Few songs can fill the atmosphere, or instantly lift your mood, as quickly as Van Halen’s “Jump.” The rock classic combined stadium-sized synthesizer hooks, David Lee Roth’s daredevil swagger and one of Eddie Van Halen’s most ferocious guitar solos into four minutes of pure euphoria. That solo only lasts a few seconds, but it is
It seemed clear that Hinds was no longer enjoying touring or writing with them, the three remaining original members of Mastodon told me separately. His dissatisfaction will manifest itself in the oppressed anger of the friend who was once so funny. Delir suggests that he seemed to be stuck in a constant hangover. Hinds would
On this day, 48 years ago, a major rock band’s iconic album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Wednesday marks the anniversary of several milestone moments in the music scene. On July 15, 1972, Elton John achieved his first No. 1 album in the United States when Honky Chatto took
An iconic rock band’s No. 1 hit has been named among five 1971 songs “that should be erased from history.” During the late ’60s, The Rolling Stones emerged as one of the world’s most popular musical acts. Hit songs like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Get Off My Cloud,” “Honky Tonk Women” and “Paint It
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of a classic rock and roll studio album board 200 in the United States. July 9 is an important date in the music scene for many reasons. On this date 71 years ago, “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and His Comets reached No. 1. board
Thursday marks 62 years since one of the greatest hits in rock history debuted as the No. 1 song in the United Kingdom. In the mid-60s, the rock and roll scene was defined by the “British Invasion”. Major musical groups such as The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five and Peter
55 years ago today, one of the most controversial songs in rock and roll history debuted on the UK Singles Chart. The Rolling Stones burst onto the rock and roll scene during the “British Invasion” of the ’60s. Songs such as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (1965), “Get Off My Cloud” (1965), “Paint It Black”
On June 19, 1968, the classic hit song by one of the most influential bands of all time reached number 1 in the United Kingdom. Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones were among the most prominent musical groups that brought the “British Invasion” to prominence during the 60s. The band quickly became popular in Britain