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3 Eternal Chuck Berry Classics that Have Stood the Test of Time
Want to know how good and significant the St. Louis, Missouri-born rock and roll songwriter and performer Chuck Berry was? Well, according to legendary artist John Lennon, “If you had to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.” In other words, according to the former Beatle, Berry was synonymous with the sound.
5 Hard-Rocking Deep Cuts from Night Ranger’s Early Years
American rock band Night Ranger scored some big hits during their 1980s heyday, including “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” and “Sister Christian.” The boys remain an indefatigable band who love to let rip with rousing tracks and the occasional power ballad. Original frontman/bassist Jack Blades, guitarist Brad Gillis, and drummer/co-lead vocalist Kelly Keagy are still together, and back in the day guitarist Jeff Watson and keyboardist Alan Fitzgerald were also part of the classic lineup that brought us the hits listed above and the following five memorable deep cuts from a golden era of American hard rock. Fun fact: All of these selections were written and sung by the band’s then-main songwriter, Jack Blades.
Bruce Springsteen Once Said This Artist Was the Only Singer He’d Ever Pay To See Live
Getting praise from a fan is one thing, but getting praise from a successful peer is another, which must have made Bruce Springsteen’s comment about the only singer he’d ever pay to see live all the more meaningful. After all, approval from The Boss at the height of his 1970s fame is no small feat, even if Springsteen also said the music was “caustic.”
Celine Dion’s Eiffel Tower Performance at the Olympics Has Kelly Clarkson in Tears and Fans in a Frenzy
Canadian legend Celine Dion has been quite forthright about her struggle with Stiff-Person Syndrome. It is a disorder that not only causes extreme muscular limitations and pain, but also makes it very difficult to sing. The illness has no cure, and fans have been worried for a couple of years now that Dion may never be able to sing again. Now, it looks like Dion has proved all of the nay-sayers wrong with an absolutely incredible performance today at the 2024 Paris Olympics, right at the base of the Eiffel Tower.
Watch Celine Dion Deliver Emotional Return Performance From the Eiffel Tower at Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony began tonight at 7:30 p.m. Paris time, broadcasting at 1:30 p.m. ET in the U.S., and everything kicked off with Snoop Dogg carrying the Olympic Torch earlier today. Tonight, though, Celine Dion took to the Eiffel Tower to give a gorgeous, emotional performance. Earlier in...
Raul Midón Channels Bob Dylan and Songs of Self Discovery on ‘Lost & Found’
Raul Midón remembers when he first heard a cassette recording of Bob Dylan reciting “Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie.” He was captivated by Dylan’s ode to his idol, Woody Guthrie, who was nearly at the end of his life, after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease (Guthrie died in 1967). The poem followed Dylan’s first tribute, “Song to Woody,” released on his debut a year earlier.
Watch Stage Crasher Get Tackled and Dragged off by Police Mid-Jason Aldean Performance
Stage crashers love to interrupt shows, especially at rowdier country music concerts. One fan (or hater, it’s not entirely clear) found out pretty quickly that crashing the stage at a controversial figure’s concert isn’t always a wise choice. On Thursday night during a Jason Aldean concert in...
Watch Vince Gill Bring Down the House at the 1993 ACM Awards with “One More Last Chance”
Awards shows are a long-held tradition in country music. There are many awarding bodies. However, the most prestigious genre-specific awards come from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. However, those awards shows don’t just honor the most successful artists in a given year. They also give fans a chance to see some of their favorite artists perform hit songs live. For instance, Vince Gill took the stage at the ACM Awards in 1993 to perform his chart-topping hit “One More Last Chance.”
How John Prine’s “Sam Stone” Heavily Influenced Roger Waters’ Last Pink Floyd Album
Inspiration can—and often does—come from the unlikeliest of places, as proven by John Prine’s “Sam Stone” and its heavy influence on Roger Waters’ last Pink Floyd album, ‘The Final Cut.’ While the two artists share few apparent similarities, take away Prine’s country twang and Pink Floyd’s psychedelic ambiance, and suddenly, they’re not so different after all.
Jamey Johnson, Scotty Emerick, and More Added to ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’ Lineup—How To Watch
Next Monday (July 29), some of the biggest names in country music will gather at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to pay tribute to a legend. Toby Keith: American Icon is a benefit concert that will honor the legacy of TK through special performances from a laundry list of top-tier country artists. At the same time, it is a concert for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will go to Keith’s foundation to help fund his OK Kids Korral. Today, show organizers announced the full lineup, adding even more big names.
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” Becomes Band’s First Single Ever to Be Certified Diamond
Bon Jovi scored their biggest hit with the rock anthem “Livin’ on a Prayer,” which took over the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in February and March of 1987. Now, the classic tune has achieved an impressive milestone, getting certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for amassing 10 million sales and streams in the U.S.
Watch Johnny Cash Perform “A Boy Named Sue” for the First Time Behind the Walls of San Quentin State Prison
Johnny Cash had a soft spot in his heart for the downtrodden and forgotten. As a result, he often went to prisons to perform for inmates. Over the years, he recorded a series of albums behind the walls of some of the most notorious prisons in the world. For instance, in February 1969, he took his music behind the storied walls of California’s San Quentin State Prison.
10 Alternative Rock Songs From the 90s That Slipped Through the Cracks
The 1990s were one of the best eras for rock music, particularly when it came to alternative rock and grunge. From Nirvana to Green Day to Radiohead, tons of rock bands released chart-topping and legendary songs during this decade. However, because of the sheer volume of great music that came out during that time, a lot of bigs songs have fallen through the cracks and may not be remembered as fondly as other big hits of the decade. Let’s take a dive into 10 of the best alternative rock songs from the 1990s that you may have forgotten about!
Revisiting Lady Gaga’s Record-Breaking Paris Performance on “Chromatica Ball” Tour
Lady Gaga made Olympian history when she performed for the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony steps away from the Seine River on July 26, 2024, which inevitably got us thinking about Lady Gaga’s record-breaking Paris performance two years earlier during “The Chromatica Ball” tour. Sure, the...
The Story Behind the Only Song Paul McCartney Wrote with Ringo Starr
As every Beatles fan knows, the songwriting power in the band came from John Lennon and Paul McCartney. That’s not to say the other two members didn’t pen a few stellar songs themselves. But it was Lennon and McCartney that got the most cuts and they didn’t often differ to George Harrison or Ringo Starr for songwriting sessions.
The Story and Meaning Behind “Mary, Mary,” a Classic by The Monkees that Actually Was Written by a Member of the Band
It wasn’t one of The Monkees‘ big hits, mainly because it wasn’t released as a single. But “Mary, Mary” still gets plenty of spins in oldies radio formats and playlists. Plus, the song enjoyed exposure in different versions, which came out both before and after The Monkees released their take in 1967.
5 of Mick Jagger’s Most Underrated Songs
Mick Jagger has been busy for decades fronting the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. However, he’s done quite a bit of work outside of the band, including acting in the 1970 film Performance, providing backing vocals to collaborators’ songs, and periodically releasing solo material. A lot of Jagger’s solo work has been received with mixed reviews; however, these five underrated songs are definitely some of Mick Jagger’s best outside of the Stones.
4 Outstanding Mick Jagger Features, Including Songs by Carly Simon, Don Henley, and Peter Tosh
It may be hard to believe when you see him prance across the stage, but Mick Jagger celebrated his 81st birthday on Friday, July 26. The Rolling Stones frontman just wrapped up a hugely successful North American tour with his band, and he just keeps on rocking. Jagger, of course,...
French Metal Band Gojira Gives Electrifying Performance at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
One of France’s own, metal band Gojira, took the stage at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to kick off the games with an electrifying performance. They are the first metal band to ever play at the Olympics, and it seems like Paris is bringing out all their favorites for the event. In addition to Gojira, Quebecois sweetheart Celine Dion will also live for the first time since 2020.
The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s Momentous 1988 Summer Olympics Anthem “One Moment in Time” That Was Written with Elvis Presley in Mind
When Albert Hammond and John Bettis were tasked with writing a song for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, they wrote one that ended up its theme song. “I got a phone call from NBC: ‘Can you write a song for the Olympics in Seoul, Korea representing the US?’” remembered Hammond of how the song came together. “I called John, and he said, ‘Great.’ I just finished dinner—it took an hour. He called me up and said, ‘What do you think of this?’ He read to me, ‘Give me one moment in time, when I’m more than I thought I could be, when all of my dreams are a heartbeat away, and the answers are all up to me.'”
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