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The Rolling Stones have had a remarkable career with incredible highs, and despite tragic lows, they have prevailed (surviving the firing and death of founding guitarist Brian Jones, the Altamont tragedy, the departure of Jones’ replacement Mick Taylor, the retirement of bassist Bill Wyman, the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, not to mention rampant drug…
Early Aerosmith got slammed for being a second-rate Rolling Stones. Singer Steve Tyler possessed more than a passing resemblance to Mick Jagger. It wasn’t his fault. Jagger just got to the look first. Guitarist Joe Perry was pegged as a Keith Richards knock-off. (Of course, Richards was once dismissed as a Chuck Berry knock-off.) But…
Listening to somebody strumming an acoustic guitar is one of the most boring things in life. Thankfully, Grunge bands were known for producing a wall of angst driven sound. But here are 10 songs where bands that faced near-impossible odds to produced brilliance. #10. Neil Young – My My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)…
For a band founded in the 60’s by accomplished musicians Fleetwood Mac had a remarkable lack of success. That changed when Mick Fleetwood and the McVies (John and Christine) came across two struggling California musicians, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The two were romantically involved, but that would end, acrimoniously, giving both parties plenty to…
The Runaways featured both Joan Jett (Joan Marie Larkin) and Lita Ford. Despite being big in Japan and recording a Rock version of Martha and the Vandella’s “Nowhere To Run,” the Runaways didn’t live up to expectations. Jett fared far better fronting The Blackhearts. And while Jett was a songwriter, she also had great success…
Eric Clapton first came to prominence with the Yardbirds. But when the band took a pop turn, the guitarist, then a Blues purist left to joining John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. It was then that Clapton established a stellar reputation with fans painting “Clapton is God” on walls. Teaming with bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker,…
Young’s solo work has encompassed Country, Big Band Rock, and retro-Rock. His biggest commercial successes include the acoustic-Country influenced “After The Gold Rush” (’70)) and “Harvest” (’72), featuring hits “Heart Of Gold” and “Old Man.” All this is fine… but Young Rocks. This list features studio versions but since a major portion of Young’s career…
Over the course of their career Green Day has been called Punk Rock (bit of a stretch), Pop Punk (little closer), Alt. Rock and Power Pop. These songs clearly encapsulate the band’s musical and lyrical ethos. #10. Longview The band’s debut single was on their third studio album, “Dookie” (1994). The song, named after the city…
Celebrating the people, places and even politics of the U.S.A. 10. Born In The U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen 9. We’re An American Band – Grand Funk Railroad 8. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd 7. Living In The U.S.A. – Steve Miller Band 6, Saturday In The Park – Chicago 5. Back In The U.S.A. –…
Great bands have made their mark this century. Narrowing it down to a Top 10 proved difficult but not impossible. Here are the Top 10 Rock songs (so far) for the 21st century. #10. Heaven Knows – The Pretty Reckless: 2013 Written by frontwoman Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips, the song from the “Going To Hell”…