When you think of Syd Barrett, you probably imagine the early Pink Floyd—wild, dreamy, strange, fragile, beautiful. When you think of Ray Davies, you likely think of The Kinks’ sharp portraits of England: working-class life, everyday people, humour, melancholy, pride, identity. David Gilmour has always looked up to Barrett as someone almost untouchable in his … Read more
If you try to squeeze Rush into a single label—“prog rock,” “hard rock,” “conceptual band”—you’ll miss what made them special. Yes, they’re often seen as the gold standard of progressive rock. But if you look closer, a lot more was going on: fusion of styles, bold lyrical themes, and a stubborn insistence on doing things … Read more
The 1970s were a powerful decade for Bob Dylan — a time of change, creativity, and emotion. After redefining folk and rock in the 1960s, Dylan spent the next ten years exploring new sounds, personal stories, and spiritual themes. Many fans and critics agree that some of his most timeless songs came from this era. … Read more
When Ozzy Osbourne climbed on stage at Villa Park, Birmingham, on July 5, 2025, it seemed like a grand finale—but no one at that moment fully understood just how close to death he had been. Seventeen days later, the Prince of Darkness would die. Yet he left behind a final performance so raw, beautiful, and … Read more
On Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. PT, rock legends Def Leppard will be honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The location: 1750 North Vine Street, right in front of the iconic Capitol Records Building in Los Angeles. They’ll be the 2,824th star on the Walk, under the Recording … Read more
On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, actor Jeremy Allen White and rock icon Bruce Springsteen recently joined the host to talk about the much-anticipated biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. The conversation gave fans a rare peek behind the curtain — into how the movie came together, how White prepared, and how Springsteen feels about being portrayed on … Read more
When Ozzy Osbourne passed in July 2025, many in the rock world scrambled to pay tribute. At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Yungblud joined a lineup of rock veterans — Steven Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith, plus Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme — to perform a medley of Ozzy’s classic songs: “Crazy Train,” “Changes,” … Read more
Eric Clapton is one of the most famous guitarists of all time — but not everyone in the music world is a fan. Over the years, several musicians have spoken out against him, either because of personal issues, creative differences, or his controversial views. Here are five artists who’ve had problems with Clapton. 1. Jeff … Read more
After decades of crafting a unique musical world between folk, Renaissance influences, and rock sensibility, Blackmore’s Night has revealed a set of six U.S. concert dates this November. For many fans, these shows may feel especially precious — a chance once more to be swept away by their timeless, wood-and-string sound in a live setting. … Read more
There’s always a strange hush that settles in just before a giant falls — or chooses to let go. For Dave Mustaine and Megadeth, that moment seems to have arrived. After more than forty years of shaking the foundations of metal, the band is preparing to deliver its swansong — and their first move is … Read more
