Why George Harrison Didn’t Rehearse For ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
The Beatles‘ Ed Sullivan Show set changed rock ‘n’ roll, music in general, and the entire course of human history. No, that’s not going too far. Shockingly, George Harrison revealed […]
The 2 Musical Genres That Heavily Influenced Elvis Presley as a Young Boy
Elvis Presley may be The King of Rock and Roll known for fast tempo hits like Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, and Blue Suede Shoes, yet his musical inspirations exist largely […]
Charlie Watts Stole the Trick The Rolling Stones Used Before Their 1975 Tour, According to Ronnie Wood
The Rolling Stones seemed to be a magnet for controversy during their heyday. John Lennon expected them to face backlash in the 1980s, but they angered some anxious journalists years […]
Elvis Presley Couldn’t Watch ‘Loving You’ After a Tragic Loss
Few people have left their mark in American music history like Elvis Presley. The legendary icon revolutionized rock ‘n’ roll music and proved he was also a talented actor. He […]
Paul Simon Once Named Which Beatles Songs He Thought Would Stay Popular
Paul Simon named some of The Beatles‘ songs that he thought would remain prominent. He said one of the Fab Four’s tracks was deeply important to him. On the other […]
John Lennon Never Took Credit for the Slogan ‘Give Peace a Chance’
Some classic rock stars got credit for things they didn’t do. John Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance” was inspired by a phrase he didn’t coin. Interestingly, the tune was inspired […]
Elvis Presley Told Priscilla Presley to Buy a Tom Jones Song After a Wild Night of Partying in Hawaii
Elvis Presley sang some of the most acclaimed classic rock songs in history. However, that didn’t stop him from admiring other artists. For example, he really admired Tom Jones to […]
How one lyric almost caused System of a Down to break-up
System of a Down are one of the most passionate bands on the planet. Heavy, politicised and fuelled by the fury of Generation X, in terms of alternative metal, you […]
“I didn’t stand up for the rest of the night!” The time Metallica’s James Hetfield punched Lars Ulrich
Being in a band is the closest you can get to another person without being related to them. From sharing a cramped bus while you’re out on tour to jamming […]
5 Beatles Songs That Received an Elvis Presley Makeover
Elvis Presley covered several of The Beatles’ songs. For example, he sang one of The Beatles’ songs in a medley with one of his own hits. Despite Elvis’ talent, not […]