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In 1976, Rod Stewart released a song that was both personal and groundbreaking. “The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II)” told the story of a gay man who faced rejection and violence, reflecting Stewart’s own grief over the loss of a close friend. The song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart but … Read more

Legendary folk singer Joan Baez has once again made headlines — not for her music, but for a bold poem aimed directly at Donald Trump. The poem, titled “Little Green Worm: A Note to the President,” imagines that a tiny worm has eaten away parts of Trump’s brain — the parts responsible for empathy, intelligence, … Read more

There’s something magical about the first time you hear a band like The Rolling Stones—it’s a rush that sticks with you. For Bruce Springsteen, that feeling never went away, and it’s what drives him to keep exploring new sounds and celebrating new talent. He knows the future of rock and roll lies in the next … Read more

Eric Clapton, famously nicknamed “Slowhand,” isn’t just a guitar hero—he’s a living library of the blues. While he could take the guitar in directions that no one had ever imagined, his real gift lay in his deep knowledge and respect for blues traditions. From playing classic John Lee Hooker tunes to showing admiration for artists … Read more

Few musicians have seen rock’s wildest years as closely as Bill Wyman, the quiet and steady bassist of The Rolling Stones. Now 88 years old, Wyman looks back at the golden age of rock with humor, honesty, and wisdom. He joined the Stones in 1962, long before the world knew they would become one of … Read more

When most people think of The Beatles, they imagine four best friends having fun, making music together, and just enjoying life. But the truth is far more complicated. By the time the band reached its peak, tensions were high, and working together wasn’t always easy. From Teenagers to Legends The Beatles — John Lennon, Paul … Read more

From the very beginning, Dave Grohl always saw himself as a drummer first and a songwriter second. Before he became the loud, energetic frontman of Foo Fighters, he was the hard-hitting drummer for Nirvana — and that love for rhythm never left him. Even when Grohl picked up the guitar, he played it like he … Read more

Bruce Springsteen is one of the most respected rock stars in the world. Known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and songs about real life, he’s often called “The Boss.” But even the best artists have heroes, and for Springsteen, one of his biggest inspirations was the legendary Roy Orbison. From the start of his … Read more

In recent years, movie theaters have been flooded with musician biopics. From Elvis to Freddie Mercury, these films promise to show us the “real story” behind the legends. But more often than not, they feel over-dramatic and predictable. Instead of letting the music speak, they wrap it up in Hollywood shine. That’s why, when we … Read more

Led Zeppelin is one of those rare bands that kept the same lineup from start to finish — Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. Each member played a huge part in creating the band’s sound, and together they made some of the most powerful and timeless music in rock history. Because … Read more