The Monkees’ Michael Dolenz turns 80 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

Ernie Isley celebrates 73

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

Love singer Arthur Lee was born 80 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 79 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

Eddy Grant turns 77 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”

John Frusciante celebrates 55 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

Jason Newsted turns 62: Here are ten of his best moments with Metallica

Jason Newsted joined Metallica after the unexpected death of their uniquely talented bassist, Cliff Burton, in 1986 and gave the band a new dynamic just shortly before they made it into the mainstream

Evan Dando turns 58

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

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”

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

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

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

David Johansen 1950-2025

The frontman of the influential proto-punk and glam rock band New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75. He was the last surviving member of the band’s original line-up.

The Who’s Roger Daltrey turns 81

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”

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

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 82nd birthday

The Manic Street Preachers’ frontman James Dean Bradfield celebrates 56 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”

The Grunge pioneer and Mudhoney’s frontman Mark Arm, celebrates 63 today

Mudhoney’s debut single, “Touch Me I’m Sick,” became a defining grunge anthem, characterized by its dirty guitar tone, sneering vocals, and raw energy

Kurt Cobain 58th Anniversary Special

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

The 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

Legendary Tony Iommi, “the man who invented the heavy metal riff”, turns 77 today

He’s one of the most influential, respected and legendary guitar players of all time. Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi was born 77 years ago today, we look back at his life, career, and influence. Also watch Black Sabbath live in Paris, 1970

Original Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor turns 64 today

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

Controversial and multi-faceted Rapper, Rocker and Actor Ice-T turns 67 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 67

The Rolling Stones Studio albums 1964-1974

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

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 75

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 86th 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 66 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 66

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

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

Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil turns 64

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 57

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 61 today

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

The Ballad Of Alice “Super Duper Alice Cooper”

Alice Cooper celebrates 77 years old today. Celebrate the icon’s birthday by watching “Super Duper Alice Cooper.” an essential documentary that will give you a better glimpse of the man behind Alice Cooper, the persona that almost drove Vincent Furnier to death

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 65 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 78

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 78th birthday

Former Sonic Youth guitarist and co-founder Lee Ranaldo turns 69

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 69

The Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo turns 59 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 59 today

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

Former Nirvana drummer Chad Channing turns 58

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 69

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 74 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

When The Beatles played their last ever live gig together in 1969

The now historical rooftop performance lasted for just 40 minutes, and during that time they played some of their new unreleased songs, a set that included unreleased songs for the 1970 album “Let It Be”

Remembering The Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin

With the Jefferson Airplane, Balin wrote several of Psychedelic Rock most enduring classics, and also split lead vocals with the two lead singers, first Signe Toly Anderson during the band’s first two years, and then with Grace Slick

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

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

Faith No More’s amazing frontman Mike Patton turns 57

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 57th 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

Influential singer and songwriter Neil Diamond celebrates 84 – 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

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”

The Punk Rock mastermind Malcolm McLaren was born 79 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 65 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

Transvision Vamp’s singer Wendy James turns 59 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 73 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 73

The KISS Starchild Paul Stanley turns 73 today

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

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 82 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.

The Life and Career of Janis “Pearl” Joplin on Her 82nd 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 82nd 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 Korn lead singer Jonathan Davis turns 54 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 54

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

Revisiting Blue Cheer “Vincebus Eruptum”

It’s a common a place for music fans to consider 1970 “Black Sabbath” the first Metal album but San Francisco band Blue Cheer were the first ones to change the game when they released their influential album “Vincebus Eruptum” on this day in 1968. Jim Morrison of The Doors referred to them as “the loudest band I ever have seen”

Celebrate Dave Grohl’s 56th birthday with the Top 12 Foo Fighters music videos

Dave Grohl became famous as the drummer for Nirvana during their most successful years from 1990 to 1994. With Nirvana he recorded the studio albums “Nevermind” in 1991 and “In Utero” in 1993 and with the Foo Fighters he has enjoyed a continuous successful career since their debut in 1995. To celebrate Dave Grohl’s 56th birthday, here’s 12 of the best and most entertaining Foo Fighters music videos

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

The musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie celebrates 60 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

Zack de la Rocha, the lead singer of the 1990’s politically charged Alternative/Metal band Rage Against the Machine celebrates 55 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 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 67.

Nirvana delivers an explosive performance at Saturday Night Live on this day in 1992

On January 1992 Nirvana appears on Saturday Night Live and deliver a memorable performance that included “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Territorial Pissings” and… French kissing

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

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

Pat Benatar celebrates 72 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

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

To celebrate the 80th 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-one 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 79 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 79

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 78th 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 47 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 77 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 56

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 56

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 102nd anniversary

Blondie’s co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein turns 75 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 75 today

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

Sir George Martin was born on this day in 1926

Sir George Martin became famous as The Beatles producer, he produced all their studio albums except for “Let It Be” and had a very important key role on helping them developing their signature sound. He was born on this day in 1926

The 1960’s counter-culture icon Country Joe McDonald celebrates 83 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.

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

1960’s icon and Rolling Stones muse Marianne Faithfull celebrates 78

Marianne Faithfull 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

The Danish born Metallica co-founder and drummer Lars Ulrich celebrates 61, 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

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 eight years ago. We look back at his life and career and remember his strong legacy as an artist and human being.

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

Eddie Vedder, still alive and doing well at 60

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 60

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

Remembering the Beach Boy Carl Wilson on his 78th 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 84th anniversary, we recap his life and career

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 79 today

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

The 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 81 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 81, 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

Remembering Chas Chandler on His Birthday

Chas Chandler was the man behind The Animals bass chords and the responsible for Jimi Hendrix’s rise to fame under his management. We briefly recap the life and career of Chandler on the day of his birthday

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

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

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

ZZ Top’s Bill Gibbons celebrates 75 today

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

Influential Rock drummer Carmine Appice turns 78 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 78 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

A Punk Rock Dismissal: “London Calling”

Like most musical trends and waves, Punk Rock was short lived comparatively to other musical styles, and short lived in the sense that by 1979 all the original Punk bands decided to put an end to it, being by disbanding, mellowing down or to fusion into other styles such as Ska

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.

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

Mötley Crüe’s bass boss Nikki Sixx turns 66 today

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

The talented bassist Darryl Jones celebrates 63 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 52 today

The Green Day drummer Tre Cool celebrates 51

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

On this day in 1967 Jim Morrison gets arrested on stage in New Haven

It is one of Rock music’s most seminal moments, at the height of The Doors popularity in the U.S and one day after celebrating his birthday, Jim Morrison becomes the first Rock star ever to be arrested on stage

Jim Morrison 81st Anniversary Special

To celebrate the 81st 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

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

John Lennon was murdered on this day in 1980

On December 8th, 1980, Mark David Chapman took John Lennon’s life and stole the world from his talent. We look back at Lennon’s life and career on the anniversary of one of music’s darkest days

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 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

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 Scott Weiland who passed away 9 years ago today in 2015

One of Rock’s greatest and more distinctive voices over the last 30 plus years, Scott Weiland passed away 9 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”

The Doors influential drummer John Densmore turns 80 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 legendary Dick Clark was born 95 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

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

Revisiting John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1980 comeback album “Double Fantasy”

Released in November 1980, “Double Fantasy” was the comeback album from John Lennon and Yoko Ono after five years away from the music industry. We revisit one of the finest albums of the 1980’s and of John Lennon’s career

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 62 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 62

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”

The legendary Jimi Hendrix was born 82 years ago

Today marks the 82nd 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 54 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 60 years ago today

Larger Than Life: Remembering the legendary Freddie Mercury 33 years after his passing

Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life. We look back at the different sides of his life on the day that marks the anniversary of his untimely death on November 24th, 1991

In 1991 Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” enters the UK charts at No.1

Featuring Slash on the guitar, “Black or White” became the first single by an American to go into the UK singles chart at number one since 1960, with “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley

“Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd is released in 1979

By 1979 Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic and experimental days seemed to have been long gone, with the release of the double album “The Wall,” which was more approachable than some of their early albums, they reached a new generation of fans and developed a new sound that earned them their only No.1 in the US

In 1975, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” charts at No.1 for the first time

Released in 1975 the Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a milestone on Rock music history, it peaked to No.1 for the first time 49 years ago today

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 27 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 27 years ago today

Guitarist Steven Van Zandt turns 74 today

Steven Van Zandt became famous as the charismatic guitarist of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, today he turns 74

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”

Norman Greenbaum turns 82 today

Norman Greenbaum remains mostly remembered for his 1969 hit No.1 hit “Spirit in the Sky.” today the singer-songwriter turns 82

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

The drummer Matt Sorum celebrates 64 today

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

Bon Jovi hits the Hot 100 No.1 again in 1988 with “Bad Medicine”

Released in September 1988 as the lead single from Bon Jovi’s album “New Jersey,” “Bad Medicine” reached No.1 in the Hot 100 on November 19th, 1988

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 62 today

He joined Metallica in 1983 and is now one of the most influential guitarists in the world, today Kirk Hammett turns 62

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 58 years ago today

“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

The Doors sign with Elektra Records in 1966

The Doors are now regarded as one of the biggest Rock bands of all time, they also have some of Rock’s most enduring music that includes classics such as “Light My Fire,” “People Are Strange” or “Riders on the Storm,” however they struggled to find a label that considered them worth of being signed to

The bassist David Ellefson celebrates 60 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

Jim Morrison gets arrested by the FBI at the Phoenix, Arizona Airport in 1969

The controversial Doors frontman downward spiral was on full speed in 1969 and still fresh from the controversial performance at The Doors infamous Miami concert in March, Jim Morrison gets in trouble again when he’s arrested by the FBI after landing on Phoenix, Arizona

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

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”

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

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

David Bowie appears on the Cher CBS Show in 1975

In 1975 David Bowie gives two performances filled with Funk, Soul and Disco at the Cher CBS TV Show, including a duet with Cher. Check out the videos of the performances

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

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

Bryan Adams turns 65 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 65

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

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

In 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 62 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 62

Nirvana plays the Seattle Paramount Theater on Halloween Night, 1991

Less than two months after the release of “Nevermind,” Nirvana, who were climbing the top of the charts with “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” returned to Seattle where they played live most of their acclaimed album songs. The concert is now regarded as Nirvana at their peak

U2’s Larry Mullen Jr. turns 63 today

Larry Mullen Jr. co-founded U2 in 1976 after posting a message on the school’s notice board and became the drummer of the band. Today, U2 are one of the most influential and successful Rock bands over the last 40 plus years

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

The Iconic Acid Queen Grace Slick turns 85 today

Never a stranger to controversy, Grace Slick is one of the first female rock stars, alongside her close contemporary Janis Joplin, that played a very important role in the development of rock music in the late 1960’s. She fronted Jefferson Airplane and composed Rock classics such as “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.” Today The Acid Queen turns 85

Remembering Scott Weiland on his birthday

Scott Weiland was one of Rock’s greatest and more distinctive voices over the last 30 years. 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.” Scott passed away in 2015 at age 48, today he would have turned 57

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

Elton John performs “Crocodile Rock” on the “The Muppet Show” 47 years ago today

When Elton John appeared on “The Muppet Show” episode 214 back on October 25, 1977, he was the first real rock star to host the program, following a string of comedians and country stars

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 77

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 94th 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 88

Paul Di´Anno 1958-2024

The original vocalist of Iron Maiden passed away at age 66. His raw vocal delivery and rebellious punk attitude and energy injected a sense of urgency and authenticity into the band’s early recordings, including their self-titled debut album

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

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

Search And Destroy: 40 Essential Punk Rock Songs

Punk Rock reached the masses in 1977, 47 years ago. Check the list for the 40 Essential songs.

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

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea turns 62 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 62

The British singer Cliff Richard turns 84

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

“The Red Rocker” Sammy Hagar turns 77 today

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

The fabulous David Lee Roth turns 70 today

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

Revisiting the John Lennon’s debut solo album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band”

Recorded and released in 1970, on the aftermath of The Beatles break up, John Lennon distances himself on purpose from all the musical structure The Beatles did, the result is a brilliant masterpiece

The Who’s bass player John Entwistle “The Ox” was born 80 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

*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

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

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 48 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

Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee Turns 62 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 62

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 73

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

Remembering the Electric Warrior Marc Bolan on his 77th Anniversary

We look back at the amazing life and career of the charismatic Glam Rock icon T.Rex’s Marc Bolan on his 77th Anniversary

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.

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

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 66 years ago today and look back at his life and career

The Glam Rock Icon and Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry celebrates 79

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

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

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

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

Looking Back at Linda McCartney’s Photographic Work on Her Birthday

She is better known as being the wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, with whom she got married in 1969, but Linda McCartney had already built a successful career as a Rock photographer during the 60’s photographing names such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors among many others

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

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

“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 75 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

Top 10 Autumn Songs

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

Rock icon Joan Jett turns 66

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 73 today

Revisiting “In Utero,” Nirvana’s Last Testament

Released officially worldwide on September 21st, 1993, “In Utero” it’s the most corrosive of all Nirvana albums and light years away from its predecessor the successful 1991 “Nevermind” that brought fame to the Seattle band and put them on the lead of the Grunge movement in the early 90’s

Remembering Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor on his birthday

Motörhead were one of Heavy Metal’s biggest forces, their first period which Taylor was part of, is often considered the one where they did some of the best and greatest songs in their long career

Deep Purple “Hush” debuts on No.4 in 1968

“Hush” is a song written by American composer and musician Joe South, for recording artist Billy Joe Royal in 1967, but it’s mostly famous for Deep Purple’s version

Jim Morrison is sentenced to 6 months of hard labor on this day in 1970

On March 1st, 1969, The Doors play one of Rock History’s most infamous concerts at The Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami, Florida in what came to be known as the “Miami Incident”. On September 20th, 1970, Judge Goodman sentenced Morrison to six months hard labor

Soundgarden’s Ben Shepperd turns 56 today

He joined Soundgarden in 1990 and brought along unique basslines and compositions that were essential to the band’s evolution

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt turns 58

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

Huey Lewis and The News reaches No.1 in the Hot 100 charts with “Stuck with You” in 1986

The single was the band’s second number one hit on the Hot 100 chart, following “The Power of Love” in 1985

David Bowie goes No.1 on Hot 100 with “Fame” in 1975 with a little help from John Lennon

The song that was co-written by Bowie during his American period with John Lennon and longtime collaborator guitarist Carlos Alomar, was Bowie’s first No.1 in the U.S

Revisiting Pearl Jam’s second album “Vs.”

“Vs.” is regarded as one of Pearl Jam’s best albums, despite no music videos were made for it, and going through the shadow of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain suicide just a few months after its release

Looking back at the life and career of the legendary Jimi Hendrix

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the loss of one of rock music’s great icons and legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who died on September 18, 1970, in London. We look back at his life and career

Remembering Punk icon Dee Dee Ramone on his 73rd Birthday

Looking back at the life and career of the founding member, songwriter, bassist and occasional lead vocalist for the Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone

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

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

Looking back at Hole’s debut “Pretty On The Inside”

Hole’s debut album produced by Kim Gordon it’s one of the 90’s Alternative Rock seminal albums and gained a cult following among rock and punk music fans since its release on September 17th, 1991

Queen films an unconventional “Bicycle Race” at Wimbledon Stadium in 1978

The promotional video for “Bicycle Race” featured 65 naked women racing at Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium and it was filmed on September 17th, 1978

In 1967 The Doors are banned from The Ed Sullivan Show

The controversial band The Doors were banned from the popular The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17th, 1967, after their performance of “Light My Fire”

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

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

B.B King’s Birthday Blues

Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 98th Birthday

Remembering The Electric Warrior Marc Bolan

An absolute icon of Glam Rock, T.Rex’s Marc Bolan passed away 47 years ago on this day. We look back at his life and career

The Metal legend Dave Mustaine turns 63

The former Metallica lead guitarist and Megadeth founder and frontman has been one of the leading forces in bringing Metal to mainstream music charts

Chicago founding member Peter Cetera turns 80

Aside of the successful career with the band Chicago, Peter Cetera scored two of the 1980’s most memorable hits, “Glory of Love” and “The Next Time I Fall”

Remembering The Man in Black

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of legendary country musician and icon Johnny Cash. We take a look back at his life and career

Remembering Heavy Metal Pioneer Dickie Peterson

The bassist and lead singer of 60’s seminal Rock band Blue Cheer was born on this day in 1946

The founder and former frontman of The Verve Richard Ashcroft turns 53 today

During the 1990’s The Verve became one of the main figures of the British Alternative Rock scene with songs such as “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and “The Drugs Don’t Work”

The Culture Club drummer Jon Moss turns 67

Jon Moss became worldwide famous as the drummer for Culture Club, but the drummer of songs such as “Karma Chameleon” and former Boy George romantic partner actually came from a strong Punk Rock background prior joining the Culture Club that included many famous Punk bands

The Time The Beatles Went Baroque

The Beatles’ Revolver remains one of the most audacious and sonically diverse collections of music ever to be laid to tape. Following the similarly groundbreaking Rubber Soul released the year prior, Revolver saw the world’s greatest pop band making a brazen statement of musical intent.

In 1991 Nirvana kick-start the Alternative Rock revolution

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” kick started the Alternative Rock revolution on September 10th, 1991

Guitar Hero Joe Perry Turns 74 today

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

KISS comes “alive” on this day in 1975

“Alive!” set a new standard for live albums, that Kiss and music fans alike consider one of the greatest live albums of all time

The Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart turns 72

Much more than just a musician, Dave Stewart who started as a struggling New Wave musician in the late 1970’s has built a successful career also as a songwriter and producer to several famous and popular artists for decades now

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The Rolling Stones definitive signature song

The Rolling Stones are one of the few bands that can have a signature song per year, but from all the songs in their career, there’s still unanimity in what is considered their overall signatures song, and that is “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

On this day in 1992, Nirvana appears at the MTV Video Music Awards

In 1992 Nirvana were one of the world’s biggest Rock names, in less than one year they went from an unknown Seattle band to Rock Stars attending the prestigious MTV Video Music Awards

Celebrating the life of the legendary Otis Redding

The influential singer and composer Otis Redding was born on this day in 1941, we look back at his life and legacy

“She Loves You” goes No. 1 in the U.K

On this day in 1963 the worldwide Beatlemania begins, the single set a record in the United States as one of the five Beatles songs that held the top five positions in the American charts simultaneously

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

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

Remembering the legendary Buddy Holly

Celebrating the life of one of Rock’s most influential musicians on his 88th Birthday

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde turns 73 today

The once 1960’s “flower child” life changed after Chrissie Hynde moved from her native Akron, Ohio to London, England during the early 1970’s, forming one of the most successful British New Wave bands ever, The Pretenders

On September 7th, 1968, Led Zeppelin play their first concert together

Led Zeppelin original line up of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham play their first concert together billed as The New Yardbirds in Copenhagen, Denmark

The Cardigans singer Nina Persson turns 50

Swedish band The Cardigans scored several hits during the 1990’s including the memorable “Lovefool,” today singer and lyricist Nina Persson turns 50

Remembering Dolores O’Riordan

We look back at the career of The Cranberries charismatic lead singer born 53 years ago today

Jimi Hendrix makes his final live appearance in September, 1970

Jimi Hendrix played his last concert on the Isle of Fehmarn Festival in Germany, September 6th, 1970, 12 days before his untimely death

The Animals hit No.1 on the US singles chart with “House of the Rising Sun”

In 1964 The Animals hit No.1 on the US singles chart with “House of The Rising Sun” with their rendition of old folk song “The House of The Rising Sun”

Larger Than Life

Party animal and animal lover, talented musician and artist, composer and performer, generous friend and passionate lover, Freddie Mercury embodied the Rock N’ Roll mythical excess during his life

Man On the Prowl

In the mid 80’s Freddie Mercury pursued his solo career while keeping Queen active at the same time. Due to the proximity to Queen’s sound of that era, a lot of his solo songs from that period are often mistaken as being by Queen

The Top 10 Greatest Queen Live Performances

Queen always were stage masters, Freddie Mercury unique ability to communicate with massive audiences, was a talent like no other singer showed before him and hardly still have done. No matter what their mood was, on stage Queen gave every bit of themselves to satisfy their large record-breaking audiences around the world

Freddie Mercury 78th Anniversary Special

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

The Soundgarden co-founder and guitarist Kim Thayil turns 64

Kim Thayil is one of the Grunge Rock movement’s best-known faces and talented musicians, credited as a pioneer of the original Seattle sound

Remembering the genius of Alan Wilson

The “Blind Owl” was the second Rock star to enter the 27 Club in the two years dark circle that started with the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones one year earlier

Legendary Radio DJ John Peel was born 85 years ago

One of the most important DJs in modern music history, the British John Peel left a strong and enduring legacy from a career that had as much impact and importance as the thousands of bands he promoted

The 1960’s and 1970’s Rock legend Steve Winwood scores his first US Hot 100 No. 1 with “Higher Love” in 1986

During the 1980’s Winwood was trying to solidify his solid solo career, and was doing so by going into a Pop music direction

Sterling Morrison was born on this day in 1942

He was one of the core members of The Velvet Underground, alternating between guitar and bass, Sterling Morrison helped to build the original sound the band developed.

Edwin Starr achieves to chart with Motown’s protest song “War” in 1970

“War” was first recorded by The Temptations, but it was Starr’s version that became the most memorable and definitive due to the intensity of his performance of the song

In 1987 Los Lobos brings back “La Bamba” in their energized version to the top of the charts

The Los Lobos version of this Rock N’ Roll classic by Ritchie Valens was featured in the 1987 biopic of the late legend and earned them worldwide popularity

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

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

Revisiting “Ten”, the timeless debut of Pearl Jam turns 33

“Ten” remains for some Pearl Jam’s best, or at least, the favorite for non-fans of the Seattle band that still dispute “Ten” as a Grunge album or a FM Rock album. We look back at this Rock music landmark released on August 27, 1991

The Sex Pistols co-founder and original bassist Glen Matlock turns 68

Glen Matlock originally co-founded the Sex Pistols, played bass and co-wrote most of their material, though his replacement Sid Vicious end up being the iconic face and brand of the Sex Pistols

“The Demon” Gene Simmons turns 75

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

The Metal God Rob Halford turns 73

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

The famous instrumental “Apache” by The Shadows peaked to No.1 in 1960

“Apache” remains one of the most recognized and popular instrumental hits today, The Shadows version was released in 1960 and despite the huge success in Europe had little to none impact in the U.S

In 1985 “The Power of Love” gives Huey Lewis and the News first Hot 100 Nº1

The iconic song “Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News was written for the popular blockbuster 1985 movie “Back to the Future,” it became so popular it gave the band their first Hot 100 Nº1

In 1980 David Bowie wraps up the seventies with “Ashes to Ashes”

“Ashes To Ashes,” the lead single from “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” peaked to No.1 in the U.K but flopped in the U.S, according to David Bowie, the song was his way to “wrapping up the seventies”

Revisiting The Beatles 1966 “Yellow Submarine”/”Eleanor Rigby” coupled single

Both “Yellow Submarine” and “Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles have interesting backgrounds and are absolute classics. The two songs were put together on a double A side single in 1966 that peaked to No.1

Top 10 Alice in Chains Songs with Layne Staley

Born on August 22, 1967, alongside Kurt Cobain and Chris Cornell, Layne Staley was one of the most distinct and popular singers of the Grunge Rock movement during the early 1990’s. Look back at the Top 10 Alice in Chains songs featuring Layne Staley

The Beatles Last Photo Session

On August 22, 1969, in Tittenhurst Park, the Fab Four gathered together for their very last photo session

The Bangles drummer Debbi Peterson turns 63

Debbi Peterson became popular as the drummer for The Bangles and additionally she also sang lead vocals on two of the band’s released singles

The Lebanese American musician, singer, songwriter, and activist Serj Tankian celebrates 57 today

As the lead vocalist and lyricist for the Grammy-winning metal band System of a Down and as a solo artist, Tankian has become an influential figure in both the music industry and the global fight for social justice

The Top 10 Clash Songs

Joe Strummer, one of the leading figures of the Punk Rock movement, was born on 21 August 1952. He formed and fronted The Clash between 1976 and 1986, leaving a valuable legacy in Rock music that remains fresh and continues to influence new generations

Tommy James and The Shondells score another No.1 in 1968 with “Mony Mony”

Released in March 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked to No.1 at the U.K singles charts on August 21 of the same year

“Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes is released in 1961

“Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes is notable for being the first Motown hit reaching the Hot 100 No.1

Robert Plant, The Golden God 76th Anniversary Special

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

Remembering Phil Lynott

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

Remembering Dimebag Darrell

Dimebag Darrell co-founded Pantera in 1981 with his brother Vinnie Paul on drums, one of the biggest and most successful Metal bands from the 1980’s and specially the 1990’s

Top 10 John Deacon Queen songs

The quiet and talented John Deacon was never too much fond of the spotlight, not even when Queen was performing for tens of thousands of people, the bassist and composer was born 74 years ago today in 1951

Deep Purple’s eternal lead singer Ian Gillian turns 79

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

Europe’s lead singer Joey Tempest turns 61

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

The Mudhoney drummer Dan Peters celebrates 57 today

Peters had a lasting impact on the Seattle music scene, particularly during the rise of grunge in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With an extensive and influential body of work with Mudhoney, he was also part of Bundle of Hiss and briefly joined Nirvana in 1990, recording the band’s song “Sliver.”

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown sets the music charts on “Fire” in 1968

“Fire” by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown it’s one of the prime examples of experimental Psychedelic Rock of the late 1960’s, despite its lack of guitars or bass, and first caught the eye of music fans due to Brown’s Shock and Theatrical performance of it

Former lead singer of The Undertones and a 1980’s one hit wonder Feargal Sharkey turns 66

In 1985, former lead singer of The Undertones Feargal Sharkey topped the charts with “A Good Heart”, in 1991 he abandoned his career to work in the business side of the music industry

The Lovin’ Spoonful hit the top of the charts in 1966 with “Summer in the City”

Prior to “Summer in the City”, the Lovin’ Spoonful of John Sebastian already had hit the charts with songs including the also classic “Daydream”

The Culture Club guitarist and co-founder Roy Hay celebrates 63

Hay’s guitar work and keyboard skills were integral to the band’s sound, which blended pop, rock, reggae, and soul and scored several hits during the 1980s including “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?”

Influential experimental jazz guitarist Pat Metheny turns 70

The acclaimed Pat Metheny, who in 1985 collaborated with David Bowie in the hit song “This Is Not America”, has won 20 Grammy Awards, being the only person ever to win that desirable music award in 10 different categories

Remembering the singer-songwriter Eric Carmen

Eric Carmen’s solo career took off with the release of his self-titled debut album in 1975. The album featured the hit single “All by Myself,” a power ballad that Carmen composed based on a theme from Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The song became a massive hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100

The last concert of Queen with Freddie Mercury

Witnessed by 120.000 people, Queen’s Magic Tour final date took place on August 9, 1986, at Knebworth Park, and it became Freddie Mercury’s final performance with the band

U2’s The Edge turns 63

The Edge’s guitar playing has become one of the most important parts of U2’s distinctive and influential sound which still inspires new generations of musicians today

In 1983 Dexy’s Midnight Runners top the charts with “Come on Eileen”

Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ “Come on Ellen” peaked to No.1 both in the UK and U.S charts, and is now regarded as a 1980’s absolute classic, but contrary to what it seems, Eileen was not about a girl

Pat Smear turns 65: Hardcore Punk pioneer, Grammy winner, co-founder of The Germs, former Nirvana and an original Foo Fighter

He’s one of the most iconic and legendary musicians of the Californian Hardcore Punk scene of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s and a member of some of the most influential bands ever, Smear has done it all and gone through it all, from receiving racial and homophobic abuse from a (drunken) famous Rock Superstar to appearing as an extra in a Prince and The Revolution music video to witnessing the legendary frontmen from two of his bands committing suicide in their twenties and composing a song with Paul McCartney

The Rolling Stones get their last U.S No.1 in 1978 with the Disco influenced “Miss You”

Featured on their album “Some Girls” and credited to Jagger-Richards, the actual songwriting of the Stones Rock-Disco hit “Miss You” has been the subject of a long dispute between some members of the band

In 1965 The Beatles score another No.1 with “Help”, the title song of their second feature movie

The Beatles single “Help!” was released at the peak of the Beatlemania in July 1965, and by August was already an instant global hit and No.1

Revisiting The Beatles “Revolver”

Look back at the predecessor for “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” and The Beatles first flirt with Psychedelia

10 of the best Sepultura songs with Max Cavalera

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of Sepultura co-founder and former frontman Max Cavalera, here’s 10 of their very best songs featuring Max on lead vocals

Billboard debut the Hot 100 chart on this day in 1958

Find out which artist and song was the first Billboard Hot 100 No.1 and some of the songs that have stayed the longest period on the main world reference music chart

The Troggs get their only U.K No.1 with “With A Girl Like You” in August 1966

Despite The Troggs’ previous single “Wild Thing” being an international hit and a No.1 in the U.S, this song was the only No.1 for the British Garage Rock band

The Top 20 Metallica Songs on James Hetfield 61st Birthday

One of the most influential bands of the last 40 years, Metallica’s adventure begun during the early 1980’s when James Hetfield answered a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich. Today James Hetfield turns 61 and we look back at his life, career and Metallica’s Top 20 Songs

The Doors peak to No.1 with the smash hit “Hello, I Love You” in 1968

In 1968, despite being already one of the top bands in the U.S and owning the 1967 smash hit “Light My Fire”, The Doors hadn’t yet fully break into the European market, but with “Hello, I Love You”, they finally did

Alternative Rock producer and Garbage member Butch Vig turns 69

Butch Vig produced some of the most acclaimed albums of the 1990’s including “Nevermind” by Nirvana and “Siamese Dream” by The Smashing Pumpkins and his own band Garbage debut in 1995. Today he turns 69

The Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz turns 60

The Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz rose to international success in 1994 with “Mr. Jones”

In 1967 Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are released from prison after serving one month of a longer sentence for drug charges

The 1967 drug bust that rocked the Rolling Stones remains a landmark event in the history of rock music, illustrating the tension between cultural change and conservative values

The Troggs hit No.1 at the US Hot 100 on this day in 1966 with “Wild Thing”

Wild Thing” became one of the seminal Garage Rock songs during the 1960’s through British band The Troggs version

The Doors hit No.1 for the first time with “Light My Fire” in 1967

Taken from their debut album “The Doors” where it runs for over seven minutes, “Light My Fire” was never considered for being a single, and it had to be edited in order to fit the airplay demand of the song. On July 29, 1967, it became their first No.1

In 1965 The Beatles influential second movie “Help!” premiered at the London Pavilion Theater

A pioneer of Rock music films or movies, “Help!”, originally titled “Eight Arms to Hold You”, The Beatles second adventure into cinematics premiered on July 29, 1965, at the London Pavilion Theater in the West End of London

The Free and Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke celebrates 75 today

As a founding member of both Free and Bad Company, Simon Kirke has played a crucial role in shaping the sound of classic rock, providing the backbone for some of the most enduring songs in rock history

Remembering the Pink Floyd founding member and keyboardist Richard Wright

Richard Wright might had been overshadowed by Syd Barret, Roger Waters or David Gilmour, but he was an essential part of the Pink Floyd backbone and contributed to develop their unique sound and his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers helped define the sound of progressive rock and influenced countless musicians

In 1986 Europe’s Eastern Bloc lift the Iron Curtain to welcome Queen in Budapest

On July 27, 1986, Queen became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe in what was perhaps the most important concert of their Magic Tour

Eurythmics peak to No.1 in 1985 with their Gospel inspired song “There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)”

Despite the string of hit singles that Eurythmics had throughout the 1980’s, “There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)” was their only UK No.1 and marked a turning point on their career

In July 1987 Peter Gabriel peaks to No.1 at the US Hot 100 with “Sledgehammer”

The former Genesis frontman already had scored a hit with “Games Without Frontiers”, and with “Sledgehammer” solidified his solo career during the 1980’s

A Stone Alone: The Top 10 Mick Jagger Songs

Mick Jagger’s solo career first started during the late 1960’s but it wasn’t until the 1980’s that Jagger gave a seriously thought on recording a whole solo album. We look back at his Top 10 solo songs

81 Licks: Mick Jagger Birthday Special

The life of Mick Jagger blends with the birth of Modern Rock. Jim Morrison of The Doors once called him “A Prince Among Men”, and, he remains to this day perhaps the most influential Rocker of all time. We’ve compiled some of Mick Jagger’s and the Rolling Stones highlights of their career on this special to celebrate his birthday, also we included a Rolling Stones lyric quiz.

Top 10 Queen songs with Roger Taylor on Lead and Back Vocals

Roger Taylor, the majestic Queen drummer that also served as occasional lead vocalist and back vocalist on many of Queen’s, songs was born on this day in 1949 and we look back at his Top 10 Queen songs

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

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

Cradle Of Filth’s vocalist and founder Dani Filth turns 51

With Cradle of Filth, who enjoyed a huge wave of popularity during the 1990’s with their Goth Metal sound, Dani Filth, that turns 51 today, became one of Metal’s most popular vocalists

Roy Orbison gets his first major hit in 1960 with “Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)”

Roy Orbison’s distinctive haunting song “Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)” peaked to No.2 on the Hot 100 on July 25, 1960, it was his first major hit and showcased his surprisingly powerful voice

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The guitarist Jim Martin celebrates 63 today

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

The day the Sex Pistols tricked the BBC when they performed “Pretty Vacant” at the Top of the Pops

Despite the protests, the Sex Pistols first appearance on the popular BBC chart show took place on July 21, 1977, where they lip-synced “Pretty Vacant” emphasizing the last syllable…

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

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

Kim Carnes turns 79 today

Kim Carnes gave memorable vocals to the 1981 hit “Bette Davis Eyes” and later also to the U.S.A For Africa “We Are The World”. She has led a successful singer-songwriter career since the 1960’s that still keeps going strong

Remembering Chris Cornell: The Top 10 Soundgarden Songs

Chris Cornell, one of the chief architects of the 1990’s Grunge movement was born 60 years ago today, we remember his voice and his music on this Top 10 Soundgarden Songs

The legendary Carlos Santana turns 77

Carlos Santana it’s one of the most eclectic and experimental musicians in Rock music. We look back at the beginning of his career and Santana’s 1969 debut album today that he turns 77

Pearl Jam co-founder and guitarist Stone Gossard turns 58

Stone Gossard the Pearl Jam co-founder, rhythm and additional lead guitarist, is one of the architects of the Seattle Grunge sound that took over the airwaves. He turns 58 today

The Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook turns 69

Paul Cook, the drummer and co-founder of the Punk legends Sex Pistols also moved into different directions far from Punk throughout his career. Read more to know how far

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

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

The Beatles achieve another milestone in 1967 with the love anthem “All You Need Is Love” becoming their 12th UK No.1 single

The song was performed live on the first ever satellite TV production “Our World” representing the U.K in 1967

In 1986 Genesis get their first and only U.S No.1 with Pop hit “Invisible Touch”

“Invisible Touch” introduced the band to a younger audience through its characteristic 1980’s Pop beat, it became one of the band’s most popular songs, however, without the same praise as their 1970’s Prog Rock material

Sun Records released Elvis Presley’s first single “That’s All Right” on this day in 1954

Written and originally performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup in 1946 as “That’s All Right, Mama”, “That’s All Right” became Elvis Presley’s first single. It was released by Sun Records on July 19, 1954

Jack Irons, the original drummer and co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers celebrates 62 today

Irons’ professional career began in the late 1970s when he co-founded the influential alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside his high school friends Michael “Flea” Balzary and Hillel Slovak and later was also the drummer for Pearl Jam during the mid to late 1990’s

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 and career 36 years after her untimely passing

Remembering Ian Stewart, the forgotten Rolling Stone on his birthday

He was an original Rolling Stone, but Ian Stewart’s name still remains much in the shadow despite co-founding the band and playing in most of the Rolling Stones albums released between 1964 and 1985

The original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins

Look back at the career and legacy of the original Shock Rocker “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins today that marks his 95th birthday

The Top 5 New York Dolls to celebrate the life of Punk icon Johnny Thunders

Look back at the Top 5 New York Dolls songs to celebrate Johnny Thunders birthday and his influence in music

In 1967 David Bowie releases the single “Love You Till Tuesday”

Just like his 1967 self titled debut album and all his previous singles, “Love You Till Tuesday” by David Bowie failed to break into the British charts despite being praised by critics

In 1964 the Rolling Stones gets their first UK No.1 hit with “It’s All Over Now”

Originally recorded by Bobby Womack’s The Valentinos in 1964, “It’s All Over Now” was only the first in a string of hit singles by the Rolling Stones during the 1960’s

On July 1969 over 100 U.S radio stations banned The Beatles song “The Ballad of John and Yoko”

The song chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and its lyrical content that included the line “Christ, you know it ain’t easy” was found to be offensive by the U.S mainstream radio stations

The Byrds Top 10 Songs

As a member and lead vocalist of the Los Angeles band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn, celebrating 82 today, scored several hit songs between 1965 and 1970. Look back at the influential California band Top 10 songs

The spectacular Live Aid took place on this day in 1985

Held on July 13, 1985 at simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England and at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, U.S. Live Aid featured a never before seen parade of Pop and Rock artists including Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Madonna, Wham!, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Bob Dylan among many many others

The Animals make it to No.1 with “The House Of The Rising Sun” in 1964

Based on an old folk song, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals was the first UK No.1 to have a playing time of more than four minutes, read more about this influential Rock classic

In 1985, Duran Duran peak to No.1 with their James Bond theme “A View To A Kill”

“A View To A Kill” remains the only James Bond theme song to have reached number 1 on the Hot 100, it provided Duran Duran with one of their biggest hits

Revisiting “Queen I” -A Killer Queen

Revisit and explore Queen’s debut “Queen I,” one of Rock and Metal’s most important and influential albums, released on this day in 1973

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

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

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” peaks to No.1 at the U.S Hot 100 in the Summer of 1965

The Rolling Stones definitive signature song became their first No.1 hit in the United States when it peaked to the top of the Hot 100 on July 10, 1965

The Top 10 Most Popular Hole songs

The Grunge Queen Courtney Love was born on this day in 1964 and to celebrate her 60h birthday look back at the Top 10 most popular Hole songs

The Top 10 Best AC/DC songs with Bon Scott

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

Influential drummer Mitch Mitchell was born on this day in 1946

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

For the first and last time, The Police scores a No.1 at the US Hot 100 with their hit “Every Breath You Take” in 1983

First released in 1983, The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” remains so popular today that in 2010 was estimated to generate between a quarter and a third of Sting’s music publishing income

The Scottish singer Jim Kerr turns 65 today

The Scottish singer Jim Kerr, voice of the Simple Minds who scored 1980’s hit songs such as “Don’t You Forget About Me” and “Alive And Kicking”. turns 65 today

Beck celebrates 54 today

Beck’s breakout moment came with the release of the single “Loser” in 1993 that became an unexpected hit and quickly propelled him into the spotlight gaining attention for his innovative and lo-fi recordings, which combined elements of folk, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music

Singer Joan Osborne turns 62 today

Joan Osborne is best remembered by her 1995 hit “One Of Us”, despite not been able to duplicate the success she had with that song, she continues to release new music and keeps active on the music business

Ringo Starr is 84 today and we look back at the 11 Beatles songs where he sung lead

The Beatle Ringo turns 84 today and always had one song reserved for him on every Beatles album. These are all the 11 songs ordered by popularity and endurance

The day Led Zeppelin played their final concert together

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

Clive Jackson of Doctor and The Medics turns 63 today

Today, Clive Jackson is a name that doesn’t immediately rings a bell, but many of us still remembers his band Doctor and The Medics who had a big hit in 1986 with their cover of the 1969 Norman Greenbaum’s song “Spirit in the Sky”. He turns 63 today

In 1966 The Kinks peak to No.1 with “Sunny Afternoon”

“Sunny Afternoon” marked a shift on The Kinks sound from garage Rock to a baroque Pop direction. On July 7, 1966 it peaked to No.1 in the UK

In 1984 Prince gets his first U.S No.1 with “When Doves Cry”

As most of Prince’s songs from that period, “When Doves Cry” topped the charts worldwide. In the U.S, it peaked to No.1 on July 7, 1984

In 1972 David Bowie changes Pop and Rock music forever with his “Starman” performance at Top Of The Pops

When Bowie embodied Ziggy Stardust and performed “Starman”, he influenced just about every future major British music star that was watching the TV at that minute

The guitarist Michael Monarch celebrates 74

Monarch’s big break came when he joined the rock band Steppenwolf in 1967 at the age of 17 as the band’s lead guitarist, contributing to iconic tracks such as “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride”

Huey Lewis celebrates 74 today

The band Huey Lewis and the News are known for their infectious blend of rock, pop, and rhythm and blues and scored several hits during the 1980’s including “I Want a New Drug,” “The Power of Love” and “Stuck With You”

In 1969 the Rolling Stones paid tribute to the fallen Brian Jones in a free concert at Hyde Park

With an estimated crowd between 250,000 and 500,000 fans, the Rolling Stones played a free concert at Hyde Park, London, to pay tribute to Brian Jones who had died two days earlier. Look back at the film of the famous concert

When The Doors played their memorable Hollywood Bowl concert on July 5, 1968

At the height of their popularity, The Doors played the prestigious Hollywood Bowl on July 5, 1968, a performance that is now regarded as historical. On the audience, a very special and famous guest wanted to learn how to play and control bigger venues and audiences. Learn more about it and read also more facts about this legendary concert

Remembering the genius of Alan Wilson

The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix

On July 3, 1973, David Bowie kills Ziggy Stardust live at the London’s Hammersmith Odeon

By 1973, David Bowie, who was barely a household name just one year earlier, had conquered the world with his fictional persona Ziggy Stardust but on July 3, 1973 when he went on stage , he was about to kill it and get his own life back

July 3, 1969 – July 3, 1971: A dark circle on Rock history that begun with Brian Jones and ended with Jim Morrison

July 3 it’s one of the darkest days on the history of Rock music, during exactly two years several Rock stars died at age 27 between July 3, 1969 and July 3, 1971 beginning with the Rolling Stones’s Brian Jones and ending on The Doors’ Jim Morrison

The unexpected success of Thunderclap Newman’s 1969 hit single “Something in the Air”

Released in May, 1969 the success of this absolute Rock classic produced by The Who’s Pete Townshend caught everyone by surprise

The Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum is 61 today

Roddy Bottum helped to develop and create the Faith No More’s signature sound during the 1980’s, an essential part of the band, Roddy turns 61 today, in recent years he released his music project Man on Man, an album made with his life partner Joey Holman featuring songs based on life as a gay man. We look back at his life and career

The Top 10 Blondie songs on the iconic Debbie Harry birthday

Debbie Harry wrote her name in the history of Rock as one of the most charismatic and popular female Rock singers of all time. With Blondie she had an impressive string of hit singles that remain timeless. Today, the iconic singer turns 79 and we look back at Blondie’s Top 10 songs

The legendary and influential Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915

Willie Dixon has influenced and continues to influence generations of Blues and Rock artists. His songs have been covered extensively since the 1960’s by some of the most important artists and bands and he is one of the most important important links between the Blues and Rock

The British band 10CC signature song “I’m Not In Love” peaks to No.1 at the UK singles charts in 1975

Released in May 1975, “I’m Not In Love” remains the British band 10CC signature song and one of the most popular Pop hits of all time

The controversial former Pantera singer Phil Anselmo turns 56

Phil Anselmo is surely controversial, and it doesn’t seems it will ever stop being, but he has written his name on the history of Rock, and gifted music fans with some of the best Metal songs ever. The Pantera icon turns 56

How well do you know David Bowie?

Test your David Bowie knowledge on this quiz about the life and career of the ultimate Pop icon!

The King Elvis Presley plays his last concert ever on this day in 1977

On June 26, 1977, 18.000 people had the unique opportunity to witness Elvis Presley’s last concert at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Six weeks later, The King was dead

In 1965 The Byrds debut single “Mr. Tambourine Man” peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100

The Byrds cover of Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” changed music and had a huge impact on the late 1960’s Rock that can be heard to this day

The Clash lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones turns 69 today

Mick Jones is one the most relevant and influential 1970’s Punk Rock figures, aside of being The Clash lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Jones also was the band’s main songwriter. He turns 69 today

Chris Isaak turns 68 today

Musician, singer and actor, Chris Isaak, gained worldwide projection also due to his hit songs such as “Wicked Game” and his extensive collaboration with David Lynch throughout the years. He turns 68 today

On this day in 1967 The Beatles make TV history by appearing on the first ever satellite TV production “Our World”

On June 25, 1967, The Beatles performed live “All You Need Is Love” for an estimated audience of between 400 and 700 million people around the globe on what was the first ever satellite TV production

George Michael 61st Anniversary Special

The Pop icon and legend George Michael would had turned 61 today. To celebrate his life, we’ve put together six articles previously published including album reviews, a quiz, a photo gallery and an intimate look

Quiz! How Well Do You Know George Michael?

How well do you know George Michael? Do the quiz and find out if your are a fantastic fan!

Revisiting George Michael’s 1987 masterpiece “Faith”

George Michael’s solo debut “Faith”, released on October 30th, 1987, it’s the album that established him as an acclaimed solo entity and separated him drastically from the Wham! bubblegum 80’s pop

The Fleetwood Mac co-founder and drummer Mick Fleetwood turns 77 today

As the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood played a pivotal role in one of the most successful bands in rock history with his distinctive drumming style and leadership

The God of Hellfire and Shock Rock Pioneer Arthur Brown celebrates 82 today

As a pioneer of shock rock and a visionary artist, Arthur Brown, who in 1968 with his ensemble The Crazy World of Arthur Brown scored the now timeless hit “Fire,” has influenced countless musicians and performers with his fearless approach to blending music with theatricality and his dedication to pushing the limits of artistic expression

Remembering the rock legend Jeff Beck

One of the greatest and most influential rock guitarists of all time was born on this day in 1944

Remembering the original fifth Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe joined The Beatles in 1960, becoming the band’s original bassist and his charisma and distinct sense of style helped shape The Beatles’ early image before his untimely death at age 21

The record producer and musician Brendan O´Brien celebrates 64 today

Brendan O’Brien’s career took a significant leap forward in the 1990s when he worked with some of the biggest names in rock music and produced albums for iconic bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots

The influential songwriter, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson turns 88 today

Kris Kristofferson penned the classic “Me and Bobby McGee”, which became his most well-known song, but for a while, music wasn’t the direction he was following during his early years. We look back at Kristofferson’s life and career on the day he turns 88

Bryan Adams peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100 with “Heaven” in 1985

Featured on his best selling and critically acclaimed 1984 album “Reckless”, “Heaven” was released as a single in 1985 and it still stands as one of Bryan Adams most popular songs today

The Kinks’ Ray Davies turns 80

With The Kinks, Ray Davies sung and played on some of the most memorable songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. The band, “outsiders” on the British Invasion music scene, influenced important music movements such as Punk Rock and Britpop and remain relevant ever since their hit “You Really Got Me” played for the first time. Ray Davies turns 80 today

Greg Munford, the voice of the Psychedelic Rock classic “Incense And Peppermints” turns 75 today

Greg Munford provided the lead vocals for Strawberry Alarm Clock only No.1, the 1967 Psychedelic Rock classic hit “Incense And Peppermints” but despite that, he never joined the band, Today he turns 75

Aerosmith founding member and drummer Joey Kramer turns 74 today

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

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

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

Lionel Richie turns 75

Lionel Richie popularity remains untouchable since he first became famous as the lead singer for the Commodores back in the 1970’s. He co-wrote “We Are The World” and some of the most memorable Pop anthems of the 1980’s, today he turns 75

Boys on film: Top 15 Duran Duran songs and music videos with John Taylor who turns 64 today

John Taylor is one of the most successful figures to come out of the 1980’s New Wave and New Romantic movement, good looks aren’t everything, but for Duran Duran allied with their talent, certainly helped them to rule the 1980’s as the most popular New Wave band in the world with a string of hit songs and music videos. John Taylor turns 64 today

Top 12 Beach Boys songs featuring Brian Wilson on his 82nd Birthday

Singer, songwriter and the main creative force behind The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson was born on this day in 1942. We celebrate his 82nd birthday by looking back at the Top 10 Beach Boys songs

The Rolling Stones classic “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” peaks to No.1 on this day in 1968

“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” peaked to No.1 on the UK singles charts on June 19, 1968 becoming their 7th U.K No.1, here’s some facts about this Rolling Stones enduring Rock classic

The Paul McCartney Top 25 Beatles Songs

Paul McCartney’s songwriting partnership with John Lennon while in The Beatles during the 1960’s, it’s the most famous in Pop and Rock music history. Celebrate Paul McCartney’s 82nd birthday, with the Top 25 Beatles songs featuring him on lead vocals

The Paul McCartney Top 15 Songs

Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle turns 82 today and we celebrate it with his Top 15 best non-Beatles related songs

Paul McCartney: A glimpse at his life in photographs

Paul McCartney is one of the very few people on the planet that barely needs any introduction. The former Beatle was born on 18 June 1942 in Liverpool, England. We look back at his life on photographs

Remembering Glenn Buxton the original Alice Cooper band guitarist

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

The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival: An important milestone of counterculture and Rock revolution

The Monterey Pop Festival it’s perhaps the very first blueprint for the modern open-air Rock festivals as we know it, with an estimated 200,000 attending during three days, featuring acts such as Otis Redding, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Janis Joplin with the Big Brother and The Holding Company, The Who, Mamas & Papas, Grateful Dead, Canned Heat and the first major appearance of The Jimi Hendrix Experience in the U.S

“The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars”: David Bowie’s breakthrough masterpiece

Released on June 16, 1972, “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” gave birth to one of Rock’s most enduring characters, Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s most famous creation. We revisit the story of Ziggy Stardust and the songs of this timeless album

French Yé-Yé and Rock icon Johnny Hallyday was born on this day in 1943

The first French Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday was seen as a “national monument” in France. He emerged during the early 1960’s part of French culture and music movement Yé-Yé. With over 110 million records sold worldwide, Hallyday had a successful career that only was stopped by illness towards the end of his life

Kansas original lead singer Steve Walsh was born 73 years ago today

Steve Walsh, it’s one of the founding members and lead singer of Kansas, during the 1970’s the band achieved notable Rock hits with “Carry On Wayward Son,” and “Dust in the Wind”. He was born on this day in 1951

Revisiting the heavier than heaven debut Nirvana album “Bleach”

Proudly recorded by $606.17, “Bleach” it’s perhaps the only legitimate Grunge album Nirvana did. Released on June 15, 1989 on Sub Pop, the record features a selection of Grunge songs that approaches the style used by some of their Seattle peers, such as The Melvins, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden or TAD, a slow, sludgy and heavy Grunge Rock with influences of Punk and 70’s Heavy Metal blend in together. We look back at this now historical Rock album

The unique Greek singer and performer Demis Roussos was born on this day in 1946

Demis Roussos achieved the peak of his popularity during the 1970’s with songs such as “Forever And Ever”, a No.1 on the UK singles charts, but despite his success and popularity in Europe, he was never able to replicate the same in other parts of the world. We look back at his career on the day he would have turned 78

The Doors Studio Albums With Jim Morrison Rated And Reviewed

A rated and reviewed view to tell you some of the back story behind all the six Doors studio albums made with Jim Morrison between 1967 and 1971

Celebrate the Pop icon Boy George anniversary with Top 10 Culture Club songs

One of Pop’s most controversial figures, the unique and iconic Boy George turns 63 today. With Culture Club he scored the biggest music hits of his career and we look back at it through a musical and visual journey with the Top 10 Culture Club songs

Boy George: A Pop Chameleon in Photos

Boy George emerged during the early 1980’s from the Post-Punk movement named New Romantic, through his music and looks he broke down barriers and destroyed prejudice. Take look back at his influential and inspiring career in photographs

The Eclectic Soundscape of António Variações: A beacon of uniqueness, color and creativity in Portuguese Music

In the vibrant tapestry of Portuguese music, António Variações stands out with his fearless exploration of gender and sexuality, flamboyant style and flair and gender-bending aesthetic that defied categorization during the early 1980s

On this day in 1975 John Lennon’s last public performance and TV appearance was broadcast

In 1975, John Lennon goes up on stage and does his very last public performance as a musician, which also became the last time he made a TV appearance, in what is now seen as a diplomatic gesture towards a “new business partner”, at the “Salute To Sir Lew Grade” show

The Troggs singer Reg Presley was born on this day in 1941

The British band The Troggs, scored hit songs during the 1960’s such as “Wild Thing”, “Love Is All Around” and “With A Girl Like You”. Their singer Reg Presley was born 83 years ago

Les Yé-Yé: The French 60’s Pop Explosion Phenomenon

Exploring the fantastic French Pop music scene during the 60’s

In 1969 The Beatles reach the UK No,1 chart for the last time as a band with the controversial song “The Ballad Of John And Yoko”

“The Ballad Of John And Yoko” chronicles the events associated with Lennon’s marriage to Yoko Ono and it’s lyrical content caused some controversy in some countries, mainly the U.S and Spain

The Rolling Stones “Paint It, Black” peaks to No.1 in 1966

Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards with an important contribution from Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones “Paint It, Black”, was one of the first the Stones developed during their experimental phase

The British singer Mark Shaw celebrates 63 today

He remains best known as the lead singer of the British rock band Then Jerico who scored several hits during the 1980’s including “The Big Area”

The Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin turns 60 today

Renowned as the powerhouse drummer for the iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, Chamberlin’s technical skill and dynamic playing have made him one of the most respected drummers in the music industry

The legendary Howlin’ Wolf was born on this day in 1910

Howlin’ Wolf stands as one of the best Chicago Blues artists ever and several of his songs, including “Spoonful”, “Little Red Rooster” or “Back Door Man”, became both blues and rock staples

Duran Duran founding member and keyboardist Nick Rhodes turns 62 today

Nick Rhodes founded Duran Duran in 1978 and together with John Taylor has been the only constant member on it

Bonnie Tyler turns 73 today

Bonnie Tyler’s signature song remains the 1983 “Total Eclipse Of The Heart”, but the husky voice singer scored several other hit songs throughout the decades. Today she turns 73

The iconic Nancy Sinatra turns 84 today

With “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” Nancy Sinatra created a popular and enduring image of the Swinging Sixties, today she turns 84

The day Brian Jones was dismissed from the Rolling Stones

After several months of alienation and self-isolation in his Cotchford Farm home, Brian Jones, founding member, and guitarist of the Rolling Stones was visited by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts to discuss the future of the band

The Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz turns 58 today

Eric Kretz is one of the most well known and discreet drummers in Rock. As a member of Stone Temple Pilots, he co-wrote songs such as the 1992 hit “Plush”. Today he turns 58

Tom Jones turns 84 today

Tom Jones career has now spanned six decades, and he has literally done everything in the music business, from hit singer to Variety shows to Las Vegas appearances and even as a coach in The Voice on recent years. Today the “Delilah” singer turns 84

Remembering the legendary music genius Prince with his Top 20 songs

Prince Rogers Nelson was born 66 years ago, one of the absolute pop music genius of all times, he left behind a diverse and enormous body of work. We remember Prince with the list of his 20 best and most popular songs

The Big Brother and the Holding Company bassist Peter Albin celebrates 80 today

Big Brother and the Holding Company gained widespread attention with the addition of Janis Joplin as their lead singer and Albin’s bass playing, characterized by its melodic and rhythmic complexity, was integral to the band’s distinctive sound on classics such as “Piece of My Heart” and “Summertime”

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was first released on this day in 1965

On June 6th, 1965 “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was first released. The U.S was the chosen market to debut the song as a single

The Avant-Garde pioneer Laurie Anderson celebrates 77 today

With a career spanning over five decades, Laurie Anderson’s contributions to art and music and her ability to seamlessly integrate different media and her pioneering use of technology have made her a seminal figure in the avant-garde

Ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas featuring Michelle Phillips

The Mamas & The Papas went separate ways towards the beginning of the 1970’s, but songs such as “Monday, Monday” or “California Dreamin'” remain as popular as ever. To celebrate Michelle Phillips 80th birthday here’s ten of the best songs from The Mamas & The Papas

The Rock icon Suzi Quatro celebrates 74 today

Emerging during the 1970’s as a pioneering female rock musician in the male-dominated world of rock ‘n’ roll, Suzi Quatro’s self-titled debut album, released in 1973, included the hit single “Can the Can,” which topped the charts in several countries

Remembering The Stooges original bass player and founding member Dave Alexander

Dave Alexander was born on this day in 1947 and passed away aged 27 in 1975. He was one of The Stooges founding members and had an active role on the band’s first two albums

Remembering the Rolling Stone Charlie Watts on his birthday

Watts played on every Rolling Stones record to date and it was one of the three original members remaining in the band when he passed in 2021

Donna Summer peaks to No.1 with the rockin’ “Hot Stuff” in 1979

“Hot Stuff” marked a changing on Donna Summer’s musical direction into a more Rock sound. It peaked to No.1 on this day in 1979

The Top 12 Rolling Stones songs with Ronnie Wood

Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones in 1974, he was the third full-time guitarist in the band after founding member Brian Jones and Mick Taylor. We’ve put together the Top 12 Rolling Stones songs with Ronnie Wood today that he turns 77

The Baroque Pop of David Bowie’s 1967 debut album

Hated by many, the David Bowie self-titled debut it’s essentially a baroque-pop album with hints of Psychedelic and Vaudeville Music Hall and a selection of songs that are notable for a 20-year-old songwriter

Alanis Morissette turns 50 today

In 1995, Morissette released “Jagged Little Pill,” an album that catapulted her to international fame and sold over 33 million copies worldwide

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

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

The guitarist and songwriter Tom Morello turns 60 today

Morello co-founded the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave scoring several hits with both bands including “Killing in the Name” and “Like a Stone”

The Beatles score their fourth U.S No.1 with “Love Me Do” in 1964

“Love Me Do” it’s one of The Beatles signature songs, it was recorded with three different drummers in 1962 and in 1964, within only five months it earned the band their fourth U.S No.1

The Rolling Stones classic “Brown Sugar” peaks to No.1 in May 1971

“Brown Sugar” introduced a changing on the Rolling Stones sound, live lineup and set list, that would pretty much define the rest of their career for decades to come

The Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi celebrates 75 today

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

Remembering Punk icon Wendy O. Williams

Known for her raw energy, provocative performances, and boundary-pushing persona, Williams was a trailblazing figure in punk rock and heavy metal

Top 10 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs

Creedence Clearwater Revival was first formed in 1959 by lead singer and guitarist John Fogerty with his high school friends Stu, Doug and his brother Tom and during the late 1960’s became one of the biggest Rock bands in the world. John Fogerty turns 79, check 10 of their best songs