The Metallica song inspired by Amy Winehouse
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn on many different areas to compose music. From drug abuse to modern warfare, the trash metal hero fears no topic when penning tunes. It […]
Elvis Presley: Richard Nixon’s inside spy on pop culture
Baz Luhrmann’s recent Elvis Presley biopic was as mad as a hermit crab with a mortgage out on his backpack home. The Australian director really Luhrmannised the hell out of […]
How Sun Records turned selling Elvis Presley for a mere $35,000 into their most profitable decision
John Lennon once said, “Before Elvis there was nothing.” You’d imagine that inventing everything, at least in Lennon’s words, comes with a hefty price tag. Unfortunately, for Sun Records, it’s […]
Who really broke up The Beatles? Paul McCartney reveals the truth
On October 5th, 1962, The Beatles released their debut single. On April 10th, 1970, the band were no more. Within that brief window, those four lads from Liverpool changed the […]
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 […]
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 Beatles Were Nothing Like Their Public Images, Revealed Ringo Starr’s Replacement
The Beatles caused a bit of controversy when they first rose to prominence, but their public image was much cleaner than many of the bands that came after them. They […]
What’s Next for The Rolling Stones After Drummer Charlie Watt’s Death?
The Rolling Stones have been going strong for the last sixty years, and up until recently, they showed no signs of slowing down. Their long-time drummer and faithful backbeat, Charlie […]
Nirvana Never Had a Song in the Top 5, Let Alone a No. 1 Hit Single
Most people would agree that Nirvana’s music embodies the spirit of Generation X, yet they never managed to write a song worthy of becoming number one. In fact, they never […]
Queen: Freddie Mercury’s Bizarre Encounters With the Sex Pistols
Queen is one of the most popular progressive rock bands. The Sex Pistols are among the most popular punk rock bands. Punk rock was often seen as a reaction to […]