Why ‘Exile on Main Street’ Was Such a Groundbreaking Album for the Rolling Stones
November 25, 2013
Exile on Main Street has undergone a shift in critical perception since its 1972 release. It was initially met with lukewarm criticism that labeled the Rolling Stones as victims to stylistic indulgence. Sticking that label on Exile on Main Street today is highly anachronistic.
How Comedy Aids Daniel Tosh’s Social Anxiety
November 24, 2013
Social anxiety can be a crippling obstacle in one’s daily life, transforming tasks that many would label as routine into unavoidable causes of worry and fear. It’s rare to identify a sufferer of social anxiety simply by their appearance, or even a basic conversation.
Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang Launch Experience Hendrix 2014 Tour
November 21, 2013
The ‘Experience Hendrix’ tour is set to embark on its eighth year in 2014 with a line-up of guitar heroes to well and truly match Hendrix’s intimidatingly impressive legacy. On next year’s bill are Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Bootsy Collins, Dweezil Zappa, Jonny Lang
Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar Planning 2014 Joint Tour
November 20, 2013
Motley Crue may be nearing their retirement, but that isn’t likely to stop Vince Neil from keeping the band’s music alive and kicking. In this spirit, the man himself has just revealed that he’s set to embark on a joint headlining tour with none
Journey, Steve Miller Band Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
November 19, 2013
Middle-aged classic rock fans are in for a treat next year, as Journey and the Steve Miller Band have just revealed details of an upcoming co-headlining tour next year. The frankly-massive trek is due to kick off on May 15th in Chula Vista, California,
How Bruce Springsteen Influenced The Killers
November 6, 2013
The Killers’ music has received a polarizing response for several reasons. The band’s oft-mentioned comparisons to past greats are one reason. Early material reminded of ‘80s synth-rock, with names like Duran Duran and The Cure popping up to coincide with the success of their
Best Live Covers Performed by Dave Matthews Band
November 5, 2013
Dave Matthews Band wows its audience frequently with massive sets lists consisting of their original material, which spans over eight full-lengths. DMB have released over twice the amount of live albums, though, and plenty of them feature superb cover versions of tracks many of
The Battle of Madonna and Lady Gaga
November 4, 2013
Not exactly a stranger to the concept of the celebrity feud, Madonna’s lengthy reign as the Queen of Pop never really came under any genuine threat from those who dared to challenge for her crown. That was of course until Lady Gaga arrived all
Five Essential Van Morrison Albums
November 4, 2013
Renowned as the grumpiest man in rock, Belfast troubadour Van Morrison is still going strong after 45 years in the business, with his recent release, Born To Sing: No Plan B receiving some of the most glowing reviews of his career. But with 34
Best Covers Recorded By Blake Shelton
October 27, 2013
A judge on the TV talent shows Nashville Star, Clash Of The Choirs and The Voice, country singer Blake Shelton knows a thing or two about interpreting other artists’ songs having recorded a number of cover versions since emerging on the scene in 2001.