Category Archives: Classic Rock

Seattle-Scene Romance Flourishes in ‘Singles’

Cameron Crowe’s Singles wasn’t popular enough to be an unambiguous inspiration for the TV mega-hit Friends. But, looking back, the pieces are there. The 20-something leads of the 1992 film, Crowe’s follow-up to 1989’s Say Anything, all live in the same quirkily set-dressed building, hang out at the same hip coffee shop (where at least one of the […]

How Twisted Sister Fought Back With ‘Under the Blade’

Twisted Sister had an interesting motto which spoke to their ethos: They “looked like women, talked like men and played like motherfuckers.” Under the Blade arrived on Sept. 18, 1982, as proof – even if they wouldn’t breakout until 1984’s Stay Hungry. Twisted Sister had already learned how to utilize everything they learned as a […]

Nick Mason Would Love to Take Part in Another Live 8-Style Event

Pink Floyd has had a productive 2022. The band released a new song in April titled “Hey Hey Rise Up” in support of the people of Ukraine, marking the first new original music recorded together since 1994’s The Division Bell. On Friday, Pink Floyd will also unveil the long-delayed 2018 remix of 1977’s Animals, after years […]

Deep Purple Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide

Perhaps more than any other rock band, Deep Purple proved that a group of musicians could undergo consistent and even traumatic turnover, yet still achieve remarkable success over a long span of time. We’ve brought all of their incarnations together in this gallery of Deep Purple Lineup Changes. Since the release of their 1968 debut, […]

Night Ranger Alumnus Jeff Watson Recovering From Brain Surgery

Former Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson is recovering from brain surgery. The musician posted the health update Friday on Facebook, detailing his memories from the ordeal. “I’ve been in ICU for two weeks after having two holes drilled through my skull for access to my brain to put in a drain pipe to remove the blood gathering in […]

What to Expect From the Upcoming Beatles ‘Revolver’ Box Set

When the Beatles‘ Revolver was released in 1966, the album was heralded for breaking new ground. Using only a four-track tape machine, the band, with the help of producer George Martin and others, deviated from the usual recording techniques of the day, creating a record that changed the way artists worked in the studio.Revolver is now breaking ground again. An upcoming box set due on Oct. 28 includes 28 early takes […]

Our 30 Wildest Ozzy Osbourne Photos: Gallery

Ozzy Osbourne has always been known as one of rock’s wildest personalities and our photo gallery freezes some of his craziest moments. Ozzy’s career is full of unbelievable stories, yet none is more infamous than the 1982 solo show in Des Moines, Iowa when he bit the head off of a bat. The Prince of Darkness — who claimed […]