Whitesnake’s First Slither: Coverdale’s Post-Purple Blues
David Coverdale’s exit from Deep Purple in 1976 marked the end of an era, but...
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Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – An Intimate Look
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic “Boss” of American rock and roll, needs no introduction. For decades,...
Steven Van Zandt: More Than Just a Sideman
Image courtesy of HBO.com Steven Van Zandt, the man with many names and even more...
Bon Jovi in the 90s: “Keep the Faith” and the Rise from Grunge
By 1989, Bon Jovi were more than just rock stars; they were a global phenomenon. ...
The Boombox and the Soundtrack of the 80s
Before we were all glued to our smartphones, before earbuds became as essential as shoes,...
“Music from the Elder” vs. “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?”: When Rock Stars Reinvent
It’s the music industry’s eternal problem: stay the same, and risk fading into irrelevance. Change...
Garth Brooks in… The Life of Chris Gaines: A Deep Dive into the Rock Star Persona
Buy on Amazon Garth Brooks, the undisputed king of country music, a name synonymous with...
“Cherry Pie”: A Song That Defined and Cursed Glam Metal
“Cherry Pie” was the cool drink of water hit song hundreds of aspiring hit makers...
Is Rock Music Really Dead? Or Did It Just Lose the Map?
Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting demon of KISS, has at times declared rock music dead. ...
Billy Squier’s Rock Me Tonight: The Video That Killed a Career? A Deep Dive Into a Rise and Fall (and Rise?)
Billy Squier was once the darling of rock radio and the early days of MTV....