The “best drummer” that saved Guns N’ Roses, according to Slash
It’s impossible for someone to describe the electricity that comes with finding the right chemistry for any rock and roll band. Whether or not artists click from the moment that…
Elvis Presley Grew ‘Increasingly Fearful’ of Frank Sinatra and Felt He Was ‘Playing With Fire’ in Relationship With His Daughter
Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra had a complicated relationship. While things were initially hostile between the two singers, they warmed up to each other as years passed. Elvis had a…
The Beatles’ Backbone: How Many Songs Did John Lennon and Paul McCartney Actually Write Together?
Much has been made about John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s legendary songwriting partnership. The pair is thought of as the Beatles‘ backbone—the well-oiled songwriting machine that shaped the foursome’s legacy.…
Remember When Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Was a Guest Star on ‘Scooby-Doo’?
Axl Rose has done quite a few things outside of singing for the legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses. He has also appeared on television a few times as well.…
“If it felt like punk speed freaks, so much the better. Elvis never came up to us saying, ‘Suspicious Minds was too fast tonight’”: At the suggestion of guitar picker James Burton, Elvis set up an audition with an unlikely bass candidate – Jerry Scheff
From 1956-1958, Elvis Presley ruled the pop charts, scoring No. 1 hits like they were going out of style. But following a stint in the Army and a shift in…
4 John Lennon Songs That Fans Hate but I Happen To Love
Alright, not every John Lennon fan hates the following songs. However, these deep cuts rarely get as much love as some of Lennon’s more famous tunes with The Beatles, as…
How Guns N’ Roses sparked my lifelong love for rock music
The first time I saw Guns N’ Roses perform live, I wasn’t at a concert. I was at a friend’s house, watching a VHS tape of their 1992 Tokyo tour.…
The Deep-Cut Track Bob Dylan Says He Treasures Most
The Beatles, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, frankly, every major popular musician would not exist in their current capacity with their own style if not for Elvis Presley. Presley,…
The Beatles album Ringo Starr is always knocked out by: “The songs blew me away”
Some of the best artists in the world don’t always need to be the most versatile musicians anyone has ever heard. It usually comes down to band chemistry when making…
The Beatles song that captured Elvis perfectly: “We got it down perfectly”
The Beatles only ever met Elvis Presley once. He was their hero, their shining standard – and, indeed, John Lennon famously claimed that “Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles”…