The song that gave Elvis Presley his first Grammy
No prizes or awards can weigh the cultural impact of Elvis Presley. Presley was the biggest music star in the world during the 1950s, almost single-handedly catapulting rock and roll…
The Beatles Album Their Lawyers Worried Would Bring ‘Dozens of Lawsuits’
In 1967, The Beatles unveiled the cover for their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It featured the four Beatles in colorful uniforms, surrounded by a group of historical…
The best Led Zeppelin vocal, according to Robert Plant
Following The Yardbirds’ exodus, guitar virtuoso Jimmy Page took it upon himself to rebuild a band to rival the likes of The Who and The Rolling Stones. With Led Zeppelin,…
The iconic Led Zeppelin song Jimmy Page wrote in one evening
The tale of Achilles, a familiar narrative, has traversed through generations. The central figure of Homer’s epic saga, The Iliad, Achilles stood as a formidable warrior, impervious to harm due…
Why George Harrison Named His Last Album ‘Brainwashed’
George Harrison was rarely a provocateur, however, he called his final album Brainwashed. Accusing anyone of being brainwashed is pretty bold! One of George’s British Invasion peers explained the origin…
John Bonham once explained the difference between The Beatles and Led Zeppelin
The Beatles and Led Zeppelin have long been mentioned in the same breath, given that Led Zep knocked the Fab Four off their perch as the most exciting band in…
The Led Zeppelin song Robert Plant said was impossible: “Nobody could even believe a human could do it”
Led Zeppelin’s golden-haired frontman Robert Plant once said, “John was the greatest drummer in the world. I knew this because he told me so”. And aside from that pithy remark,…
Watch rare footage of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page performing ‘Layla’ back in 1983
Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page all famously rose to prominence as the jewel in The Yardbirds’ crown. All three used the band as a stepping stone, and their…
This Beatles ‘White Album’ Song Might Really Be About a Rock Star
The Beatles wrote many songs about themselves but they rarely wrote about other rock stars. One of the songs from The Beatles’ The White Album is reportedly a lighthearted spoof…
Why Jimmy Page refused to share a label with Eric Clapton
Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck are among the usual roster members considered for the ultimate guitar hero. Often, the upper ranks are chock-a-block with blues-rooted electric…