10 Years Ago: Howie Epstein, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bassist, Dies
Howie Epstein (center, in the white shirt) could do it all -- until his addictions prevented him from doing anything. The former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bassist died of drug-related...
View Article10 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Speaks Out Against Iraq War
When Bruce Springsteen is on tour, whether solo or with the E Street Band, his concert setlists sometimes become a commentary on what is going on in the world. Continue reading…
View Article46 Years Ago: Beatles Pose for 'Sgt. Pepper' Cover Photo
At the time, it was one of the most expensive album covers ever created. And in the end, it would become one of the most iconic images in rock 'n' roll history. Continue reading…
View Article21 Years Ago: The Pretenders Roar Back to Life With 'Last of the Independents'
'Last of the Independents' was a return to form for the Pretenders, arriving at the apex of alternative rock's popularity. Continue reading…
View Article27 Years Ago: Tom Petty's House Burns Down
Tom Petty's house was set on fire by an arsonist on May 17, 1987. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick's First Five Albums – Rock's Best Hot Streaks
The Rockford, Ill. quartet quickly established themselves in the late '70s as the undisputed titans of power pop. Continue reading…
View ArticleTom Petty, 'Honey Bee'– Rock's Hidden Gems
Tom Petty's 'Honey Bee,' released on 'Wildflowers,' is one of Rock's Hidden Gems. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: The Who Say Farewell (Sorta) With 'Who's Last'
The Who have toured so much in the past 15 years that it’s amusing to think of the rock titans staging a “Farewell Tour” way back in 1982. Continue reading…
View Article42 Years Ago: Iggy & the Stooges Release 'Raw Power'
The David Bowie-produced protopunk classic was released on Feb. 7, 1973. Continue reading…
View Article36 Years Ago: Elvis Costello Incites Brawl with Racist Remarks
Elvis Costello made some drunken racist remarks, which led to a fight with Bonnie Bramlett. Continue reading…
View Article21 Years Ago: Darryl Jones Joins the Rolling Stones
After almost 30 years as a Rolling Stone, Bill Wyman was done. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Get Shocked Onstage
Bob Dylan went electric in 1965, musically speaking, but four out of the five Rolling Stones really did go electric with shocking accidents that happened the same year. Continue reading…
View Article48 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Sets His Guitar on Fire for the First Time
Distinguishing yourself in the colorful musical climate of 1967 wasn't easy. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Secret History of the Doors' Bass Players
The Doors did not have a bass player. Continue reading…
View Article43 Years Ago: The Jeff Beck Group Release Their Final Album
Only a few months after the second incarnation of the Jeff Beck Group had released their first album, Beck and friends were (rough and) ready to record again. Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Play First Show With...
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham played live with Fleetwood Mac for first time on May 15, 1975. Continue reading…
View Article46 Years Ago: Pete Townshend Gets Arrested at the Fillmore East
On May 16, 1969, Pete Townshend kicked a man off the Who's stage. Turned out he was a plain clothes policeman. Oops. Continue reading…
View Article36 Years Ago: David Bowie Releases the Last Album in His Berlin Trilogy,...
In the years since its release in May 1979, David Bowie's Lodger has often been painted as the weakest installment in the artist's vaunted Berlin Trilogy. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of the Who's 'Tommy'
We delve into the story behind the Who's 'Tommy' album, which was released on May 23, 1969. Continue reading…
View ArticleTop 10 Songs About War
When you mix classic rock and songs about war, you expect plenty of songs about Vietnam. How could you not? Continue reading…
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