The Death Of Karen Carpenter – Was It Avoidable, And What Can It Teach Us?
She was the one people watched. Rock and Roll Heaven is full of stars that shone too brightly and burnt out too soon. This is never more true than with Karen Carpenter. The tragic death of Karen Carpenter resonated through all corners of society and highlighted issues with gender discrimination in the music industry at […]
Richard Wright – Is He The Overlooked Musician From Pink Floyd?
The story of Richard Wright is generally a pretty happy one, his success with Pink Floyd since their founding as a keyboard player saw him help create rock classics such as The Dark Side of The Moon as well as The Wall. Wright is often referenced in tandem with Syd Barrett, his former housemate and […]
Why Did The Eagles Break Up? The Long Night At Wrong Beach Might Hold The Clues.
F**k you. I’m going to kick your ass when we get off stage. Glenn Frey to Don Henley When asking the question – Why did the Eagles break up, one needs to look back at a turning point in the band’s history; The long night at Wrong Beach. Ensemble bands, such as Eagles, where all […]
Everybody Knows The Words, But What Is Hotel California About?
Hotel California by The Eagles is a song that is admired globally, so much so that many people know the words to the ballad-like rock tune, while still wondering to themselves – what is Hotel California about? This could be Heaven or this could be Hell… The song has many impressive accolades such as winning […]
What Is The Meaning Of Stairway To Heaven: Led Zeppelin’s Amazing 1971 Musical Epic?
Depending on what day it is, I still interpret the song a different way – and I wrote the lyrics. Robert Plant Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin is one of the most expansive and twisting songs in the history of rock and roll. Despite its popularity and longevity, fans still debate over the meaning of […]
James Hetfield – The Struggles Along His Journey To Sobriety
I’m always feeling like I don’t belong, no matter where I am. So I’m just searching for a family nonstop… James Hetfield It will come as no surprise to most people that many rock and roll Hall of Famers struggled with various forms of addiction during their time in the spotlight. Often their life was […]
Mick Mars From Mötley Crüe, And The Unfortunate Truth About His Painful Disease
Sometimes we are reminded that even the most iconic rock stars are also mortal human beings. Mick Mars, the lead guitarist, and co-founder of the legendary Mötley Crüe, has suffered from a chronic and painful illness since the age of 17. Despite the pain and partial immobility, Mars followed his passion for playing guitar and […]
Stephanie Rose Bongiovi – The Sad Story Of Jon Bon Jovi’s Daughter
The story of Stephanie Rose Bongiovi can be viewed as a warning about how your influence can extend down to your children. While she leads a full and healthy life now, things could have taken a drastically different path. If you’re a fan of rock music then you’re probably already familiar with the “Sex, Drugs, […]
Dennis Wilson – The Tragic Death Of The Drummer For The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are considered to be one of the most quintessential groups in music history. They helped to forge a new sound that forever changed pop and rock music. The band was made up of a group of brothers, as well as their cousin, and a good friend of the family. The three brothers […]
The Best Kinks Songs: 10 Essential Singles From The 1960s You Need to Know
The Kinks’ run of 1960s singles stands as an astonishing achievement in music history. Alright, so their place in the pantheon of greats from the era is hardly news, but the relentless quality of their releases in this decade demands further consideration. Lest we forget, their output was – in creative terms, at least – […]
Sam Cooke’s Death – The Story Of What Really Happened That Night In 1964
Sam Cooke was only 33 years old when he died in 1964. But in his short life, he managed to achieve some amazing things in the world of music and culture. Not all the facts around Sam Cooke’s death are known, but in this article, we try to decipher truth from fiction. Cooke has been […]
Vince Neil’s Car Crash & The Life That Was Taken Too Soon
Vince Neil was the lead singer for the metal group Motley Crue. Alongside Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Nikki Sixx, the group have long reigned as one of Rock music’s most successful, yet controversial bands. They have released countless top-selling records over their long history and are still remembered fondly by those that grew up […]