Which band holds the World Record for the loudest rock concert in history?
When it comes to pushing the limits of volume, some rock bands have turned their concerts into full-blown sonic assaults.
Interview of John Lennon (1975)
The 1975 Tomorrow Show interview with John Lennon is fascinating because it offers a rare glimpse into his post-Beatles mindset during a pivotal moment of personal transformation.
Top 10 Accidental songs that took over the world
Some of the greatest global hits in music history weren’t carefully planned masterpieces. They were born from pure chance, unexpected moments, and lucky accidents.
Tommy
Tommy exploded onto movie screens in 1975 like a magnificent nightmare stitched together with Marshall stacks and messianic undertones.
Billy Idol – The journey of a punk crooner
Born William Michael Albert Broad in Stanmore, Middlesex, in 1955, Billy Idol grew up in a middle-class household that moved between Long Island, New York, and suburban England.
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
When you drop the needle on “Purple Haze,” the world shifts. It’s 1967, and Jimi Hendrix, a Seattle-born sorcerer with a Stratocaster, unleashes a sonic comet that scorches the earth.
Walk This Way – Aerosmith
There’s something almost obscene about the way that riff slinks in. Joe Perry doesn't just play guitar.
Shoot to Thrill – AC/DC
Alright, let’s crank the volume to eleven and dive into the electrifying pulse of AC/DC’s Shoot to Thrill, a track that doesn’t just rock.
20th Century Boy – T. Rex
20th Century Boy would be one of the rare riffs that might walk a silver-booted runway with eyeliner.
Hanging On The Telephone – Blondie
There is almost not time to blink. The phone rings, the line clicks, and suddenly you're in it—hanging on the Telephone doesn't so much start as ambush you.