The ’70s, boldly stated, is the decade that put classic in front of rock. All the experimenting done by psychedelic and blues rock bands had matured enough for multiple new waves of music to finally explode. Now, the public was hungry for more; rockers thrived, and arguably, this list of 10 best 70s Rock Trios …
The ’50s started the Rock ‘n’ Roll fire with Elvis and Chuck Berry, laying the path for the worldwide Beatles fever that followed. Soon after, the ’60s doubled down on that, solidifying the genre’s essence with its basics: raw vocals, visceral guitars, banging drums, and groovy bass – at their purest form, delivered by the …
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At the top of Mount Everest of Art Rock, where metal meets with prog in complex musicianship, sonic experimentation, and deep philosophical lyrics, stands only TOOL and perhaps a handful of other bands. A unique band that might not be an easy listen to everyone, but for true fans, part of their ‘army,’ a TOOL …
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All the great rock bands either revolutionized the genre or took up the pioneer’s torch into territories untouched before. The second part of the 80s was all about the second approach, but no band did it better than Extreme, who not only refined what Van Halen started into the realm of funk metal in the 90s …
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If you’re from the United States of America, you might recognize .38 Special as a commonly used cartridge by police departments up until the 1990s. However, today we’re talking about a different kind of 38 Special. 38 Special is an American rock band that was born in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida, and that is still …
Fagen and Becker were the charismatic studio magicians of the 20th century, fathers of jazz-rock, and storytellers of the darkness of glamorous life under the trippy name ‘Steely Dan.’ They are one of the few bands that always did what they wanted with their music, backed up by the best session player in history, a …
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When The Bangles come to mind, most people think of their singles, such as “Walk Like an Egyptian.” In reality, The Bangles are so much more than that. Formed in 1981 in LA, they’re one of the most pivotal bands pioneering the pop-rock genre. They were also famous for only having female band members, and …
When you think of The Go-Go’s, what do you think of? Do you get their catchy singles, such as “Vacation,” stuck in your head? Or do you think of the legacy they left? The Go-Go’s have been credited for starting pop-punk, a genre that combines the fast-paced style of punk music with hooking melodies that …
Babes in Toyland is one of the most pivotal bands that emerged from the 90s riot grrrl era. With singles such as “Bruise Violet,” Babes in Toyland stood out because their music was louder, more aggressive, and influenced an entire era of female musicians. But who were the musicians behind this band? How did they …
You can’t say rock and hair metal without mentioning Van Halen. From Eddie’s screeching guitar to David Lee Roth’s energetic stage presence, Van Halen staked their claim in rock music history. Today, Van Halen’s music is still worshipped by fans of all ages, and Eddie is known as one of the most influential guitar players–even …
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