How Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ Became Such a Huge Rebound
With the release of Blizzard of Ozz on Sept. 12, 1980, Ozzy Osbourne initiated one of the most improbable career comebacks in rock history, silencing...
Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Box Set Launching in December
A 50th anniversary box set of Pink Floyd‘s classic 1975 album Wish You Were Here will arrive just in time for the holidays. The Wish You...
The Pat Benatar Song That Took on New Meaning After 9/11
Pat Benatar‘s “Invincible” — a Top 10 hit that was the theme song for The Legend of Billie Jean as well as the lead...
20 Legendary Rock Musicians’ Headstone Epitaphs
Gravesites for legendary rock musicians are either large-scale tributes to their career or simple, understated headstones that blend in with the others in the...
‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’: Movie Review
It might be best to think of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as a low-stakes extended coda to its classic 1984 predecessor. Unlike...
The Most Iconic Magazine Covers From the ’80s and ’90s
The ’80s and ’90s were the golden age of magazines, just before the eventual takeover of the digital age. It wasn’t just the headlines grabbing...
How FireHouse Launched Their Career With Their Hit Debut Record
It’s often said that the last one in is the first one out, but there are exceptions to every rule. Case in point: the...
How Warrant Became Victims of Their Own Success With ‘Cherry Pie’
Warrant‘s 1989 debut album, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, lived up to its title by raking in gobs of cash for the band’s label...
Boston Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Boston‘s rise from near obscurity in the latter part of 1976 entered the rock ‘n’ roll lexicon long ago. Their story is familiar to anyone with a...
Why Twisted Sister’s Reunion Tour Won’t Include Mark Mendoza
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider explained why classic-era bassist Mark Mendoza won’t be joining the band on their newly announced 2026 reunion tour. “I can...