The guitarist David Gilmour said to be the best of the 1980s
When American musicians first introduced rock and roll to the globe, David Gilmour was still a small child, having been born in the middle of the 1940s. In 1954, he…
The Other Time Syd Barrett Crashed a Pink Floyd Recording Session
Pink Floyd had one of the great resurrection stories in classic rock. Founder, guitarist, and chief songwriter Syd Barrett’s creative genius put the band on the map. His deteriorating mental…
Linkin Park sued by former bandmate over alleged unpaid royalties
Linkin Park are being sued by a former bandmate who claims to have never been paid for his alleged involvement in their debut album Hybrid Theory. The lawsuit was filed…
The “decree” Kurt Cobain made for the Nirvana album ‘In Utero’
The decision to employ Steve Albini for the third Nirvana album was a very conscious choice. The Seattle grunge pioneers had in-house Sub Pop producer and Skin Yard guitarist Jack…
MTV Unplugged: The Nirvana show Dave Grohl thought would be “a disaster”
From day one, Nirvana was never interested in playing the same show twice. Since their inception, Kurt Cobain had been known for playing how he felt whenever he took to…
Jay Weinberg “heartbroken and blindsided” by Slipknot sacking
Jay Weinberg has discussed his shock sacking from Slipknot for the first time since the news broke last week. He says he’s been left “heartbroken and blindsided” by the Iowa…
Thanks, Mick & Keith but I’ll stick with ‘Sticky Fingers’
Hackney Diamonds, the first Rolling Stones album with new material in 18 years, gets its name from old slang used in the East London borough Hackney. It means broken pieces…
The Rolling Stones: We’ll keep making music “until we drop”
The Rolling Stones will continue to make more albums "until (they) drop". Guitarist Keith Richards has revealed how the legendary band - completed by Sir Mick Jagger and guitarist Ronnie…
Elvis Presley Looked so Much Like Dracula When He Met Richard Nixon That His Friend Worried He Would ‘Arouse Suspicion’
During an impromptu trip to Washington D.C., Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon. He wrote Nixon a letter about how he wanted to help reduce youth drug use. While…
Keith Richards’ 5 Children: Everything to Know
As one of the original members of The Rolling Stones, it’s no surprise that musician Keith Richards has led a legendary life. Aside from being an iconic rock star, Keith…