The Evolution Of Music In Online Gaming

Over the course of three decades, online gaming music has progressed from basic wobbles and chirps to become a distinct genre in its own right. The technical restrictions of...

Keith Emerson Remembered: Unofficial & Official Tributes

By Shawn Perry Unofficial Tribute: The Show's About To Begin I don’t believe I’ll get much argument when I say that 2016 has been a banner year for the passing of...

Best Vintage Rock Studio Albums Of 2013

The idea of making a new studio ''album" is a daunting task these days for many artists in an age of iTunes and Spotify. Still, 2013 saw the release...

100 Greatest Rock Musicians (Plus 50 Honorable Mentions) & Their Hits

By David Barwinski There is nothing like rock and roll. The sound, the lyrics, the dress, the attitude, the live performances, forever changed the world. Rockabilly, rock and roll (a...

Ronnie James Dio 5th Year Remembrance Weekend | May 15, 16 & 17, 2015...

May 15, 16 & 17, 2015 Los Angeles, CA Story by Shawn Perry On May 16, 2010, Ronnie James Dio passed away from stomach cancer. He was 67 and still rocking hard...

Which Rockers Love To Show Off Their Poker Face?

Rock music and gambling have always been two industries rather naturally drawn to each other. The association arguably reached its zenith when Motörhead famously ensured we will forever associate them with...

Essential Blues: 10 Must-Have Collections For The Vintage Rocker

To quote Muddy Waters, "The blues had a baby, and they named it rock and roll." While most fans of the latter are generally aware of this fact, it's...

‘Will You Tell Me What The Hell You Sitting On Your Asses Fer!’ (Celebrating...

By Ira Kantor On July 12, 1979, “Disco Demolition Night” was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The attending throngs (not just White Sox fans) made sure to bring their...

BONZO: 30 Rock Drummers Remember The Legendary John Bonham – Book Excerpt

September 25, 2020, marks 40 years since the passing of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. To mark this event, respected author/journalist Greg Prato has assembled a new book,...

Vintage Rock Goes To CES 2009

When it comes to trade events, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is at the top of the heap, the king chili cheese, the largest, most complex, most extensive...