The late, great Jim Morrison was the charismatic and controversial frontman of The Doors. He was a talented singer, poet, and seemingly lived a life of debauchery and excess. But did you know he...
Category: 1960s
On the surface, Leonard Cohen's "Chelsea Hotel #2" seems like a simple recounting of a tryst between the poet and a lover. But the real-life inspiration behind the famous song lyrics is far more...
In the 2000s, rap god Eminem was unstoppable. His raw, explosive lyrics and personal struggles resonated deeply with millions. The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show both shattered sales...
The Bizarre Story Behind This Cult Classic Song That Inspired Rock Legends
In the late 1960s, a strange and brilliant musical experiment took place. A little-known guitarist named Johnny Watson recorded something so wildly original and mind-bending that it inspired Jimi...
The Surprising Origins of Two Classic Tunes You Never Saw Coming
You know that iconic Rush instrumental "YYZ" with its unforgettable opening riff? And of course you're familiar with the instantly recognizable theme song to Mission: Impossible. Well, prepare...
Before Steely Dan Rocked the Music World, You Won’t Believe Who Their Drummer Was
The Early Days Before they became the legendary rock duo of Steely Dan, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were just a couple of college students with big dreams.In the late 1960s, the two friends...