Oasis became famous not only for their hits — one of them so ubiquitous and beloved by novice guitarists that it earned the catchphrase “Anyway, here’s ‘Wonderwall’” — but also for their highly publicized disputes and, well, rock ‘n’ roll lifestyles. Even those who know little about Oasis know that brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher […]
Richie Sambora is reportedly unhappy about the way he is portrayed in the upcoming Bon Jovi documentary series, Thank You, Goodnight. In an interview with People, Jon Bon Jovi revealed that he invited Sambora over to his home to screen the documentary. “There’s never animosity,” the singer insisted, however a representative for Sambora painted things […]
Dionne Warwick has expressed her surprise after being named part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 class. “I was here at home when I was receiving all kinds of calls, congratulating me,” the singer revealed to Rolling Stone. “And I had no idea as to what they were congratulating me for. They’re […]
Former Triumph frontman Rik Emmett has revealed the moment he realized he was no longer part of mainstream music. With Emmett leading the way, Triumph scored an assortment of hits throughout the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The singer departed in 1988 to pursue a solo career, and as the ‘90s arrived he noticed a […]
Sebastian Bach is tired of hearing all the uninformed rumors regarding his ongoing break from his former band, Skid Row. In 1996 when Bach and the group parted ways. Following months of growing tension, the singer exploded at his bandmates after they turned down the chance to open for Kiss. Bach was dismissed shortly thereafter, […]
The only thing harder than starting a hot streak is maintaining one. Rock history is filled with artists who failed to improve upon or even match the promise of a particularly successful album. Of course, rock’s true legends have proven themselves to be capable of repeatedly surpassing themselves, sharpening and refining their skills while conquering […]
If not for a missed royalty check, Rick Wills might not have heard about tryouts for Foreigner. He collected a whopping $35,000 stipend for co-writing Peter Frampton‘s “Do You Feel Like We Do,” secured the job with Foreigner and left years later as their longest-serving bassist. Both Foreigner and Frampton are now going into the […]
Slash gave fans at Budapest’s MVM Dome a special treat on Friday, dusting off the Guns N’ Roses deep cut “Perfect Crime” for the first time with his solo band. You can watch the performance below. Bassist Todd Kerns handled lead vocals on the high-speed Use Your Illusion I rocker, approximating Axl Rose‘s alley-cat howl with ease. It’s one of several GN’R deep cuts […]
Brian Eno is offering a wild twist on a ’90s-era song by David Bowie in honor of Earth Day. This newly reissued version of “Get Real” is part of a climate change-focused album titled Sounds Right, developed by Eno in conjunction with the Museum for the United Nations. He’s added the sound of hyenas and […]
Ozzy Osbourne has shared his excitement after being elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a second time. In a conversation with Billboard, the Prince of Darkness admitted earning a second induction “feels big. I’m more than honored.” “With every new music venture there’s always a certain amount of surprise that comes […]