The United States has funded rock groups in Venezuela to record songs promoting democracy – and undermining Hugo Chávez’s rule – according to documents released following a Freedom of Information Act request. More than 10 groups were hired in 2011 to produce new songs promoting free speech in this oil-richRead More →
I will be 70 later this year. In recent years, many historical events that occurred half a century ago have been analyzed, praised, and perhaps denigrated, regarding their significance and/or lasting impact on America and the rest of the world. . The 1960s were arguably the most traumatic decade, atRead More →
During the ’80s a lot of the best rock music produced came from the United States, and we’re honoring the best of them with our look at the Top 20 American Classic Rock Bands of the’ 80s. The ’80s proved to be a time of massive rock domination, with hairRead More →
When you first form a group, no one really cares what happens later. Once you play with your friends for the first time, you are all united by the pure love of making music. Once you’ve become famous, it’s easier to listen to the paycheck rather than your muse. YouRead More →
THEY don’t make them look like Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell anymore – and he doesn’t know it. He lambasted the current crop of chart stars for spending too much time on their smartphones promoting themselves rather than honing their skills. Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell blasted current chart tops for wasting timeRead More →
For most artists, outside songwriters are an essential ingredient for success in the music business. In the world of pop, having an army of mostly Swedish songwriters pile the sugar in your mix has become an industry standard since the 90s in particular, but for rock bands it can oftenRead More →
As we all wait in our homes hoping for good news so we can get back to our once busy lives, there’s never been a better time to reflect on the glory days of The Rock. Attempting to pick an all-time top 10 list has proven to be a greatRead More →
It’s always a great feeling to discover a new band for the first time. While the biggest bands in the world can kill Spotify playlists, the beauty of these acts is that they feel like their own separate entity than the more corporate creations up top. Then the money rollsRead More →
Unless you’re ZZ Top or U2, the band members tend to come and go in classic rock. Some come and go more often, however, as the following list shows. Sorting out which classic rock band had the most members involved digging deeper than their most famous names. The list triesRead More →
The 60s saw the rock scene completely explode thanks to the British invasion. The great sounds of bands like the Beatles and the Stones have reignited many children’s love for rock and roll. Although Britain dominated the starting point, true rock and roll has always been at the center ofRead More →