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Every drummer speaks with a voice of their own once they sit behind the kit. Even when raised on the same records, each player forges a rhythm that’s distinctively theirs. Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones understood his irreplaceable role, yet he held immense admiration for Tony Williams—a drummer whose touch carried a brilliance that … Read more
Ritchie Blackmore’s earliest guitar heroics were sparked the moment he heard Jeff Beck with The Yardbirds on “Shapes of Things.” The track floored him. His first reaction was pure shock: “My God, who the hell is this? This shouldn’t be allowed, it’s too good.” What fascinated him most was Beck’s uncanny ability to squeeze out … Read more
When music historians and fans talk about guitar legends, Jimi Hendrix usually tops the chart. Neil Young, himself a towering figure in songwriting and guitar playing, has often articulated profound respect—not just for Hendrix, but for other musicians who, in his view, reached that same rare realm of artistry. Bert Jansch: “On the same level … Read more
When Dave Grohl talks about rock history, people listen. The Foo Fighters frontman (and former Nirvana drummer) has long been vocal about the artists who inspired him — and when asked who tops the list of great frontmen, Grohl points squarely at Freddie Mercury. Multiple interviews and public comments show Grohl calling Mercury a one-off … Read more
Few bands inspire debate like Rush. Their blend of technical virtuosity and emotional heft turned three Canadian musicians into a global phenomenon — but not every song in their catalogue sat comfortably with the band themselves. One striking example: Geddy Lee admitted there was a Rush track he “never wanted to play” live — “The … Read more
When Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler talks about rock music, people listen. Decades onstage have given him a front-row seat to the bands that reshaped rock — and he’s been open about who inspired him. In interviews Tyler repeatedly praises giants like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses, and his … Read more
Carlos Santana, the legendary guitarist who brought a unique blend of rock, Latin, and jazz influences to the global stage, has long been admired for his musical genius and spiritual wisdom. Known for hits like Black Magic Woman and Smooth, Santana has spent decades inspiring audiences not just through music but through his philosophy of … Read more
Rock legends Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen have joined forces once again, delivering a long-awaited reunion that has fans celebrating worldwide. The collaboration is featured on Bon Jovi’s upcoming “Forever (Legendary Edition)”, a reimagined version of the band’s 2024 album Forever. The expanded release, scheduled for October 24, 2025, brings together some of the biggest … Read more
Jeremy Allen White is used to playing complicated men (hi, The Bear), but stepping into Bruce Springsteen’s boots? That was a whole new kind of pressure. Taking on Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere—a film about the making of the Boss’s stark 1982 album Nebraska—meant learning to sing, play guitar, and even perform in front of … Read more
When the world’s biggest metal band decides to crash a neighborhood bar, the result is pure chaos in the best way possible. On August 28, Metallica stunned fans and celebrities alike with a blistering one-off performance at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York. The show, staged under a backyard tent that normally hosts just a … Read more
