The greatest rock song of Led Zeppelin made out of spite
‘The Rain Song’ – Led Zeppelin Some of the greatest songwriters always like a bit more of a challenge whenever they are in the studio. No one likes the idea...
The greatest rock song of Nirvana made out of spite
‘In Bloom’ – Nirvana Kurt Cobain never seemed to have any idea what lay ahead of him in the early 1990s. Anyone dreams of being a big rock and roll...
The greatest rock song of John Lennon made out of spite
‘Steel and Glass’ – John Lennon The entire process of detangling The Beatles’ legal troubles isn’t something one should wish on their worst enemy. They had talked about the unifying...
Why John Lennon Thought The Beatles’ Breakup Was the Best Thing for Their Legacy
Some of the best stories, both fiction and non-fiction, often end abruptly on a cliffhanger and or in a big ball of fire. Endings such as these aren’t necessarily cathartic,...
The Led Zeppelin Concert That Made Manager Peter Grant Cry
One of Led Zeppelin’s first U.S. concerts left fans wanting more and made tough-guy manager Peter Grant cry tears of joy. Crying would probably be pretty far down the list...
The three proper guitarists who “totally humble” Brian May
We might think Brian May is responsible for some of the most electric and iconic guitar riffs in the world, but underneath the wall of hair and veneer of rock...
The Motown masterpiece that gave birth to The Beatles: “I just love it”
“We were all on this ship in the sixties,” John Lennon once said, “our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow’s...
The “wildest rock ‘n’ roll record ever” that only Robert Plant knew about
You can immediately tell from the delivery of Robert Plant‘s vocals in all of his musical endeavours that he’s always been a fan of the most raucous stuff imaginable. Whether...
What does Kurt Cobain’s art tell us about his songwriting?
American Gothic is one of the most famous and often recreated paintings of the 20th century. Satirising mid-western family ideals, Grant Wood painted a gaunt, sombre-looking man clutching a pitchfork...
Ronnie Wood: The Slide Guitar Virtuoso, Painter, and Enduring Force Behind The Rolling Stones’ Evolution Since 1975
Ronnie Wood: The Slide Guitar Virtuoso, Painter, and Enduring Force Behind The Rolling Stones’ Evolution Since 1975 Ronnie Wood, born in 1947, emerged from the vibrant British rock scene of...