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These are the most influential bands and solo artists in rock music from 1960 to today.
College or Modern Rock radio listeners in the mid-‘80s likely remember the songs “Working With Fire And Steel,” “Black Man Ray,” “King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)” and “Arizona Sky.” They were created by Liverpool’s New Wave band, China Crisis. Founded in ‘79 by vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon, China Crisis released…
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)…
Eric Clapton has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times… as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo performer. Clapton’s guitar work was also a focal point in John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers (where he acquired the nickname “Slowhand” and fans were writing “Clapton Is God”…
This is a story of the convoluted and sometimes torturous road taken by drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie. These two Brit Blues vets had been in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers before deciding to strike out on their own. Over the next few years Fleetwood Mac plodded along as guitarists Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Danny…
After building a stellar reputation with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith and back to Traffic, expectations were high for Steve Winwood’s solo career. But it got off to a slow start with his self-titled debut, a good, solid, if unremarkable record. On the ’81 set “Arc Of A Diver” Winwood played all the…
There are a lot of people who have a passion for the Ronnie James Dio (pictured) led iteration of Black Sabbath. When Ozzy Osbourne left (or was fired) in ’78, the remaining Sabbath members (Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward) recruited Dio. “Heaven & Hell” was released in ’81. The following year saw “Mob…
Paul McCartney has trophies, honors and accolades to fill a large warehouse. And they are deserved. His combination of raw talent, a stunning work ethic and a creative drive are the stuff of legend. But geniuses can be hard to work with and be incredibly demanding. In the waning years of The Beatles, McCartney’s drive…
Ghost made an immediate impression. Papa Emeritus wore a skull mask and dressed like a “demonic anti-Pope. He was backed by the Nameless Ghouls who were hidden behind silver masks with horns, satanic symbols and full-length hooded robes. It was a visual borne from a “love of horror films and the traditions of Scandinavian Metal.”…
The Beach Boys featured three talented brothers, Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, a cousin, Mike Love and a friend, Al Jardine. Of them all, the most talented and sensitive was Brian. Their first hit was “Surfin’ U.S.A.” which put new lyrics to a Chuck Berry riff. The Beach Boys were soon on a roll with…
Countless bands are remembered for one thing: a song, an album or even involvement in a notorious event. It’s unfair since bands are often more accomplished than they are given credit for and find that their catalog of accomplishments goes unrecognized. What’s really crazy is when they are remembered for is something that is not…