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" —...

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,...

My Evening With Roy Orbison

by Ronnie Lyon I arrived at the Travelodge in Anaheim (corner of Ball and Harbor behind Disneyland) at around 5:00 or 6:00 PM. It was still daylight. The...

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...

Best Vintage Rock Live Videos Of 2013

As flatscreens get bigger, sound systems widen their expanse, and video in general becomes easier to access, live rock and roll is just about everywhere. You can go to...

George Harrison | All Things Must Pass – Classic Commentary

The first box set of any consequence, All Things Must Pass is representative of everything George Harrison ever wanted to do, but was – at that time – never allowed to...

1988: Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Experience

Vanilla Fudge with Lanny Cordola perform at Madison Square Garden By Shawn Perry What can I say? It was one of the most exciting events in my life. As a life-long...

The Interesting Hobbies Of Five Legendary Rockers

Sometimes it can be hard to imagine what our favorite rock stars do when they are not jamming out on stage in front of millions. What kinds of activities...

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...

A Few Words With Songwriter Holly Knight On Her New Memoir

By Chris Epting In her new memoir, I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties, legendary songwriter Holly Knight takes readers on a...