All articles tagged with #rock history
Canadian rock singer Sass Jordan has died at age 63. Known for hits like 'Make You a Believer' and her role as a judge on 'Canadian Idol,' Jordan passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by family. While her cause of death remains undisclosed, tributes highlight her impact on women in rock and her mentorship of future stars like Taylor Hawkins.
Variety critic Owen Gleiberman reviews the new documentary 'Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,' describing it as a lively but scattered portrait of the rock icon. The film, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, features extensive archival footage and interviews with Townshend and Roger Daltrey. While it explores Townshend's artistic evolution and personal struggles, the review notes significant omissions regarding key songs, band members, and personal history, leaving the subject feeling only partially understood.
Graham Parker’s career defied expectations, moving from a petrol pump attendant in Surrey to a critical darling in 1976. Despite early hype comparing him to Bruce Springsteen, he chose a niche, high-quality path over mainstream stardom. Recent highlights include a cameo in Judd Apatow’s 'This Is 40' and a 2023 album blending soul and prewar pop.
Eric Barrett, Jimi Hendrix's former roadie, released a new memoir detailing the chaotic final concert at the Isle of Fehmarn, where Hells Angels took over the venue. Barrett describes protecting tour manager Gerry Stickells from a baton strike, which led to Hendrix's last words to him. The book also addresses Hendrix's 1970 death, with Barrett rejecting conspiracy theories and attributing the tragedy to an accidental overdose of sleeping pills.
Lee Loughnane, Chicago’s trumpet player and the touring band’s last remaining original member, reflects on six decades with the group, enduring lineup shifts, tragedy, and the horn-driven sound that has kept Chicago alive on the road, detailing early hits, key departures (Terry Kath, Peter Cetera), moments with producers like David Foster, and a relentless 90+ show-per-year touring schedule, with a future focus on continuing the legacy and perhaps a biopic someday.
A countdown of Van Halen albums featuring David Lee Roth, ranked from 12 to 1, highlighting the Roth era's peak with the debut and 1984, while noting uneven moments across the mid- and late-80s releases.
Celebrating 50 years, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' remains Queen's masterpiece, blending innovative recording techniques, operatic influences, and personal expression, especially reflecting Freddie Mercury's complex identity and artistic genius, making it one of the most enduring songs in rock history.
The article recounts the origins of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham's collaboration on the 1973 album Buckingham Nicks, their subsequent rise to fame with Fleetwood Mac, and the long-awaited reissue of their debut, highlighting their tumultuous relationship and musical chemistry that has endured over decades.
Black Sabbath, the pioneering heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, will hold their final concert on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, Birmingham, reuniting the original lineup for what is expected to be their last performance, marking the end of a legendary career that began in 1969. The event will feature a star-studded lineup and serve as a heartfelt farewell to the band members' enduring friendship and influence on music.