mekusum In the summer of 2007, something truly special happened in London. At The O2 Arena, Prince performed 21 nights in a row. But this wasn’t just a normal concert series—it became one of the most unique live music experiences ever. More than 500,000 people came to see him. Every show was sold out. Fans were … Read more
Some stories in music feel almost too powerful to be real—but the legendary New Year’s Eve performance at Paisley Park in 1987 is one of those moments that continues to echo through time. It’s not just because of the music that was played, but because of what it represented: a rare meeting of two musical … Read more
For many people, The Jackson 5 is all about energy, dancing, and powerful vocals. When you think of the group, names like Michael Jackson often come to mind first. But behind the spotlight, there was someone quieter who played an important role in their success—Tito Jackson. Tito Jackson was not the loudest or most visible … Read more
In April 2017, music legends gathered in Brooklyn for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. It was a night to celebrate great artists—but it also carried a deep emotional feeling. Just one year before, the world had lost Prince, one of the most unique and influential musicians of all time. To honor him, … Read more
The legendary Britpop band Oasis is once again making headlines after being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. While many artists celebrate such nominations, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher reacted in a very different way. Instead of asking fans to vote, he sarcastically thanked the people who didn’t vote for … Read more
Music can bring joy, memories, and powerful emotions to people all around the world. But sometimes music is used in ways that the artists never expected or wanted. Recently, the Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand spoke out after their famous song Take Me Out was used in a military propaganda video without their permission. … Read more
The world of alternative rock in the 1980s produced many legendary artists, but it also created some memorable rivalries. One of the most talked-about feuds was between Morrissey and Robert Smith. Both singers led hugely influential bands—The Smiths and The Cure—that helped shape alternative and indie music. Despite their similar influence, the two musicians became … Read more
In the early 1960s, rock ‘n’ roll music was mostly dominated by American artists. Musicians like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley had already become global stars, and many young people in the United Kingdom believed that this kind of music belonged mainly to Americans. British teenagers loved the sound, but very few local … Read more
The early days of Green Day were very different from the stadium shows and global fame the band would later experience. In the late 1980s, they were just a young punk band from the Bay Area of California trying to make their mark in a small underground music scene. The band’s singer and guitarist, Billie … Read more
For many years, Ozzy Osbourne was known as the “Prince of Darkness.” People often thought he had dark or even satanic beliefs because of his scary stage image and the heavy, dark style of music he made with Black Sabbath. But the real story behind Ozzy Osbourne is more surprising. According to his son, Jack … Read more
