Rock Memoirs Unveil the Hidden Truths of the Music Business
A recent feature, "Rock and Roll Memoir: What the Music Business Never Told You," argues that the most valuable part of rock histo...
News About ROCK HISTORY
9 articles tagged ROCK HISTORY.
This Day in Music History — June 13
June 13 has delivered a wide range of memorable moments throughout music history, from landmark recordings and chart successes to ...
From the Blues to Death Metal: How One Musical Family Tree Created Some of the Heaviest Music Ever Made
At first glance, blues music and death metal seem to have almost nothing in common. One is often associated with smoky juke joints...
This Day in Music History — May 31
Some dates become famous because of one defining moment. May 31 collected several. Across rock, pop, country, and alternative musi...
This Day in Music History — May 25
May 25 has delivered an unusually eclectic collection of moments across music history — spanning rock legends, chart milestones,...
Flannel, Feedback, and the Sound of a Generation: The Complete History of Grunge Music Through the Mid-'90s
Some music genres arrive with a carefully designed mission statement. They emerge from industry meetings, radio trends, or scenes ...
The Whiskey That Built Rock: The Wild History of the Whisky a Go Go
Long before viral moments, streaming playlists, or algorithm-driven discovery, there were clubs. Small rooms. Loud amplifiers. Cig...
This Day in Music History — May 20
May 20 delivered major moments in rock, pop, radio, and music history — from one of the most important rock songs ever recorded ...
Leather, Loud Guitars, and Excess: The Massive Impact of Mötley Crüe on the 1980s Music Explosion
Few bands embodied the excess, energy, and visual spectacle of the 1980s quite like Mötley Crüe. More than just a successful roc...