Our article on the “10 Most Downhearted Songs in Rock Music” presents a list of tunes that capture those times when things aren’t going well. Everyone experiences rough patches. At one time or another, everyone feels discouraged, depressed, and blue. These emotions have fueled many great songs in rock and roll. When you’re feeling down and out, sometimes it’s songs like these that help you find a way out. It’s about not feeling alone; when you hear other people singing about the same issues and feelings you’re experiencing, there’s a sort of awareness that overcomes you, reassuring you that yo ..read more

Our list of “10 Classic Rock Songs We Never Get Tired of Hearing” presents a showcase of songs that, no matter how many times we have listened to them in our lives—whether playing them on a CD or vinyl, or hearing them on the radio—we just never get bored with them. Of course, there are plenty of classic rock songs that we have heard maybe one too many times, which we wrote about in one of our recent articles. Some of them we’ve gone back to after a period of isolation from those particular songs. However, this list showcases a The post 10 Classic Rock Songs We Never Get Tired Of Hearing appea ..read more

Our Top 10 Opening Tracks from 1980s Rock Albums presents a wide variety of songs from some of the most legendary rock and roll albums released during the decade of the Big ’80s. There were hundreds of thousands of songs to choose from since there was just so much music released from the start of 1980 to the end of 1989. Of course, just picking the list is an impossible feat because there were thousands of great opening tracks. Nonetheless, we went with, for the most part, the ones that came to mind first. We wanted to vary the styles The post Top 10 Opening Tracks From 1980s Rock Albums appea ..read more

Over the decades, Elton John’s backing band has undergone several changes, with a core group of musicians who have frequently collaborated with him on numerous tours and studio recordings. This ensemble has contributed to the creation of more than 30 albums, which have collectively sold over 300 million copies worldwide, making Elton John one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Nigel Olsson Nigel Olsson, who first joined Elton John’s band in the early 1970s, has been a staple figure as the drummer. His work can be heard on seminal albums such as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Don’t T ..read more

Phish was formed in 1983 at the University of Vermont in Burlington. The band consists of founding members Trey Anastasio (guitars, lead vocals), Mike Gordon (bass, vocals), Jon Fishman (drums, vocals), and Page McConnell (keyboards, vocals), who joined in 1985. Phish is noted for its dedicated fan base and has cultivated a distinct subculture through its live performances, which often feature intricate light shows and a variety of setlists. The band released their debut studio album, Junta, in 1989 and has since released a total of 15 studio albums, including notable works like Rift (1993), B ..read more

Jethro Tull was formed in 1967 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, stands as a seminal progressive rock band known for its distinctive melding of rock, folk, and classical music elements. Led by the charismatic Ian Anderson, whose flute playing became a defining characteristic of the band, Jethro Tull released numerous albums that have achieved critical and commercial success worldwide. The band’s discography includes iconic albums such as Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972), which have made significant impacts on the rock genre. Over the years, Jethro Tull has seen various lineup changes ..read more

Our list of 10 most underrated rock music album covers from the 1970s presents a showcase of album covers that cross all genres of rock music from the wonderful decade of the 1970s. The criteria we utilized to place these albums on this list were essential in helping us pick only 10. First and foremost, the cover had to be uniquely original. There were many great album covers that were parodies of 60s album covers and, as entertaining as they were, we just felt that based on our first criterion of originality, we would refrain from listing those. The second The post 10 Underrated Rock Music Al ..read more

Ugly Kid Joe was formed in Isla Vista, California, in 1989. Known for blending a mix of hard rock, heavy metal, and funk, they gained international fame in the early 1990s with their double-platinum debut album America’s Least Wanted, which featured hits such as “Everything About You” and a cover of Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle.” The band’s irreverent style and catchy tunes captured the attention of both critics and fans, propelling them to notable chart success. After releasing several albums and touring extensively, Ugly Kid Joe disbanded in 1997 but reunited in 2010. Since their reun ..read more

Our new series, “10 Cool Donald Fagen Guest Spots On Other Artists’ Recordings’ Recordings,” begins as we dig into some of our rock and roll heroes’ guest appearances on musical artists’ recordings outside of their own work or the bands they have been part of. At times, it could be just playing a solo, or a rhythm part. Other times, it could be as a backup vocalist or delivering harmonies throughout the entire song. Maybe it could even be a duet. Anything goes as long as they have received credit in their own names or even a fake name, like The post 10 Cool Donald Fagen Guest Spots On Other Ar ..read more

Our “10 Best 1980s Debut Singles In Rock Music” article presents a fun look back at the most exciting debut singles of the 1980s. As we were putting this list together, we decided to include many legendary rockers who had left their bands and released their first solo albums. This definitely opened up the doors for a lot more choices and, of course, made it more difficult to narrow down to just 10. Overall, the article is a mix of brand-new artists and debut solo albums from legendary rockers. It’s not easy leaving a band, and not many people always The post 10 Best 1980’s Debut Singles In Roc ..read more