The two solo Beatles songs Paul Simon was disgusted by: “It offends me”
Although some may say it’s a trite comparison, Paul Simon does have a lot in common with any one of The Beatles. He gained fame at the same time, defined...
Which Beatles album should a new listener start with?
It’s safe to assume that, if a casual music fan is yet to seek any of The Beatles’ albums to understand what all the fuss is about, it’s likely born...
The Paul McCartney idea George Harrison brutally rejected for a classic Beatles song
When we talk about The Beatles and their iconic music, we often talk about the wonderful songwriting partnership that existed between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Rightly so, as the...
Darryl Jones Celebrates 31st Anniversary as Rolling Stones’ Touring Bassist; Announces First Concerts with His Own Solo Band
Longtime Rolling Stones touring bassist Darryl Jones has just celebrated the 31st anniversary of his first concert with the band. The show, which took place on July 19, 1994, was...
The most “unusual” collaboration of John Paul Jones’ career
Before lending his bass and keyboard chops to arena behemoth Led Zeppelin, John Paul Jones was already a seasoned professional musician. Prior to joining the band in 1968, Jones had...
How Queen almost failed at the very first hurdle: “Never had that magic”
It’s quite tough to imagine a world where Queen weren’t one of the most beloved rock acts to have ever existed, but all bands, no matter how popular they end...
The Quiet Giver: How George Harrison’s Hidden Acts of Kindness Revealed the True Soul Behind the ‘Quiet Beatle’
“The Quiet Giver: How George Harrison’s Hidden Acts of Kindness Revealed the True Soul Behind the ‘Quiet Beatle’” George Harrison was often described as “the quiet Beatle”—a man of spiritual...
Led Zeppelin’s Triumphant Ascent at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music ,28 July 1970 : A Night of Raw Power, Historic Firsts, and Rock Immortality
“Led Zeppelin’s Triumphant Ascent at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive Music: A Night of Raw Power, Historic Firsts, and Rock Immortality” On June 28, 1970, the tranquil fields...
A Final Bow at Villa Park: Brian May’s Heartfelt Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and the End of a Fearless Rock Era
“A Final Bow at Villa Park: Brian May’s Heartfelt Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and the End of a Fearless Rock Era” The world of rock has lost one of its...
From Sabbath to Abbey Road: The Legendary Ties Between Ozzy Osbourne and The Beatles—A Tribute of Influence, Admiration, and Cross-Generational Rock Royalty
“From Sabbath to Abbey Road: The Legendary Ties Between Ozzy Osbourne and The Beatles—A Tribute of Influence, Admiration, and Cross-Generational Rock Royalty” Ozzy Osbourne and The Beatles may have come...