There aren’t many people that can get away with imitating a seizure on stage. Joe Cocker didn’t just get away with it, he turned it into an art form. Before Woodstock, he’d enjoyed some mild success. After it, his fame skyrocketed. His physical intensity, his spasmodic movements, and his gravelly voice captured the public imagination…
Wales might be a small country, but don’t underestimate it when it comes to musical talent. Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, the Manic Street Preachers, Bryn Terfel, Charlotte Church, Kathryn Jenkins, John Cale… we could go on, but it’s getting boring. That said, there’s one other group of musical legends that deserve as much of a…
If you’re scrambling around trying to think of the most suitable soundtrack for the 4th of July, then, first of all, congratulations on your forward planning. Second of all, stop scrambling. From Jimi Hendrix to Metallica, Kiss to James Brown, almost every American rocker worth their salt has dedicated a track to the good ole’…
Whatever you think of Ted Nugent’s politics, there’s no denying he can deliver some belting good tunes when he wants to. In a career that spans over half a century, the Motor City Madman has given us classics like ‘Wang Dang Sweet Poontang,’ ‘Cat Scratch Fever,’ and ‘Stranglehold.’ He’s also given us some downright doozies…
Everyone loves a bit of the Eagles, right? Even if they don’t admit it. They might not be the coolest band around, but who wants cool when you can have ‘Hotel California’ instead? These stalwarts of soft rock may have sung about life on the fast lane, but they knew the value of sticking to…
Kansas has always been a little bit different from the rest of the bands that emerged in the 1970s. This is, after all, a band that once had an ordained Anglican minister in their mix. Spirituality, religion, and philosophy feature heavily in their orchestrated, catchy progressive rock. But while the band itself has always been…
In 1965, Syd Barrett, Richard Wright, Roger Waters and Nick Mason came together to form the rock band Pink Floyd. Within two years, they had released their debut album, enabling them to make their mark in the world of rock. Unfortunately, in 1968, Barrett had to quit due to deteriorating mental health, and David Gilmour…
If we believe the stories, Lindsey Buckingham isn’t the nicest man in pop. His treatment of Stevie Nicks during their short-lived affair, the allegations of controlling and even abusive behavior in other relationships, the out-of-control ego, the rock star antics… none of this adds up to the kind of person you’d want to get stuck…
During the early and mid-2000s, Young Buck was considered one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in the game. As a member of the hip-hop group G-Unit, Young Buck’s southern roots allowed him to bring a unique sound. Although his time with G-Unit ended up being fairly short-lived, he has continued to release music over the…