Few bands inspire debate like Rush. Their blend of technical virtuosity and emotional heft turned three Canadian musicians into a global phenomenon — but not every song in their catalogue sat comfortably with the band themselves. One striking example: Geddy Lee admitted there was a Rush track he “never wanted to play” live — “The … Read more
When Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler talks about rock music, people listen. Decades onstage have given him a front-row seat to the bands that reshaped rock — and he’s been open about who inspired him. In interviews Tyler repeatedly praises giants like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses, and his … 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
Rock legends Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen have joined forces once again, delivering a long-awaited reunion that has fans celebrating worldwide. The collaboration is featured on Bon Jovi’s upcoming “Forever (Legendary Edition)”, a reimagined version of the band’s 2024 album Forever. The expanded release, scheduled for October 24, 2025, brings together some of the biggest … Read more
Jeremy Allen White is used to playing complicated men (hi, The Bear), but stepping into Bruce Springsteen’s boots? That was a whole new kind of pressure. Taking on Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere—a film about the making of the Boss’s stark 1982 album Nebraska—meant learning to sing, play guitar, and even perform in front of … Read more
When the world’s biggest metal band decides to crash a neighborhood bar, the result is pure chaos in the best way possible. On August 28, Metallica stunned fans and celebrities alike with a blistering one-off performance at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York. The show, staged under a backyard tent that normally hosts just a … Read more
Don Henley — co-founder, drummer and one of the voices of the Eagles — has always been frank about where he thinks his band belongs in rock history. When people compare the Eagles to other giants, Henley doesn’t pretend they’re equal to everyone. In fact, there’s one band he says the Eagles simply couldn’t match: … 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
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
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
