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Phil Collins is known widely for his expressive drumming, both in Genesis and in his solo work. But his journey as a drummer shows a growth: from trying to prove how many notes, fills, and complex rhythms he could play, to realizing that sometimes less is more—and that the silence between the beats can be … Read more

Have you ever noticed that certain songs make more sense in particular settings? A mellow folk track might feel right while walking through autumn leaves. An ambient, dreamy groove suits days when the sun is high and warm. A gritty blues solo might feel perfect in a dimly lit bar late at night. This isn’t … Read more

Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, has spent more than 60 years making music that shaped rock and roll. But even someone as iconic as Keith has his own musical heroes. In his autobiography Life and in interviews, he shared two songs that he believes are among the greatest ever recorded: “Be … Read more

Trying to pin down Jimmy Page in a few lines is like chasing lightning in a bottle — unpredictable, electric, and full of force. He’s not just a guitarist; he’s a sonic architect, a composer, and a rebel with a vision. If one word must capture him, it would be versatile. Early Days and the … Read more

You might know “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” from The Doors. But long before that, its roots were planted in the late 1920s Germany, in a theatrical and political world you’d never expect in rock history. The words began life as a German poem by Bertolt Brecht in 1925 (later collected in Hauspostille). Because Brecht wasn’t … Read more

After five years since Neil Peart’s passing, Canadian rock band Rush is reuniting for the “Fifty Something Tour” in summer 2026. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles, who has been chosen to take over drum duties. AP News A Tribute to Neil Peart The decision to … Read more

People often say that rock and roll is dead, and that the idea of the “rock star” has faded. But Thom Yorke, the frontman of Radiohead, proves that’s not true. For over 20 years, he’s been one of the most creative and respected musicians in the world. From OK Computer to Kid A to In … Read more

Losing a parent is one of life’s deepest wounds, and Jack Osbourne has recently shared a heartbreaking memory that shows just how precious a final moment can become. On Good Morning America, Jack choked up as he talked about his dad, Ozzy Osbourne, performing for one last time just weeks before his death. He revealed … Read more

When you think of Syd Barrett, you probably imagine the early Pink Floyd—wild, dreamy, strange, fragile, beautiful. When you think of Ray Davies, you likely think of The Kinks’ sharp portraits of England: working-class life, everyday people, humour, melancholy, pride, identity. David Gilmour has always looked up to Barrett as someone almost untouchable in his … Read more

If you try to squeeze Rush into a single label—“prog rock,” “hard rock,” “conceptual band”—you’ll miss what made them special. Yes, they’re often seen as the gold standard of progressive rock. But if you look closer, a lot more was going on: fusion of styles, bold lyrical themes, and a stubborn insistence on doing things … Read more