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 […]
The Rolling Stone is back with a new album Hackney Diamonds. It is the band’s first album in 18 years and features megastar cameos from Elton John, Lady Gaga and […]
John Lennon was the subject of numerous false rumors. For example, he recounted some gossip about his personal hygiene that he thought was funny. Notably, the “Imagine” singer said he […]
The Rolling Stones have been a band for nearly 60 years, but Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have been friends for 70. They met at school when they were only […]