Find out more about it

Folk-Protest singer Barry McGuire turns 90 today

Barry McGuire had a No.1 hit in 1965 with the protest song “Eve of Destruction” which its lyrics remain contemporary and relevant to this day

The Four Tops signature song “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” reaches No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1966

One of Motown’s favorites, The Four Tops, reached for the second time No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 15th, 1966, with “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” a memorable hit for the band

Postcards from Paris: 2. La Sorbonne – Synths, Sax and Situationists

Continuing this week’s special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones, today a dive into the underground music scene of the late 1960s and 1970s. Out of the aftermath of May 1968 emerged a strange and fascinating new music scene in France — a fusion of chanson’s poetic heart, jazz’s improvisational mind, and rock’s electric muscle. From those unlikely parts, an underground genre was born

The British singer Cliff Richard turns 85

With more than 250 million records sold worldwide since the beginning of his career in the 1950’s, the singer was never able to successfully break into the American music market, despite dominating the British music scene pre-Beatles

Why was the amazing “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” only released 28 years later after it was filmed

One of Rock’s finest moments, the TV special “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” was projected by The Rolling Stones to be a blend of Rock music and Circus acts and as a promotion for their album “Beggars Banquet,” featuring a parade of Rock stars such as John Lennon, Yoko Ono, The Who and Eric Clapton among others. However, the band shelved the film until 1996…find out why

Postcards from Paris: 1. La Place de la Nation – the first free festival

This week a special series of 4 Postcards from Paris by the brilliant Gareth Jones. In 1963 in Paris, the first ever large-scale free rock’n’roll festival took place. Read the detailed history of this historical event.

“The Red Rocker” Sammy Hagar turns 78 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 78

George Michael’s “Praying for Time” goes No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 in 1990

Despite the intentional lack of promotion or marketing, “Praying for Time” turned out to be one of the George Michael’s greatest hits, on this day in 1990 it reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100

Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called to Say I Love You” goes No.1 on Hot 100 in 1984

After reaching No.1 in the U.K, Stevie Wonder climbs to No. 1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “I Just Called to Say I Love You” on October 13th, 1984

Nancy Spungen’s infamous death at New York’s Chelsea Hotel and Sid Vicious heroin overdose

On the morning of October 12, 1978, Nancy Spungen, the twenty-year-old girlfriend of former Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, was found dead in a blood-stained bathroom in their room at the Chelsea Hotel in Manhattan, New York

“True Blue, “Madonna’s tribute to Sean Penn climbs to No.1 in 1986

“True Blue” lyrics were inspired by Madonna’s feelings for her then husband, actor Sean Penn, it charted worldwide in 1986

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

Remembering Édith Piaf

Édith Piaf still typifies French chanson in the eyes and ears of a world since changed beyond all recognition

The fabulous David Lee Roth turns 71 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

French song “Je T’Aime…Moin Non Plus” by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin reaches No.1 but gets censored by BBC

In 1969 BBC’s Top of the Pops refused to air for the first time in their history the No.1 song, “Je T’Aime…Moi Non Plus” by Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, the French song became one of the most censored during the 1960’s

The Who’s bass player John Entwistle “The Ox” was born 81 years ago today

For many, John Entwistle did for the bass what Hendrix did for the guitar. The Ox was born on this day in 1944, we look back at his life and career

John Lennon: An intimate portrait

On October 9th, 1940, in Liverpool, England, one of 20th century and all times absolute icons, was born, we look back at the life and career of John Lennon

The Alternative Rock Icon P.J Harvey turns 56 today

P.J Harvey rose to fame in the early 90’s through the Alternative Rock scene gathering loyal fans such as Kurt Cobain and John Peel

“Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles goes No.1 on Hot 100 in 1961

It’s one of the most covered songs in the world and it was one of Ray Charles concert staples

*Gabba Gabba Hey It’s Johnny Ramone Birthday!

Johnny Ramone, a founding member and guitarist of legendary Punk band Ramones was born on this day in 1948

Revisiting John Lennon’s “Imagine”

Released in September 1971 in the U.S and on October 8th, 1971, worldwide, “Imagine” it’s definitely John Lennon’s most popular solo album, it includes some of his most enduring and famous songs such as “Imagine” and “Jealous Guy,” we revisit this enduring Rock classic

How the Sex Pistols destroyed two contracts with two major record labels and end up a (then) smaller one

In 1976 The Sex Pistols were the hottest Punk band for record labels to sign, but major’s EMI who signed them on October 8th, and A&M dropped them way before the end of their contracts giving small label Virgin the opportunity to sign them for good. Find out why

Montserrat Caballé and Freddie Mercury: When Rock and Opera blend majestically and perfectly in “Barcelona”

On October 6, 2018, Spanish operatic soprano Montserrat Caballé passed away at age 85, we’ll remember her for the impressive operatic career and for her majestic and daring 1987 duet with Freddie Mercury

Revisiting Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ Released 28 Years Ago

After asserting herself on ‘janet.’ four years earlier, Janet Jackson returned to the studio to craft the sprawling and diverse sounds of “The Velvet Rope” in 1997

John Lennon U.S deportation case finally shuts down when he gets his green card in 1976

For five years, John Lennon engaged on a legal battle with the U.S government to be allowed to live and work there after the U.S immigration sent him a deportation letter stating that he was not welcomed to live and work in the U.S

Joy Division release debut single “Transmission” in 1979

The Manchester Post Punk Joy Division releases their debut single “Transmission” in 1979

Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres Turns 72

He is one of Rock’s most successful drummers with a career spanning for over 40 years now and for now, one of the 3 founding members of Bon Jovi still playing in the band. Tico Torres turns 72 today

The surprising fact that connects The Beatles “White Album” and the Sex Pistols “Nevermind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”

Besides the great music both albums have, the 1968 acclaimed “The Beatles” and 1977 seminal Punk record “Nevermind the Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols” are connected through a very important detail that some people might not be aware of

Deep Blue Something “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” reaches No.1 in 1996

“Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was the Deep Blue Something’s Only No.1 hit and most famous song, contrary to what it seems the lyrics were not inspired by the famous 1961 movie. Find out what movie really inspired this 90’s classic

The Beatles “Love Me Do” was released on this day in 1962

One of the most important singles in Rock history, “Love Me Do” by The Beatles, was released on this day in 1962, but what some people may not know is that “Love Me Do” most famous version, usually does not feature Ringo Starr on the drums

Top 10 Janis Joplin songs

It’s not easy making a Top 10 best Janis Joplin songs but we tried. Check our list that celebrates her life and timeless contribution to music

The Life and Career of Janis “Pearl” Joplin

She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin who died on this day in 1970

The actress Alicia Silverstone celebrates 49 today

During the 1990’s, Alicia Silverstone’s acting career quickly went from a discreet one-episode role on “The Wonder Years” to one of Hollywood’s top actresses

Queen reaches No.1 on U.S Hot 100 in 1980 for the first time

“Another Bites the Dust” is credited as Queen’s best-selling single, with sales of over 7 million copies, in 1980 they reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 for the first time

Positively Ageless Performer Gwen Stefani turns 56 today

Gwen Stefani rose to fame during the 90’s fronting the band No Doubt with the smash hit “Don’t Speak”, today she turns 56

The Legacy and Importance of Legendary Rocker Eddie Cochran

Rock N’ Roll legend Eddie Cochran was born on October 3, 1938, and despite his untimely death at a young age, his legacy in Rock music is immense, maybe one of the biggest ones is being the man that got John Lennon and Paul McCartney together to form a band

In 1992 Sinéad O’Connor Rips Up a Photo of the Pope on Live TV

On October 3, 1992, Sinéad O’Connor appeared on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest; after performing cover of Bob Marley’s “War” she then presented a photo of Pope John Paul II…

Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Turns 63 today

Tommy Lee has been one of the most successful drummers in Rock for over 40 years now, but his relation to music during his teens was very different from Heavy Metal. Today the Mötley Crüe drummer turns 63

The Amazing Career Of P.P Arnold

She is best known for her 1967 hit “First Cut Is the Deepest” but she’s far from being one hit wonder, P.P Arnold turns 79 today and for nearly 60 years she has been writing music history. Find out why

Chubby Checker is 84 today

Chubby Checker introduced new dance crazes to the mainstream during the early 1960’s, most notably, “The Twist” that made everybody in the whole world dancing to it. the legendary Chubby is 84 today

The Human League frontman Phil Oakey celebrates 70 today

In the early 1980s, The Human League achieved worldwide fame with the massive hit single “Don’t You Want Me.”

Tiffany is not a teenager anymore

If you spent any time in an American mall in the late 1980’s, then you were fully aware of the Teen Pop sensation Tiffany, but even if you were not in America at the time you know her from her worldwide smash hit where “I Think We’re Alone Now” that made her a 1980’s pop references around the globe. Tiffany turns 54 today

The 1980’s Pop star Robbie Nevil turns 67

“C’est La Vie”, released in 1986 peaked to #2 on the Hot 100, but contrary to what many people think, Robbie Nevil still keeps to this day an important and busy career in music

Looking back at Sting ‘s career

Sting has been one of the most successful artists in the world for well over 4 decades now. He became a well-known name back in the late 1970’s as frontman for The Police with whom he recorded 5 hit albums between 1978 and 1983. He released his first solo album in 1985 making a total now of 12 solo albums. Today, Sting turns 74

Why Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs made music history in 1960 with their hit “Stay”

On October 2nd, 1960, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Doo-Wop song “Stay,” written by Maurice Williams, reached No.1 on the Hot 100

Classic 60’s Garage Rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” by The McCoys reaches No.1 in 1965

The song is one of the prime examples of 60’s Garage Rock and The McCoys version became one of the most covered ones during the 1960’s by Garage Rock bands worldwide and by the British Invasion bands

Find Out the Real Story Behind Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May”

In 1971 Rod Stewart had one of his biggest solo hit songs with “Maggie May,” the song reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 2nd but not many people know the real story behind the lyrics of the song

In 1982 Teen group Musical Youth put the world singing about…Dutchies. Find out what that really was

The young British-Jamaican band Musical Youth maybe doesn’t ring a bell to many anymore, but their 1982 reggae style song “Pass the Dutchie” perhaps do

In 1983 Bonnie Tyler eclipses every other song in the charts with “Total Eclipse of the Heart”

Bonnie Tyler has been one of the world’s most successful singers, her husky vocals are unquestionably recognizable by almost anyone, but aside of all the hits she scored during her career, her signature song and the one most people still associated her with is the 1983 “Total Eclipse of the Heart”

In 1995 Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue release their unexpected duet “Where the Wild Roses Grow” and two music worlds collide in the best way possible

When in 1995 Australian artists Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue release their unexpected duet “Where the Wild Roses Grow” taken from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album “Murder Ballads” nobody expected the wonderful results coming from it

American Singer-Songwriter Don McLean turns 80 today

The “American Pie” success made McLean an international star during the early 1970’s, the song remains a strong cultural reference around the world. Don McClean turns 80 today

Remembering The Shocking Blue’s Unique Singer Mariska Veres On Her Birthday

Mariska Veres was one of the most recognizable female voices in Rock, she was also the first Dutch proper Rock star when her band Shocking Blue achieved worldwide success in the late 60’s and early 70’s with “Venus” Mariska was born on this day 78 years ago

John Cougar Mellencamp’s signature song “Jack and Diane” starts a four-week run at No.1 on Hot 100 in 1982

The song “Jack and Diane” remains to date John Cougar Mellencamp’s most successful single

Remembering Frankie Lymon on his 83rd Birthday

The 1950’s band Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers were the mold for similar bands to come such as The Jackson 5, their 1956 hit “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” is still remembered to this day, Frankie Lymon the group’s most memorable member died prematurely at only 25 years old in 1968

Remembering the Electric Warrior Marc Bolan on his 78th Anniversary

We look back at the amazing life and career of the charismatic Glam Rock icon T.Rex’s Marc Bolan on his 78th Anniversary

Remembering “The Killer” Jerry Lee Lewis on his birthday

He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non-conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”

The Bros twins Luke Goss and Matt Goss turn 57 today

Looking back at the short history of one of the 1980’s British Pop music phenomena. What happened to the good-looking twins Matt and Luke after Bros called it quit? Find out

Suede’s Brett Anderson turns 58

Brett Anderson formed Suede in the late 1980’s and by 1993 they released their critically acclaimed debut album “Suede.” Though the band was labeled as Britpop but were closer to 1970’s David Bowie than The Beatles

The Police another hit with “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” in 1980

The Police scored several hits between the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, their “Greatest Hits” album is literally a non-stop list of hits.

Looking Back at Legendary Soulful Man Ben E. King on His Birthday

One of Soul’s most recognizable voices, Ben E. King had several hit songs that stands the test of time such as “Stand by Me” and “Save The Last Dance for Me,” we look back at his career

Remembering Jim Diamond

In 1984 with “I Should Have Known Better,” his most memorable song, he reached No.1 in the U.K and charts in other countries in Europe and Australia, we remember Diamond on his birthday

Jennifer Rush turns 65 today

Responsible for one of the biggest hit ballads from the 1980’s, Jennifer Rush rose to fame during the 1980’s with her hit ballad “The Power of Love,” an enduring 80’s classic

Remembering TV Pioneer Ed Sullivan On His Birthday

One of the biggest hosts in TV history, a talent hunter and star maker, sometimes controversial, Ed Sullivan was born on this day in 1901. We look back at The Ed Sullivan show history

Remembering Cliff Burton, The Talented Metallica Bass Player

Revisiting David Bowie’s influential 1980 album “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)”

“Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” is not often regarded as one of David Bowie’s groundbreaking albums, however it is, the impact and influence it had on Alternative Rock during the 1980’s and 1990’s it’s tremendous

In 1964 The Beach Boys debut on The Ed Sullivan Show

After two successful years of hit singles and touring, and facing the British Invasion, the American band proved that they could be as good as the new Rock bands emerging from the other side of the Atlantic

Remembering Meat Loaf

Born on this day in 1947, Meat Loaf was one of the most enduring and hard-working artists in the showbiz

The short life of Punk Icon Darby Crash

Darby Crash still may not be as famous as Sid Vicious, but both Punk Rockers were connected by a dysfunctional and controversial life that was cut too short. We remember the Los Angeles Punk Rock icon born 67 years ago today and look back at his life and career

Revisiting “Abbey Road”, The Beatles Swan Song

“Abbey Road,” a very righteous goodbye from The Beatles was released on September 26th, 1969, and it was the last album they recorded together as a band though it came out before “Let It Be” released in 1970

The Glam Rock Icon and Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry celebrates 80

One of the earliest Glam and Art Rock expressions of the 1970’s, Roxy Music’s first hit, “Virginia Plain,” made the U.K Top 5 in 1972, and was followed up with several hit singles such as “Ladytron,” “Do the Strand” and “Street Life.” We look back at some of Bryan Ferry’s recording career highlights

Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” Goes No.1 in 1964

One of Roy Orbison’s signature songs, “Oh, Pretty Woman” the song was honored with a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, it had a resurgence in 1990 when it was used as the title song for the movie “Pretty Woman”

Remembering Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer became worldwide famous during the 1980’s with songs such as “Johnny and Mary” and “Addicted to Love” and he made some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos. We remember the singer who died on this day in 2003

Bruce Dickinson joins Iron Maiden in 1981

The distinctive vocals and stage presence of Bruce Dickinson earned him a name in Rock and immediately won Iron Maiden fans over the original band’s singer who recorded their first two albums

Remembering The Legendary Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham

His speed, power, fast bass-drumming, distinctive sound, and “feel” for the groove built a name for Bonham as one of the best Rock drummers who ever lived. The Led Zeppelin drummer passed away on this day in 1980, we look back at his short life

Dave Grohl joins Nirvana in 1990

The timing was perfect for Grohl when he met Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic in 1990, the three together became the classic Nirvana line up and without knowing, he was about to make music history and drawing his own successful musical future

Iggy Pop’s Bizarre Interview on French TV 1977

In 1977 Iggy Pop gave this bizarre interview to French TV where he shows his new Japanese shoes and talks about David Bowie

The Strange Days of The Doors

The Doors are to this day one of the most influential rock bands that ever existed, no doubt about it, even if you don’t like their music, but their influence spreads beyond rock music. In this article we’ll explore The Doors second album “Strange Days released on September 25th, 1967

“Nevermind:” A Pop Mix Inside a Punk Test Tube

Nirvana shredded into the mainstream on September 24th, 1991, with “Nevermind.”It was all too quick and too fast for Nirvana, their impact in music was tremendous and echoes to this day

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

“Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, an enduring hit

The definitive anthem to positivism “Don’t Worry Be Happy” reached No.1 in the U.S Hot 100 on September 24th, 1988, and by doing so, it became the first ever a-cappella song to make it to that competitive chart

“Karma Chameleon” gives Culture Club another hit in 1983

The song is to many the essence of 80’s Pop music, in 1983 gave Culture Club their second U.K No.1

Joe Meek’s production “Johnny Remember Me” was No. 1 in 1961

One of the most eerie songs to top the charts reached No.1 on September 24th, 1961, in the U.K, interpreted by actor John Leyton and produced by Joe Meek

“Jailhouse Rock” is released for the first time in 1957

Why music critic Garry Mulholland writes, that Elvis Presley’s Rock classic “Jailhouse Rock’ was always a queer lyric, in both senses”? Find out now!

David Bowie releases “Heroes” in 1977

“Heroes” is a product of Bowie’s experimental “Berlin” period, the track was not a huge hit in the UK or US at the time, but went on to become one of Bowie’s signature songs

“Girl I’m Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli goes No. 1 in 1989

The German pop duo who became worldwide famous during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s with a string of pop and dance hits from their 1989 album “All or Nothing” but scandal put an early end to their success

“That’ll Be the Day” Hits No. 1 in 1957

One of Buddy Holly’s signature songs and an absolute Rock classic climbed to the top of the charts on this day in 1957

Celebrating Ray “The Genius” Charles Birthday

Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred being called “Brother Ray,” but he was often referred to as “The Genius.” The influential Ray Charles would have been 95 today. We look back at his career

“The Letter” by The Box Tops goes No.1 in 1967

One of the 1960’s classics and seminal Rock songs “The Letter” was first recorded by the American rock band the Box Tops in 1967 it launched Alex Chilton’s career and inspired numerous cover versions

The Life and Career of The Boss

Bruce Springsteen turns 76 today He is known as The Boss and has been an enduring Rock music force over the last 50 years. A political and social voice and folk poet, Bruce Springsteen has come a long way since the release of his first record in 1973. We look back at his life and career

A journey through the world of Nick Cave: 10 essential songs by one of music’s darkest poets

Despite never aiming to the music charts, Nick Cave was able to cross into the mainstream with his death, religion, love and violence lyrical obsessions alongside dark music, sung by his baritone and emotional voice. Today he celebrates 68

Top 10 Autumn Songs

We created a Top 10 list of Autumn songs to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with music. Check our list now

Toni Basil is 82 today

She became worldwide famous with the catchy Pop tune “Mickey” in 1982, but after the success of “Mickey,” Basil would go on to direct videos for the Talking Heads, choreograph tours for David Bowie and bring street dance to the public back in the day

Rock icon Joan Jett turns 67

One of the most influential rockers of all time, she started out as a member of the all-girl band Runaways, and scored her biggest hit in the beginning of her solo career in the 1980’s with “I Love Rock N’ Roll”

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 74 today

Remembering influential and famed composer Harry Warren

The composer of “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Jeepers Creepers” and “That’s Amore” wrote over 800 songs between 1918 and 1981, publishing over 500 of them. He died on this day in 1981