If you’ve ever formed a band, you probably know that in those tumultuous first days, coming up with a great name that really fits – and actually sticks – might be the hardest part of the process. Luckily these classic rock bands really nailed it… eventually. Can you imagine today talking about the legendary career … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part One (A-H) →

On paper, it seems strange that some groups can keep touring with no original members. But, many of those groups have members that have played with their respective bands for decades and seemingly have become so entrenched that fans don’t realize or care. See what you think as you look at this list of classic … Continue reading 10 Classic Rock Bands with No Original Members →

15 Journey – 48 million Once Steve Perry joined Journey, the band started its meteoric rise in the U.S. with 1978’s Infinity release.  That juggernaut continued with the addition of Jonathan Cain, peaking with 9 million in sales for Escape.  Those sales were eclipsed by their Greatest Hits release, which garnered 15 million in U.S. … Continue reading Top 15 Best-Selling Rock Artists of All Time in U.S. Sales →

From jazz to country to rock and roll, here’s our list of the 10 best music-related documentaries you need to watch. Most are available digitally on Netflix, YouTube or Hulu. 01 U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) Runtime: 99 min It’s time to take another look at this documentary chronicling U2’s Fall 1987 tour of North … Continue reading Top 10 Best Rock Docs To Watch Right Now →

With the passing of founder, singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter Ric Ocasek and the previous death of bassist and singer Benjamin Orr (d. 2000), The Cars will sadly never be heard from on the live stage again.  Formed in Boston in 1976, The Cars carved out their own niche in Rock Music, combining pure pop … Continue reading 10 Best Songs from The Cars to Play in Your Car →

Very few bands have stuck together for decades with only their original members – U2 and Aerosmith are two that come to mind, but there are not many others.  Hey, we’ll save that for another list!  But, some bands seem to have gone to extremes to have as many people as possible cycle in and … Continue reading Top 12 Classic Rock Bands With the Most Total Members →

What makes a great autobiography? Honesty, great stories, and the willingness of the author to really go deep. The following books have either stood the test of time, or have recently topped the charts and gotten enthusiastic reviews from critics and fans alike.  Sadly, two of our choices feature artists who have passed – David Bowie and … Continue reading 10 Great Classic Rock Autobiographies You Need to Read →

Yeah, there are a ton of great summer-themed classic rock songs about girls, the beach, surfing, sunny days and hot summer nights, but only a select few actually feature the word “summer” in the title. Here are our picks for the songs that put SUMMER up front and center. Create your Spotify playlist now and … Continue reading Top 10 Summer Titled Classic Rock Songs →

Of course the blues have influenced rock ’n’ roll, well,… ever since there’s been rock ’n’ roll! But, you may not know that many of the songs you know and love were actually initially recorded back in the 1930’s. In fact, some songs on the list may date back hundreds of years!  Here’s a good starter list … Continue reading 11 Classic Rock Hits That Are Actually Blues Songs →

If you grew up in the 1980’s watching MTV (who didn’t??), you ever had a mullet, you bought Aquanet cans by the dozen, or you’ve now lost your hearing because you just needed to stand right next to those amps in front, then The Dirt is the movie for you! Everything now seems so tame … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Watch ‘The Dirt’ – the Movie Version of Mötley Crüe’s 2001 Memoir →

It may sound gruesome, but some of your favorite past and present rock stars faced adversity in their lives when they lost a part of their body.  But they kept rocking!  Just as nothing could stop them from their rock ’n’ roll dreams, maybe you’ll find some inspiration in their stories.  5 Paul Stanley (Kiss) Under … Continue reading Five Rock Stars Who Are Missing Body Parts →

You know there’s bass, guitar and drums in almost every rock song. Throw in a tambourine, a keyboard and some other random percussion instruments and you’ve got a band! But, don’t forget about the lowly easy-to-pack harmonica – you too can buy a harp for under $50 and impress your friends! Here’s a list of … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Harmonica Solos →