The Rolling Stones classic recorded in one take
The whims and wills of The Rolling Stones‘ recording process weren’t always the easiest to understand. In essence, almost every song started out as either a rough demo or a […]
When Elvis Presley took to the stage for the final time
Elvis Presley is perhaps the most iconic rockstar of all time and, on June 26th, 1977, he would step onto the stage for the final time as he appeared in […]
Bob Marley’s views on Rastafarianism: “It’s not a culture, it’s a reality”
Rastafarianism is a spiritual and cultural movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s and is deeply rooted in African traditions and the belief in the divinity of Emperor Haile […]
The Metallica songs Lars Ulrich loves to play live
There aren’t too many metal heavyweights that can boast as strong a lineup of classics as Metallica. Since their beginning on the album Kill Em All, James Hetfield and Lars […]
Elvis Presley Pointed a Gun at His Backup Singer After She Refused to Go On Stage
At several concerts in 1975, Elvis Presley embarrassed backup singer Kathy Westmoreland in front of the audience. After a particularly disastrous show during which nearly all the backup singers walked […]
Serj Tankian: From Lebanon’s Civil War to Hollywood’s Mayhem – An Unlikely Metal Icon
Serj Tankian: From Lebanon’s Civil War to Hollywood’s Mayhem – An Unlikely Metal Icon In the world of heavy metal, where the music often serves as a vessel for rebellion […]
John Lennon Said This Classic Album ‘Irritated’ Him
John Lennon repeatedly made it clear he was self-aware. For example, he knew when the critics didn’t like his work, saying one of his albums “really upset everyone” — and […]
“The saddest song” Elvis Presley ever heard
As the progenitor of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley became one of the first-ever global superstars in the 20th century. As the Beatles’ John Lennon once famously remarked: “Before Elvis, […]
Freddie Mercury: 1 Banned Music Video Ended Queen’s Success in the U.S.
Queen may not have been the most squeaky-clean band ever (partially thanks to Freddie Mercury’s antics) but some fans might not know they made a music video so controversial it […]
The Metallica song Kirk Hammett struggles to play live
Any Metallica song feels like it’s arriving like a freight train from its opening notes. Although James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich have made songs that rely on their softer moments, […]