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75 Best Rock Songs of the ’90s
What were the 75 greatest rock songs of the '90s? You've likely got some opinions, but here we share the songs we feel made the decade truly rock. The '90s were a great decade for rock! There was a variety within the rock world that was unrivaled with other decades, and here we're taking you back in time to revisit the 75 Best Rock Songs of the '90s.
Ranking Every Classic-Era Fleetwood Mac Song
Fleetwood Mac's classic period was more than a commercial juggernaut that led to one of the biggest-selling records of all time. It was also an era marked by the veteran group's creative peak. With the additions of Americans Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, the British band settled on a steady lineup, after a half-decade of consistent turnover, with its 10th album.
Pearl Jam Albums Ranked Worst to Best
The grunge era was nearing its dawn when Pearl Jam formed from the ashes of Seattle band Mother Love Bone, whose singer died of a heroin overdose shortly before their debut album was to be released. Taking a chance on an untried singer from the San Diego area, the group...
The Best Song From Every Cure Album
In a career spanning more than four decades, the Cure has established itself as one of the most distinctive acts in rock history. The band’s heart is Robert Smith, a frontman whose stage presence and unique vocal delivery is unlike anything else in music. With a penchant for emotive tunes – ranging from dark and brooding to bright and bubbly – Smith has led the Cure for the entirety of the band’s existence.
Oasis Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Perhaps one of the most interesting things about Oasis, an unequivocal star of '90s rock, is that, unlike a lot of other acts, becoming hugely successful was never necessarily on their to-do list. "I don't want to get too big. I'd love to do Wembley Stadium but where do you...
Pat Benatar Kicks Off 2024 Tour: Set List and Video
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo kicked off their Funtastic 2024 Tour on Friday at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California. Their set included a myriad of classics like "Shadows of the Night," "You Better Run," "Love Is a Battlefield" and more. You can see the full set list...
Yes, That Hair Was Purposely Left in the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’
Original director Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirms that the shivering little hair on the microphone as John Lennon sings "Across the Universe" in the new Disney+ remaster of Let It Be was meant to be there. This potentially distracting moment arrives about 17 minutes into the Beatles film. "At the beginning, we...
Watch the Beatles’ New Video for ‘Let It Be’
The Beatles have released a new video for their 1970 single "Let It Be." The four-minute clip features scenes from the restored version of the Let It Be movie originally released in 1970 but unseen for years. The film - recently cleaned up by Peter Jackson, The Lord of the...
Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer and Last Classic Member, Dead at 75
Dennis Thompson, the drummer and last remaining member of MC5, has died at the age of 75. According to the Detroit Free Press, Thompson passed away at MediLodge of Taylor, a care facility outside of Detroit. The rocker had been rehabilitating there following a heart attack suffered in April. In...
Nirvana Post Steve Albini’s Famous ‘In Utero’ Proposal Letter in Tribute to Late Producer
As tributes continue to roll in saluting late producer Steve Albini, Nirvana's social media has shared the famous proposal that Albini made to produce the band's In Utero album. The notoriously blunt producer died of a heart attack earlier this week at the age of 61. One of his calling...
Actress Kate Hudson Covers Classic ’90s Rock Song With Live Band
Ahead of the release of her very first album, actress Kate Hudson covered a classic '90s song with a live band during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show. The 45-year-old started her career in film in the late '90s, but her rock 'n' roll roots run deep. She became famous after starring as Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's 2000 rock movie Almost Famous, and she married The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson that year as well. She later got engaged to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, with the couple eventually splitting in 2014.
The Tears for Fears Song That Was Inspired by Don Henley
Tears for Fears were working on material for what would become their second album, 1985’s Songs from the Big Chair. Indirectly, Don Henley provided an important piece of inspiration. As bassist and vocalist Curt Smith reveals, the band was in a familiar spot, where their record label was interfering...
Ringo Starr: ‘Let It Be’ Film Overshadowed by ‘Downer Incident’
When the Beatles' Let It Be film premiered in May 1970, it was met with negative reviews and painted a bleak portrait of the world's biggest rock band on the brink of destruction. But as a restored version of the documentary arrives on Disney+ this week, it's poised for a reappraisal — including from Ringo Starr.
Steve Albini, Nirvana and Pixies Producer, Dead at 61
Steve Albini, the prolific producer and engineer who worked with Nirvana, Pixies and many others, has died of a heart attack at age 61. The news was confirmed to Pitchfork by the staff at Albini's Chicago-based studio, Electronic Audio. In addition to his production work over the decades, Albini led...
Watch Noel Gallagher Perform With the Black Keys in London
Noel Gallagher made a guest appearance at the Black Keys' concert in London on Tuesday evening, performing two songs from the Keys' latest album, Ohio Players. The former Oasis songwriter joined the duo for "Only Love Matters" and "On the Game," both of which he helped co-write. You can view...
Kings of Leon, ‘Can We Please Have Fun': Album Review
On Kings of Leon's 2021 album, When You See Yourself, the Nashville band looked back and took stock of their two-decade rise since their debut, Youth & Young Manhood, arrived in 2003. It was self-assessment from a group that seemed incapable of such reflection once they reached the Top 5 in 2008 with both an album (Only by the Night) and a single ("Use Somebody").
Cass Elliot Sandwich Myth Was Manager’s Invention, Says Daughter
The myth that Cass Elliot died by choking on a ham sandwich in 1974 was invented by her manager in an attempt to protect her legacy, the singer’s daughter said. Owen Elliot-Kugell was 7 years old when Elliot passed away at 32 from a heart attack after 36 hours of performing and partying. The former The Mamas & the Papas vocalist had been developing her solo career in London, U.K,. and seemed to have a bright future ahead of her.
Pearl Jam Launches 2024 Tour: Set List, Video
Pearl Jam kicked off their 2024 global tour on Saturday night in Vancouver, British Columbia. The evening's set list included classics like "Daughter," "Alive" and "Yellow Ledbetter," plus selections from the band's recently released album, Dark Matter. There was also a jarring moment in which guitarist Mike McCready fell off the stage during his solo in "Porch," though he appeared to be alright.
Nancy Wilson Admits Heart Was ‘So Jealous’ of Fleetwood Mac
Nancy Wilson has looked back on the early days of Heart, admitting her band was “so jealous” of Fleetwood Mac. During an appearance on the Broken Record podcast, Wilson recalled watching Fleetwood Mac’s monumental success in the ‘70s. “They were happening right before us, kind of...
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