Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” is suspiciously contradictory. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll performed the song in a way that destroyed all its cohesion. In fact, the forgotten original version […]
“Let the old still believe that they’re young,” Mick Jagger cries in a definitive Rolling Stones ethos that is delivered towards the end of Hackney Diamonds, the rock’n’roll legends’ first […]
Any good classic rock star knew how to go against type from time to time. One of the songs on John Lennon’s last album included a gospel choir. In an […]
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 […]
“Hackney Diamonds” might start in a defensive crouch — Mick Jagger, hands up, wailing: “Don’t get angry with me!” — but then the music pounces to life with an elasticity […]
Elvis Presley loved to shower his only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, with gifts. He lavished her with attention, and none of her wishes were too large for him to grant. […]
Music has always been involved in the life of Keith Richards. Initially, jazz was his first love, but once rock ‘n’ roll became accessible, The Rolling Stones founding member was […]
The Beatles‘ “Taxman” is one of the most famous songs from Revolver. On one level, it’s horribly behind the times. On the other hand, its message is immortal. The Beatles’ […]
Paul McCartney said The Beatles‘ “Please Please Me” was inspired by an American rock ‘n’ roll star. Paul said the song was originally slower to mimic that star’s style. Subsequently, […]
An exhibition in celebration of the rock n’ roll king Elvis Presley has opened in London. Hundreds of the music legend’s former belongings from Graceland are on display in the […]