The classic Pink Floyd song that started out as a prank
When it first emerged in the mid-1960s, Pink Floyd was just one of many aspiring R&B bands in England’s bustling capital. However, with a zany character like Syd Barrett front […]
Watch The Rolling Stones debut ‘Sympathy for the Devil’ in 1968
Under the initial guidance of multi-instrumentalist blues fanatic Brian Jones, The Rolling Stones warmed to the crowd-pleasing comfort of R&B covers. Their early records were packed with traditional renditions that […]
John Lennon’s Ghost Is Among the Most Sighted at His Former New York Apartment
John Lennon moved into The Dakota in 1973 and, according to those who have seen his ghost lingering outside, never left. The historic New York City apartment building reportedly has […]
Kurt Cobain’s favourite punk albums
Alternative rock was permanently changed when Nirvana stepped onto the scene in 1987. With their debut album, Bleach, the band helped establish grunge, although their popularity skyrocketed when they released […]
Kurt Cobain’s favourite classic rock albums
The great Kurt Cobain pulled from a host of areas to establish his distinctive sound. From the greats of early popular music to his generation’s most exciting pioneers, the Aberdeen […]
The Beatles song Ringo Starr called “grunge rock of the 1960s”
Despite the legendary parameters of his humorous demeanour and almost comical dedication to peace and love, Ringo Starr knows a thing or two about music. As the drummer of The […]
The album that distilled the “violence” between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
As with any couple, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have had their ups and downs. Whether this is because of musical disagreements, romances or general hedonism, ‘The Glimmer Twins’ have […]
The Pink Floyd song David Gilmour called their “most collaborative effort”
None of the Pink Floyd members could claim that every part of their career was easy to work through. From working with the dissolution of Syd Barrett to channelling their […]
Why John Lennon Stopped Caring About Having Hits
John Lennon had hits over and over and over again. But he didn’t think always hitting the top 10 was a good long-term goal. He said part of the reason […]
A Star Said a Song From The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Sounds Like a ‘Giant Metallic Wind’
One of the songs from The Beatles‘ Abbey Road blew a 1990s rock star away. He said the song has “no lead guitars and things, it’s just grinding away at […]