Recording studios are often romanticized as sanctuaries of invention—rooms where timeless music is born. Yet, those same control boards and tape machines can also turn into instruments of loss. Few musicians know that truth better than David Gilmour, whose unforgettable guitar work defined Pink Floyd’s sound. But during the creation of Animals in 1977, one … Read more
Dave Grohl and Meg White are two of rock’s most memorable drummers—but they couldn’t be more different. Yet both have left a huge mark on music, showing that there’s more than one way to be great behind the kit. Dave Grohl has always loved drumming. Before becoming the frontman of Foo Fighters, he was the … Read more
When people think of Pink Floyd, words like “unique,” “innovative,” and “mind-blowing” often come to mind. The band’s music feels so original that it’s hard to imagine they were influenced by anyone else. But even Pink Floyd’s legendary guitarist David Gilmour has admitted that some of his ideas came from other artists—especially The Kinks. Gilmour … Read more
People love simple headlines: “The only band John Lennon compared to the Beatles.” It sounds like a neat piece of trivia — the kind of sentence you can slam onto a T-shirt or the opener of a viral post. But the real story is messier (and more interesting): John Lennon rarely put other acts on … Read more
When it comes to rock ’n’ roll, few bands command the same level of respect and raw power as AC/DC. With a career spanning nearly five decades, the Australian icons have delivered some of the most electrifying anthems in rock history—songs like Highway to Hell, Back in Black, and Thunderstruck that never fail to bring … Read more
When it comes to pure guitar talent, few can match Ritchie Blackmore. Best known for his work with Deep Purple, Rainbow, and his later solo projects, Blackmore carved out a reputation as one of the most influential guitarists of his era. Along the way, he crossed paths with other giants of the instrument—Jimmy Page, Jeff … Read more
Rock music has always been a genre that sparks debate, but if there was ever one artist who seemed universally admired, it was Jimi Hendrix. Within months of arriving in England, Hendrix completely transformed the rock scene. His electrifying performances and unmatched guitar skills left even the biggest names in music—from The Beatles to 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
Frank Zappa famously declared, “without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” That ethos mirrored The Beatles’ journey—from early Buddy Holly covers to reshaping pop with a touch of baroque elegance and pioneering use of stereo in albums like Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This innovation sparked a seismic shift in … Read more
David Gilmour is often hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, a musician whose sound has shaped the very identity of Pink Floyd and influenced countless players across generations. His soaring solos and expressive touch turned songs like Comfortably Numb and Shine On You Crazy Diamond into timeless anthems, cementing his reputation … Read more
