Dr. John: Eternally Bonnaroo
By Ira Kantor
Equal parts shaman, maestro and artistic lord of the bayou, music’s unmistakable Night Tripper Dr. John has bid us farewell at the age of 77.
What Dr. John...
Can Greta Van Fleet Save Rock & Roll?
By Shawn Perry
Nearly four decades after Led Zeppelin relinquished their crown, innumerable bands and individuals are still trying to measure up to their hard-rockin' hip-shakin' swagger. Who can...
Ringo Starr Celebrates His 77th Birthday With New Record, Peace & Love
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Erin Scott
On Friday, July 7, 2017, Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday at Capitol Records, the label that helped launched the Beatles in America....
Vinyl Fascist – Rediscovering The Beauty Of Analog
By Shawn Perry
As you may know, listening to records is an involving process. Whereas any dope can slap in a cassette or plop on a CD, records require special...
Revisiting The Black Crowes’ ‘Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’
By Jason Young
In 1992, the Black Crowes had already achieved success by the time their song “Remedy” hit the airwaves. One of the exciting new acts of the early...
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...
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...
ROCKGODZ Hall Of Fame Awards 2023 Comes To Nashville
Founded in 2009, the ROCKGODZ Hall of Fame Awards has been typically staged in California since its inception. This year, however, the show ventured east to Music City where...
Leonard Cohen & The Catechism Of Immeasurable Delight
Watching Leonard Cohen sing with U2 in the documentary I'm Your Man brings one a catechism of immeasurable delight, a divine connection of art and communion: Irish/Canadian, Christian/Hebrew, outward/inward,...
Don Dokken: ‘Breaking The Chains’ Of The Past, Looking Forward
Story & Live Photos by Charlie Steffens
Some of the groups that reigned in the 70s and 80s — particularly those that fall into the category of "Hair Metal" —...
