classic-rock staple; tracks like "Miracles Out of Nowhere," "Cheyenne Anthem" and the six-part mostly instrumental "Magnum Opus" (first movement: "Father Padilla Meets the Perfect Gnat") showcased the unique so
, recalling the making of their classic rumours lp. “amazing. terrifying. huge amounts of illicit materials, yards and yards of this wretched stuff. days and nights would just go on and on.” but the soul of the mac’s magic has always been their songs. they began as a vehicle ...
No more frantic song exists in the classic rock catalog, and its once-and-forever hero is Pete Thomas, who nearly turns the recording into an extended master drum fill that happens to allow for melody and lyrics. 10 The Other Side of Summer Costello doesn’t really do parody or pastiche ...
Elvis Presley facts: The King of Rock and Roll's songs, films, marriage, children, and Hall Of Fame Billy Idol's top 10 songs, ranked John Lennon facts: Childhood, songs, marriages, children and death of The Beatles legend Hall Of Fame ...
On hearing it, Queen insisted they record it, with John and Freddie building on the Roland Jupiter-8 synth and Linn LM-1 drum machine to turn it into the vocoder-laden classic we all know and love, taking it all the way to number two in the UK charts. ...
(co-penned of course by Beyonce), used to describe voluptuous lady lumps, had women getting in formation and singing the now-iconic “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly” taunt. Special shout out to the guitar riff, swiped from Stevie Nicks’ classic rock standard “Edge of ...
“Wipe Out” by The Surfaris is a classic surf rock instrumental that captures the essence of the beach culture and surfing lifestyle of the 1960s. The iconic drum solo and guitar riffs make it instantly recognizable and have contributed to its lasting popularity. The song’s upbeat tempo and...
What’s That on the Radio?P!nk’s tale of a toxic relationship juxtaposed with drug withdrawal, which builds with classic alt-rock loud-quiet-loud dynamics. Turn It Up in the Back!“I tried to call the nurse again, but she’s being a little bitch” in the pre-chorus encapsulates the...
With a melting pot of classic rock influences - from Peart to Copeland, Collins to Cameron - making up his style, we can’t think of a better occupant of the drum stool for one of the biggest bands on the planet. 23. Jojo Mayer ...
Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s...