Cat Stevens’ song “Father and Son” is one of the most emotional and timeless songs of the 1970s. It was released in 1970 on his album Tea for the Tillerman. Even today, the song continues to touch people of all ages because it talks about something very real: the gap between parents and their children. … Read more
Keanu Reeves is known all over the world as a Hollywood superstar. He has played unforgettable roles in movies like The Matrix, Speed, and John Wick. For many years, people saw him as an action hero — serious, quiet, and always saving the day on screen. But as time passed, Reeves slowly showed the world … Read more
Every year when December arrives, one song seems impossible to escape: “Last Christmas” by Wham! It plays in shops, on the radio, at parties, and on playlists around the world. Many people sing along happily, but few stop to think about the real story behind it. While it sounds festive and catchy, “Last Christmas” is … Read more
Rock music is often loud, powerful, and full of confidence. But behind the face paint, guitars, and giant stages, musicians are still human beings who feel deep love, loss, and pain. Recently, KISS co-founder Gene Simmons shared a very emotional story about losing his longtime bandmate and friend, Ace Frehley. His words reminded fans that … Read more
Led Zeppelin were famously self-contained — Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham made records mostly with each other, and the band rarely invited guest singers into the studio. But in a 1977 interview Robert Plant let slip a little fan-moment: there was one female singer he really admired and would have liked to have on a … Read more
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
Ritchie Blackmore’s earliest guitar heroics were sparked the moment he heard Jeff Beck with The Yardbirds on “Shapes of Things.” The track floored him. His first reaction was pure shock: “My God, who the hell is this? This shouldn’t be allowed, it’s too good.” What fascinated him most was Beck’s uncanny ability to squeeze out … 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
On December 7, 2025, the legendary rock band KISS received one of the highest cultural honors in America at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. It was a night full of celebration, pride, and heartfelt memories. The three living original members — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss — wore black tuxedos and … Read more
Sometimes, even rock legends can be the last to know when their music shows up in modern pop culture. That was exactly the case for Ian Gillan, the longtime frontman of Deep Purple, when one of the band’s most famous songs appeared in the promotional material for Stranger Things. In early 2025, fans noticed that … Read more
