Stevie Nicks experienced phenomenal success during the 1980s. Following the 1977 publication of their groundbreaking soft rock album Rumours, British-American band Fleetwood Mac rose to popularity as one of the biggest in the world. The Mac were well-known not only for their success on the charts but also for the drama that occurred behind the … Read more
Unquestionably one of the finest guitarists of all time, Stevie Ray Vaughan helped revive the blues in the 1980s. But regrettably, he passed away in a terrible accident far too soon. You have heard and watched his electric guitar ability countless times, but in this exclusive video, you will witness his incredible acoustic guitar technique. … Read more
When Slash rose to popularity with Guns N’ Roses in the late 1980s, the so-called “Hair Metal” subgenre was the most popular in Rock and Roll music. A few years later, the band faced another formidable foe: Grunge Rock, which was “killing” Hard Rock and Heavy Metal and gaining control of the mainstream Rock scene. … Read more
Having penned over 600 songs throughout his lifetime, Bob Dylan is among the most prolific composers of all time. Other musicians were able to take a Dylan track and really give it a fresh point of view musically, making it even greater. Dylan wasn’t the only one who had a lot of success with his … Read more
George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon founded The Beatles in 1960. Two years later, the band fired drummer Pete Best and invited Ringo Starr to join them just before they began recording their self-titled debut album. Even though they were only together for eight more years, that was enough time for them to establish … Read more
In 1968, Black Sabbath was formed in Birmingham, England, with with the help of John Michael Osbourne, better known as Ozzy Osbourne. Along with Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler, he played a crucial role in the development of heavy metal music, demonstrating to the world that dark and ominous music could also be … Read more
The devastating words that Freddie Mercury spoke to his close friends as he “slowly let go” are revealed in a new documentary. Freddie Mercury, the frontman and lead singer of the legendary rock group Queen, personified the essence of a rock ‘n’ roll showman. Not only was he a master of the stage, pacing back … Read more
The American rock group Journey has had a lasting impression on the classic rock genre. The lyrics to power ballad songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully” are sung by people of all ages. Journey, which was founded in the early 1970s, is said to have reached its commercial peak in the late 1970s and … Read more
Although Freddie Mercury was openly gay, he had a single woman in his life whom he proudly referred to as his “soulmate” and who was the most important person in his life. In the Oscar-winning movie Bohemian Rhapsody, Mary Austin and the singer’s unique and long-lasting love was depicted on screen. Freddie Mercury declared that … Read more
Throughout the 1990s, Soundgarden was among the most famous and successful rock groups. Together with Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana, they were among the pioneers of the grunge movement. The band was created in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by lead guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Hiro Yamamoto, and singer and drummer Chris Cornell. Later, … Read more
