Rock and Roll: The Soundtrack of American Independence
Independence Day in America celebrates more than the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It embodies core American...
The Tale Behind The Tune: “Us And Them” by Pink Floyd
What can you say about “Dark Side of the Moon?” Without even mentioning the the name of the artist, almost...
The Tale Behind The Tune: “More Than A Feeling” by Boston
Boston released their self-titled debut album in August 1976 and I vividly recall my trip to a local retail outlet...
Tornado Twists the Rock: B-52’s and Joan Jett’s French Festival Dreams Dashed by Storm
I’m not sure France is a country that comes to mind when one considered the topic of tornadoes but perhaps...
The Tale Behind The Tune: “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
Not every song in rock history grabs your attention with the instant, bone-rattling authority of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid.” I can...
AC/DC Announces PWR/UP Pop-Ups for Every City on 2026 North American Tour
In a move that will thrill longtime fans, AC/DC has announced that official PWR/UP Pop-Ups will appear in every city...
The Tale Behind The Tune: “Bloody Well Right” by Supertramp
Supertramp's "Bloody Well Right" stands out as a defining track from the band's 1974 breakthrough album Crime of the Century...
Bad Moon Rising: How Creedence Clearwater Revival Tore Itself Apart at Its Peak
In the span of just four years, Creedence Clearwater Revival went from a scrappy Bay Area bar band to one...
Unraveling American Pie: The Cryptic Tale Behind Don McLean’s Rock Masterpiece
Don McLean's "American Pie" stands as one of rock music's most enduring enigmas. Released in 1971, the nearly nine-minute epic...
The Tale Behind The Tune: “Lessons” by Rush
You are probably more likely to come across articles like this that are focused on big radio hits or at...
Real Lives Behind the Rock Anthems: Classic Songs Inspired by Actual People
Classic rock music often draws power from personal stories, turning real human experiences into timeless anthems. Many of the genre's...
Heart’s Brush with Oblivion: How the Wilson Sisters Saved Heart’s Future
They turned me into a big fan with their first studio album, Dreamboat Annie but In the early 1980s, Heart...