Thom Yorke, the lead singer of Radiohead, has never been comfortable with labels. Over the years, many critics have described Radiohead as a band trapped in “millennial angst” — gloomy, tortured, and obsessed with the same ideas. When Yorke was asked about this, he didn’t fully reject it, but he didn’t accept it either. He … Read more
John Lydon has always been known for speaking his mind. From his early days as the angry voice of the Sex Pistols to his more experimental work with Public Image Ltd (PiL), Lydon has never tried to please everyone. He doesn’t believe in playing it safe, and he doesn’t believe in staying quiet when something … Read more
Lemmy Kilmister was more than just the frontman of Motörhead. He was a symbol of rock ’n’ roll itself. Loud, honest, stubborn, and completely dedicated to music, Lemmy became one of the most respected figures in rock and metal history. This is not a slight on the other members of Motörhead — they were all … Read more
When people think of AC/DC, one image almost always comes to mind: Angus Young running across the stage in a schoolboy uniform, playing his guitar like his life depends on it. The shorts, blazer, tie, and cap have become just as famous as the band’s loud riffs and high-energy songs. But why does a hard … Read more
In the world of rock music, drummers are often judged by how loud, fast, or powerful they can play. Legends like John Bonham and Keith Moon set the bar high with their explosive styles. Yet somehow, Neil Peart of Rush stood apart from everyone else. His drumming was so precise and controlled that fans often … Read more
Peter Gabriel could have stopped making music after leaving Genesis, and his place in rock history would still be safe. As the original frontman of Genesis, he helped create some of the most creative and ambitious progressive rock music of the 1970s. Albums from that era were bold, theatrical, and complex, and Gabriel was at … Read more
Rock music has always moved forward because musicians listen to each other, learn, and take inspiration from new sounds. Few guitarists have witnessed as much change as David Gilmour, the legendary Pink Floyd guitarist. From the rise of psychedelia to punk, metal, and grunge, Gilmour watched generations of players come and go. What makes him … Read more
Rock music has produced many legendary singers, but very few are admired across every style of rock. Two of the biggest names in rock history — Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses — come from very different musical backgrounds. Even so, both artists agree on one thing: Freddie Mercury, … Read more
Rock music is full of wild stories, but some are so surprising that they still shock fans decades later. One of those stories is the time Eddie Van Halen almost joined KISS. Yes — one of the greatest guitar players of all time seriously considered leaving Van Halen to join one of the biggest rock … Read more
Led Zeppelin was a band that never did things halfway. If they played a solo, it was long and powerful. If Robert Plant sang a high note, it could shatter the roof. They always went all in, and that bold attitude made them legendary. But sometimes, their daring experiments didn’t quite hit the mark. One … Read more
