One of the best things about Phish as a band is that they have no shortage of original material. And yet, despite having their well-crafted catalogs full of songs, covers also have a significant presence in Phish’s live performances. That means there are plenty of cover songs to choose from when it comes time for…
If there is a Mount Rushmore for rock guitar, Eric Clapton is on it. He has won 18 Grammy Awards and is the only triple inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But by far his biggest accomplishment is the fact that he has been sober for nearly 40 years. For not only…
It is easy to understand why the Beatles are such an attractive option for other artists to cover. Generally speaking, their songs are complex but not overly complicated. Their lyrics, almost seamlessly brilliant, are witty, charming, and cerebral. But most of all, the tunes are hypnotically melodic. And it certainly does not hurt that the…
The Beatles might be the most covered band in history, but the Rolling Stones don’t fall far behind. Considering their career spans over 60 years and includes some of the most iconic songs ever committed to tape, it’s not surprising that so many artists have decided to mine their back catalog for gold. Not every…
Not only was Chris Cornell one of the most prolific frontmen of the 90s. He was also an incredible solo artist. He started his musical career with Soundgarden, later recognized as one of the leading groups from the Seattle grunge era. Later, he started the group Audioslave with former members of Rage Against the Machine….
Motley Crue was founded in January 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Vocalist Greg Leon, bassist Nikki Sixx, and drummer Tommy Lee were the founding members. However, Leon and Sixx didn’t get along, so he left the group and was placed by Mick Mars Deal. It was after he joined the band that the group got…
Few songs capture the essence of despair. “Jolene” is one of them. Written by the incomparable Dolly Parton, the tune represents perhaps the ultimate anthem of self-doubt; emotions that are relatable regardless of sex, age or creed. By distilling the song to a bare and honest level, “Jolene” appeals to everybody on some level. Add…
There are several eternal influencers in the lifeblood of Country music. None more important than Hank Williams. He lived only a short time, but the impact of his songs will never die. As Paul Simon says, “Hank Williams is just a freak of nature…Those songs, they last for lifetimes, if not forever.” Williams must…
The American rock band known as Van Halen was first formed in 1972 by brothers Eddie Van Halen (guitarist) and Alex Van Halen (drums) out of Pasadena, California. Frontman David Lee Roth and bassist Michael Anthony are also part of the band’s original lineup. Roth, however, left the band after they finished their tour promoting…