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Sometimes, even rock legends can be the last to know when their music shows up in modern pop culture. That was exactly the case for Ian Gillan, the longtime frontman of Deep Purple, when one of the band’s most famous songs appeared in the promotional material for Stranger Things. In early 2025, fans noticed that … Read more

Lemmy Kilmister, the legendary frontman of Motörhead, was known for many things: his gravel-rough voice, his love of loud music, and his brutal honesty. When Lemmy liked something, he said it. And when he didn’t, he said that even louder. One topic he never backed down from was the famous rock and roll debate: The … Read more

When people think about classic rock in the 1970s, Led Zeppelin is often one of the first bands that comes to mind. With Jimmy Page’s powerful guitar riffs, Robert Plant’s dramatic vocals, John Paul Jones’ musical versatility, and John Bonham’s thunderous drumming, Led Zeppelin became one of the most influential rock bands of all time. … Read more

Neil Peart is widely known as one of the greatest drummers in rock history, but his path to success was not easy or obvious. Before becoming the driving force behind Rush, Peart faced setbacks, learned from many influences, and slowly developed the unique style that would define his career. In the early days, Rush was … Read more

Keith Richards is one of the most famous guitarists in rock history. As a founding member of The Rolling Stones, he helped shape rock music for more than 60 years. Richards is also known for being very honest — sometimes brutally honest — about other musicians. Over the years, he has criticized many famous artists, … Read more

YUNGBLUD has added another huge achievement to his fast-growing career by winning Best British Artist at the 2025 Rock Sound Awards. This award is more than just a win for popularity. It represents a year where YUNGBLUD truly grew as an artist, expanded his influence, and proved that modern rock music is still powerful and … Read more

The annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. is one of the most special nights in American entertainment. Every year, it celebrates artists who have made a lasting impact on culture through music, film, television, and theater. In 2025, one of the biggest moments of the night was honoring George Strait, widely known as the … Read more

When people think of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, they often imagine them as artists who rose to fame at the same time. Both are legends of country music, both have larger-than-life personalities, and both helped shape the sound of the genre. But the truth is, their journeys began very differently. There was a 14-year … Read more

In the early 1960s, Bob Dylan became one of the most important voices in American folk music. With songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” and “Girl from the North Country,” he was seen as a spokesperson for young people who wanted honesty, change, and meaning in music. His simple style — an … Read more

When you think of Motown Records, you might imagine the smooth voices of Diana Ross, the deep emotions of Marvin Gaye, or the unforgettable grooves of Stevie Wonder. But the story of Motown is much bigger than a few hit songs. It’s a story about how a small Detroit label transformed popular music — and … Read more