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Jimmy Page originally envisioned Ten Years Gone as an instrumental. He felt the music was so melancholy that words might only get in the way. Then Robert Plant heard it — and reached back a decade into his own life, recalling a woman who had forced him to choose between her and his music — … Read more

Ask most people who the greatest guitarist of the 1950s was, and they’ll say Chuck Berry. Lemmy Kilmister had a different answer. “Eddie Cochran — I never got to see him live, but he could play. Him and Buddy Holly, they were the best guitarists. They could get a good raunchy beat going.” This wasn’t … Read more

“From the first time I heard Irish Tour ’74, I was struck by the sheer intensity and ferocity of his approach to the electric blues.” Those are Joe Bonamassa’s words about Rory Gallagher — a guitarist he never met, yet one whose music has shaped him since childhood. Now, Bonamassa has returned to Cork, performed … Read more

One fan called the fills around the four-minute mark “spine-tingling.” Another declared the performance “WORTH THE WAIT.” A third added, “Neil Peart would be proud.” Anika Nilles — former Jeff Beck drummer, German drumming powerhouse, and the newest member of Rush — made her live debut at the Juno Awards on Sunday, leaving no doubt … Read more

For Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, listening to his own music is often bittersweet, as he hears the harmonies of his late brothers, Maurice and Robin, only in memory. But during the 2017 Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees tribute, Keith Urban’s performance of … Read more

London’s West End is no stranger to spectacle, but yesterday, even the most seasoned commuters paused in disbelief as a cramped white caravan rolled onto Denmark Street. Out stepped one of rock’s most iconic voices: Rod Stewart. At 81 years old, Stewart swapped massive arenas for a tiny mobile home, treating onlookers to a surprise … Read more

In 1995, Queen released Made In Heaven, an album that was both a powerful and emotional farewell to their iconic frontman, Freddie Mercury. Despite his passing four years earlier, his voice and spirit continued to resonate in every track. Made In Heaven was a labor of love for the remaining members of Queen, especially guitarist … Read more

In the rich history of country music, few relationships were as iconic as the one shared between Dolly Parton and the late Kenny Rogers. Their 1983 duet “Islands in the Stream” became a global hit, solidifying a friendship that lasted over three decades. When the industry gathered for the “All In For The Gambler” tribute … Read more

The 1970s were a time of rock-and-roll excess, but The Faces were different. While other legendary bands were turning into polished stadium acts, The Faces—led by the shaggy Rod Stewart and the guitar-playing Ronnie Wood—remained the ultimate “people’s band.” Their April 1, 1972, performance for BBC’s Sounds For Saturday wasn’t just a concert; it was … Read more

For more than four decades, AC/DC has stood as one of rock music’s most powerful forces. With thunderous riffs, electrifying stage shows, and stadium tours worth tens of millions of dollars, the band has built a legacy few can match. But behind the explosive energy and massive success lies a story of deep personal loss … Read more