Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s 1975 ‘Wish You Were Here’ Tour
Pink Floyd shattered numerous conventions in the music industry, famously causing chaos by destroying a stadium scoreboard and launching an extravagant inflatable pyramid that disappeared after its inaugural performance during the iconic Wish You Were Here tour. This groundbreaking ensemble…
Famous Drummers Experience Distinctively Bad Nights
April 7, 1990, is a date that Steven Adler might wish to erase from his memory, while Tommy Lee is fortunate to have emerged unscathed from that harrowing experience. On that fateful night, the two renowned drummers found themselves performing…
Journey’s Debut: 50 Years Later and Their Current Status
The emerging rock group Journey made a notable debut at San Francisco’s CBS Studios, bringing with them a rich background stemming from Santana and a tradition of expansive musical creativity. To capture the band’s essence, the record label paired them…
‘Subhuman Race’ by Skid Row: A Rediscovered Gem
The 1990s proved to be a challenging era for the legendary rock band Skid Row. The New Jersey-based group kicked off the decade with remarkable success, launching their explosive sophomore album, Slave to the Grind, which soared to the top…
Iron Maiden’s Bold Challenge to Judas Priest
As prominent leaders of the rapidly evolving New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden were natural partners for an electrifying tour. The latter band made a shrewd decision to inject some competitive spirit by joining…
Bernie Leadon Poured Beer on Glenn Frey’s Head: Here’s Why
Bernie Leadon’s growing frustration with his role in the Eagles culminated in a dramatic incident around the time of the band’s 1975 album One of These Nights. This tension reached a peak during a heated discussion about the band’s evolving…
Jimi Hendrix’s First Guitar: A Remarkable Journey
Every legendary artist has a unique origin story that shapes their journey in the world of music. For Jimi Hendrix, his remarkable path began in Seattle, where he first picked up an old ukulele, setting the stage for his legendary…
George Harrison’s Near Miss with the Quarrymen
Imagining the iconic Beatles without the influential George Harrison is a challenging prospect, especially considering the pivotal moments that led to his eventual inclusion in the band. Initially, there was uncertainty about whether he would join, which could have altered…
Marianne Faithfull’s Collaboration with Metallica on ‘The Memory Remains’
When Metallica crossed paths with the iconic Marianne Faithfull, it created a captivating story in the world of music. This unlikely partnership brought together the heavy metal giants and the British singer known for her emotive voice, culminating in the…
The Long Journey of Syd Barrett’s ‘The Madcap Laughs’
Syd Barrett, the enigmatic founder of Pink Floyd, departed from the iconic band in 1968. However, it wasn’t until two years later that his much-anticipated debut solo album, The Madcap Laughs, finally surfaced in the U.K. The two-year interval may…
Led Zeppelin’s Troubled North American Tour Begins
As Led Zeppelin embarked on their injury-impacted 1975 North American tour starting January 18, they found themselves in a unique predicament. The band had reached the pinnacle of rock stardom, becoming the most acclaimed and simultaneously controversial rock group worldwide….
Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien Drama Intensifies
In one of the most chaotic and controversial succession plans in the history of late-night television, the tension escalated dramatically on January 12, 2010, when Conan O’Brien publicly stood his ground against Jay Leno’s return to the coveted late-night slot….
