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The Rise and Fall of Creedence Clearwater Revival: The Tragedy Behind “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”
Today’s story is one of the saddest in rock history. Creedence Clearwater Revival was a band that had as much potential as any who ever recorded a so…
1 year, 3 months ago
FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson
On this day in 1985, Live Aid made music history.
To mark the anniversary of perhaps the most iconic concert ever staged—simultaneously in London and …
1 year, 3 months ago
When Rock Songs Go Wrong: The Bizarre True Stories Behind Music’s Darkest Myths
Coming up, it’s an episode that isn’t for the faint of heart. Today, we’re getting spooky as we explore the most cursed songs of the rock era and bey…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Untold Story of Rush’s Biggest Hits: Interviews with Two Rock Legends
Coming up next, its 2 of the 3 principles of one of Rock’s Greatest trios on a few of the greatest songs of the 80s. And some all-time Myths are bust…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Story of “More Than Words” by Extreme: A Power Ballad That Changed Everything
Up next, Nuno Bettencourt, who may have taken over as the GOAT of all guitarists, tells the story of Extreme's biggest hit, More Than Words… Nuno and…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stevie Nicks, Dolores O’Riordan & Alanis: Rock’s Most Unique Female Singers
Coming up, we’re counting down the most distinctive, unique, one-of-a-kind voices of the rock era: “Female singer edition.” The list includes Alanis …
1 year, 3 months ago
FROM THE VAULT: How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son
On July 8, 1954, Elvis Presley's debut single, “That’s All Right,” was played for the first time on Memphis radio, marking a pivotal moment in his ca…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Beatles' Chart Takeover and 10 More Iconic Songs of 1964
Coming up, we're telling the story of 11 songs that truly defined one of the most pivotal years in the Rock Era, starting with The Beatles, a band so…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Bee Gees Comeback: From Disco Backlash to "You Win Again"
COMING UP next, the Bee Gees were the biggest band of the 70s with 8 #1 hits in under 4 years… they were everywhere until they weren’t. What a differ…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Greatest Music Records of All Time—And Why No One Will Ever Top Them
In music, trends come and go, chart-toppers rise and fall—but every once in a while, an artist or a band does something that is completely untouchabl…
1 year, 3 months ago