7 Drummers Who Can Match Neil Peart’s Drumming Skills (and Why)

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When fans ask who can “match” Neil Peart, they usually mean a blend of speed, precision, endurance, musicality, compositional drum parts, and jaw-dropping solos—delivered live, night after night. No one replaces Peart’s voice, but several elite drummers operate at a similar technical and creative altitude. Here’s a clear, easy guide to the players most often … Read more

Why Kate Bush rejected Fleetwood Mac in 1978

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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

Alex Lifeson Reveals His Favorite Rush Album: “By Far the Greatest Record That We Made”

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Alex Lifeson, the virtuosic Rush guitarist, has long been asked which album he holds dearest from the band’s expansive catalog. The answer? The groundbreaking Moving Pictures (1981). Why Moving Pictures Stands Above the Rest interview with Make Weird Music, Lifeson didn’t hold back: “Moving Pictures was by far the greatest record that we made.” He … Read more

Five bands that Bob Dylan hates

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential songwriters in modern music, but he’s never been one to sugarcoat his opinions. Over the decades, the Nobel Prize–winning troubadour has praised many artists, but he’s also had moments where he’s been unusually blunt about music he didn’t like—sometimes even if it was his own. While Dylan … Read more

Watch Joe Walsh Perform “Funk 49” On The Late Show

Joe Walsh Rocks “Funk #49” on The Late Show and Prepares for James Gang’s Final Performance at VetsAid Charity Concert Rock legend Joe Walsh recently electrified The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing the iconic James Gang track “Funk #49” alongside Louis Cato and The Late Show Band. Walsh’s performance was part of an exciting … Read more

There’s Only One Singer That Intimidates Robert Plant

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When we think of virtuoso singers, heavy rock & roll may not be the first genre that comes to mind. While technical proficiency is often associated with divas like Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, the true essence of rock singing lies in creativity, passion, and poetic expression. These qualities are what set apart legends like … Read more