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 →

With Stevie Nicks set to become the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (first as a member of Fleetwood Mac and now as a solo artist), we’re revisiting one of our favorite videos from the iconic singer’s solo career. As the story goes, even on the day … Continue reading How Prince Inspired a Hit for Stevie Nicks →

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has revealed that he underwent emergency open heart surgery last week. According to a statement written by his wife Kristen and posted to his official Facebook page, the 69-year-old rock legend is now recuperating at home. “While he and his heart are doing well, the surgery resulted in vocal … Continue reading Lindsey Buckingham Underwent Open Heart Surgery, Suffered Vocal Cord Damage →

Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, The Zombies, Radiohead, The Cure and Janet Jackson will make up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019, it was announced Thursday. The seven inductees will officially join the Rock Hall during an induction ceremony on March 29th. The event will take place at the Barclays … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees →

Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Todd Rundgren, Roxy Music and Radiohead are among the 15 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2019. To be eligible for nomination, a band or artist must have released their first commercial album at least 25 years prior. An international voting committee of more than … Continue reading Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard Among 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees →

Lindsey Buckingham took the stage last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform two songs from his forthcoming album Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham. The new album features live versions and alternative takes of songs from Buckingham’s extensive career. Due out October 5th via Rhino Records,Solo Anthology will be released as a 3-disc … Continue reading Watch Lindsey Buckingham Perform “Trouble” and “Soul Drifter” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ →

Often the most overlooked member of the band, a bassist is the glue that holds the whole musical foundation together.  These deserving players have changed music forever and have elevated the bass player to a place deserving honor and recognition. 20 Gene Simmons (KISS) Maybe this is a sympathy vote, but Simmons revolutionized rock and … Continue reading Top 20 Rock Bassists →

Steven Tyler showed what a stand-up guy he is on the Late Late Show with James Corden last week when he chose to eat cow intestines rather than rank his Aerosmith bandmates in order of talent. The Aerosmith frontman (and recently turned solo artist) was faced with the decision as part of Corden’s ‘Spill Your Guts … Continue reading Steven Tyler Spills Secrets on James Corden’s ‘Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts’ →

Billboard has published their annual year-end charts and Metallica tops the Rock Albums list for 2017 with their most recent release Hardwired … to Self-Destruct. The album, which came out in November of 2016, was certified platinum earlier this year. The Billboard year-end chart is based on sales between December 3, 2016 and November 25, … Continue reading Metallica, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty Make Top 10 Rock Albums of 2017 →

If you’re a classic rock fan, you’ve probably got one or two – or all – of these albums in your collection. Here is our list of the Top 10 Most Essential Classic Rock Albums of all time. 10 Revolver – The Beatles Released on August 5, 1966, Revolver was the seventh studio album by … Continue reading 10 Essential Classic Rock Albums You Need to Own →

Ronnie Wood underwent surgery to remove part of his lung after a cancer diagnosis in May, a recent interview with Event magazine reveals. The Rolling Stones guitarist, notorious for his hard partying alongside Keith Richards, says he was prepared for the worst when he received the news. “There was a week when everything hung in … Continue reading Ronnie Wood Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Surgery →

Bob Seger joined the Eagles on stage at Dodger Stadium Saturday night for a rendition of “Heartache Tonight,” a tune co-written by Seger, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J. D. Souther. Watch the fan-shot footage below. The Eagles’ performance was part of the inaugural Classic West festival which also features performances by Fleetwood Mac, the … Continue reading Watch Bob Seger Join The Eagles on Stage at Classic West →