No other decade churned out protest songs like the 1960s. After all, it was a time of upheaval and unrest. From the Vietnam War to racial division, the American public …
Crawling out of the dankest drinking hole in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Vampires stalked the night. Or, more likely, stumbled from the darkness and into a recording studio. Made up …
Sweet Home Alabama is one of those classic rock songs that’s great to sing along to. It’s hard to imagine anyone over the age of 40 that doesn’t know this …
Hair rock was the most notorious music genre of the 1980s. With over-the-top outfits, tabloid-worthy antics, and plenty of hairspray, these bands occupied every corner of American culture for a …
The Beale Street Music Festival brings incredible artists to downtown Memphis each year. If you love spending time outside while listening to live music, you won’t want to miss this …
You may be wondering if going to Graceland would be worth a side trip when visiting Memphis. Elvis superfans and other curious tourists make the pilgrimage to this iconic mansion …
The Zombies Scam is a funny footnote in the history of rock and roll. It’s when a fake band, including two up-and-coming rockers, tried to cash in on an established …
The 1970s produced some fantastic bands, Queen being one of them. As lyricists, they were collectively strong, with each member writing songs. And as musicians, they meshed together incredibly well. …
The tale of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young is an interesting one. First, there was Crosby, Stills, and Nash, or CSN, which became CSNY with the addition of yet another …
The rock band Rush has left a powerful musical mark that may indeed be timeless. But sadly, for its legion of fans, the group bowed out gracefully in 2016. While …
Progressive rock songs defined a generation and carry their intensity into present times. This style of music is heavily based on music theory and narrative fantasy, with storylines so elaborate …