‘Beatles For Sale’ Highlights Rootsy Influences
George Harrison once drew a simple frame around the Beatles‘ musical origin story, highlighting the impact of the blues. “If there was no Lead...
Listen to Slash and Duff McKagan’s New Single ‘I Can Breathe’
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan are heard on a new charity single that also features Cesar Gueikian, the CEO of...
Rockers Who Have Refused to Write Memoirs
Writing a memoir is not for everyone. For one thing, the process of literally writing a book is not as easy as simply jotting...
Dave Gahan Says New Depeche Mode Music Is ‘Not on the Cards’
Fans hoping for new Depeche Mode music may need to temper expectations. During a recent conversation with NME, frontman Dave Gahan noted the band...
Stop Calling ‘Y.M.C.A.’ a ‘Gay Anthem’
Village People singer Victor Willis has called on the media to stop calling his band’s 1978 hit single “Y.M.C.A.” a “gay anthem.” In a...
Hear Kiss’ ‘Turn On the Night’ Without The Bon Jovi Keyboards
Ever wondered how Kiss‘ 1987 album Crazy Nights would sound without all those hair metal keyboards? The FranKENstein Creations YouTube page helps answer that...
Top 25 Rock Albums of 2024
Every time it seems like rock music is down for the count, it bounces back up with new life and renewed force to prove that...
Lost Beatles Breakup Legal Papers Show ‘Panic in the Room’
A collection of papers relating to the breakup of the Beatles demonstrate the panic felt by lawyers dealing with the situation, an auctioneer revealed....
How U2 Refused to Trust Their Instincts to Deliver ‘Vertigo’
Bono said U2 was right to ignore their instincts over their 2004 hit single “Vertigo,” which originally lacked “unstable chemistry.” The track became a defining...
2025 Rock Tour Preview
Many of rock’s biggest acts will be heading back on tour in 2025. One of the most anticipated treks belongs to AC/DC. The Australian...