Not every great band is destined to dominate the charts, no matter how fiercely their fans believe they deserve it. Rock history is full of artists who wrote unforgettable songs yet watched others—often with safer or blander material—race past them toward superstardom. Eddie Vedder never expected Pearl Jam to become one of the defining bands … Read more
John Lennon was never shy about speaking his mind. Whether it was politics, music, or his own career, he had a reputation for blunt honesty that sometimes startled fans. One of his more surprising admissions was that he didn’t really like albums all that much. In fact, Lennon once confessed that there were only two … Read more
Paul McCartney’s solo journey ranks among the most impressive in rock history. Very few artists manage—not only to part ways with a legendary band, but also to build a solo body of work that earns genuine critical respect. McCartney is one of those rare cases. Although many of his solo projects are highly regarded, there … Read more
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
When you talk about Fleetwood Mac, it almost feels like you’re talking about two different bands. The only things that stayed the same through it all were drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie. They were the backbone, but the sound, the lineup, and even the mood of the band changed completely over time. The … Read more
Stevie Nicks has spent decades turning personal pain into music — but every artist has lines they won’t cross live. For Nicks, that song is “Illume (9-11)”, a quiet, intense piece she wrote in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Although it appears on Fleetwood Mac’s 2003 album Say You Will, Nicks has … Read more
When Led Zeppelin’s multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones was asked in an NME interview about the bassists he admired, he gave a surprisingly simple answer about one of rock’s biggest names: Paul McCartney. Jones said, “I think he’s perfect,” praising McCartney’s musical choices and how his bass playing always served the song. What John Paul Jones … Read more
Kate Bush was invited to support Fleetwood Mac on their huge Rumours tour in 1978, but she turned it down because she was building her own very different live show and didn’t want to be boxed into a supporting role. What happened in 1978? After Kate Bush’s first big hit, “Wuthering Heights”, she became a … Read more
When fans talk about Led Zeppelin, they usually remember legendary rock classics like Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, or Kashmir. But not every song in their catalog holds the same reputation with the band members themselves. In fact, there is one track from Led Zeppelin II that Jimmy Page absolutely hated, and it was … 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
