June Child: The Complete Story of Marc Bolan’s Wife & Muse
June Child was the minder of Pink Floyd’s unstable genius Syd Barrett and lover, manager and wife of T. Rex’s Marc Bolan. We’ve all heard stories of the brave women who tried to tame the bad boys of punk and rock’n’ roll. Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious. Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne. But, what about […]
Female Singers of the ’50s: Top 20 Greatest Artists We Love
Our list of the 20 best female singers of the ’50s looks back at a time when female vocalists really began to take center stage and move up the charts. Although gender equality issues still existed, there were plenty of women who became influential in popular music. They came from all different genres, country, folk, […]
Clarence White: Innovator, Guitarist, and Pioneer of Country Rock
To say Clarence White played the guitar is an extreme understatement. Clarence White was one of the most iconic bluegrass guitar players of all time. Not only did he play with a variety of bluegrass bands, but he also played with some of the most prolific rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. While starting […]
Jefferson Starship Songs: 10 Essential Tracks You Need to Know
Our 10 essential Jefferson Starship songs list explores one of the most important rock bands of the 1970s music scene. The decade brought about a recreation of themselves in terms of style, sound, and even name, which was initially called Jefferson Airplane. Top 10 Jefferson Starship Songs 10. St. Charles The last song of Jefferson […]
James Taylor Songs: 10 Essential Tracks You Need to Know
Our 10 essential James Taylor songs list explores the music of a songwriter and performer that created a unique and fulfilling career through his jazzy, lightly humor tinted upbeat records and achingly sweet, honest ballads. He began through Apple Records back in 1968, and despite being criticized as a sensitive personality, he kept at it […]
Mick Ralphs: From Glam Rock to Supergroup Hero
Mick Ralphs was once asked in an interview how he would rate himself as a guitarist out of 10. Mick didn’t take more than a moment to respond with “Minus 20.” The interviewer was surprised and further questioned why. Mick’s reply was epic. He said that while he would like to be an all-round guitarist […]
Sable Starr: “Queen of the Groupie Scene”
Sable Starr was unquestionably the “queen of the groupie scene” in 1970s Los Angeles. But being the leader of the “baby groupies” wasn’t all that it stacked up to be, revealing the gloomier side of rock ‘n’ roll. Who Was Sable Starr? Sable Starr was born as Sabel Hay Shields in Palos Verdes, California on […]
The Doobie Brothers Songs: 10 Essential Tracks You Need to Know
Our top 10 best The Doobie Brothers songs list explores the music of one of the most popular California rock bands of the 1970s. By the end of the decade, The Doobie Brothers evolved from a folk, guitar-driven boogie band to a slick, soul-inspired pop band. Top 10 The Doobie Brothers Songs 10. It Keeps You […]
Steve Gaines: Southern Rock’s Magic Man
Steve Gaines brought a kind of magic to Lynyrd Skynyrd that no other member quite had… “He was a great songwriter and singer—and an incredible guitarist. I’ve never heard anybody, including any of us, play his picking part quite right.” Gary Rossington on Gaines and the track “I Know A Little.” Who Was Steve Gaines? […]
Lowell George: The Little Feat Frontman That Died Too Young
Lowell George was one of the most influential figures of the 1970s Los Angeles folk-rock scene. His contribution to music was massive, despite dying too young. Who Was Lowell George? Lowell Thomas George was born on April 13, 1945, in Hollywood, California. He was the son of a furrier, Willard H. George, who bred chinchillas […]
Lori Maddox: The Complete Story of the “Baby” Groupie of the 70s
Lori Maddox states she was only 15 years old when she lost her virginity to David Bowie. She was later pursued by Led Zeppelin’s infamous Jimmy Page. Her story is a cautionary tale of predation and exploitation at the hands of some of the world’s most revered rock stars during a time when these issues […]
Jennifer Chiba & the Mystery of Elliott Smith’s Death
Who is Jennifer Chiba and did she get away with the murder of Elliott Smith? As big fans of Elliott Smith’s music, we discover the truth about Jennifer Chiba and her said involvement in his death. Who Is Jennifer Chiba? Jennifer Chiba is a Japanese-American musician who was born on 17th June 1967, in Tokyo, […]