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The envelope from Columbia Records arrived on a Wednesday in February 1985. It was thin. People in the music industry know what thin envelopes from record labels mean. Thick envelopes contain contracts, riders, tour schedules, the administrative evidence of a continued professional relationship. Thin envelopes contain letters. Letters, in this context, mean one thing. John … Read more
The Hole in the Wall public house on Bedfont Lane in Feltham, Middlesex was not a place that rewarded ambition. It had been serving the same rotating population of factory workers, mechanics, and shift supervisors since 1954, and its relationship with live music was essentially functional: something to fill the space between the jukebox’s last … Read more
In 1972, Neil Young released Harvest. It was a warm, melodic, orchestrated record — the kind of album that filled arenas and landed comfortably on radio. “Heart of Gold” went to number one. Young was suddenly the center of something enormous. He hated it. Not the album — but what followed. The comfort. The expectation. … Read more
On the morning of June 26, 1997, a profound hush fell across the Hawaiian islands. News spread from Oʻahu to Niʻihau: “Bruddah Iz” had passed away. The Honolulu Star-Register captured his radiant, generous face, announcing his death from respiratory complications and other illnesses tied to his immense size. Standing just under six-foot-two and weighing over … Read more
In 1975, Fleetwood Mac added two new members: Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. They came as a pair — a couple who had spent years struggling together, building something out of nothing in California. By the time they entered the studio to record Rumours in 1976, they were no longer a couple. Neither were John … Read more
Alice Cooper has spent decades on stage and backstage, seeing some of the wildest performances in rock history. But even he was shocked when a certain Hollywood star picked up a guitar and started playing. That star was none other than Johnny Depp. Known primarily for his acting, Depp has long been a passionate guitarist, … Read more
Jimi Hendrix, one of the most revolutionary guitarists in rock history, died on September 18, 1970, at the age of 27. Over the decades, countless stories and myths have circulated about his life, career, and untimely death. One of the most repeated legends is that Hendrix died with only $21 in his bank account. While … Read more
A new report from Agence France-Presse has revealed a surprising trend in the music world. AI-generated artists are now becoming popular in country music, with some even appearing among the most streamed acts in the United States. These artists are not real people. They are completely created using artificial intelligence, including their voices, songs, and … Read more
Canadian rock legends Triumph are officially reuniting their original lineup for the first time since 1988, and fans of classic rock are celebrating the long-awaited news. The reunion brings back the band’s most iconic members — Rik Emmett, Gil Moore, and Mike Levine. Together, they helped define Triumph’s signature sound during their peak years in … Read more
Metallica have officially announced two U.S. tour dates for 2026, and fans are already talking about it. Even though the band has been active with large-scale shows in recent years, this new update stands out for one big reason — there are only two shows. These concerts are especially interesting because they are not part … Read more
