The Most Iconic 80s Bands That Shaped an Era
The music industry saw a significant renaissance in the 1980s. Musicians boldly pushed the limits of sound and inventiveness. They put out many unique, catchy tunes and captivating live shows. Here are some of the most definitive 80s bands that shaped an era.
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Top 30 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
A guitar solo represents a musician's passion and skill. It's essentially so much emotion released into an epic moment. The world is lucky enough to have witnessed countless of these moments. Which is why it was hard to narrow down the list of the GOAT guitar solos...
Unraveling 10 Rock Songs with Hidden Meanings
Decoding hidden meanings in songs, analyzing metaphorical lyrics, and applying them to both the lives of the artists and our own lives—as well as playing songs backward to reveal encrypted signals indicating a band's oath to a secret society—are shared pastimes of music lovers. These five rock...
10 Classical-Inspired Classic Rock Songs
All of the music ever created in Europe and America was inspired by classical music. What contemporary rock songs, though, directly reference classical music? One enthusiast of classical music posts the query online. Other fans are eager to oblige with their favorite examples of...
12 Musicians People Are Sick of Hearing About
Too much of a good thing isn't healthy. This is true even when it comes to your favorite music artists. Yes, you can binge their albums from time to time. But when you start hearing too much about them in the news or social media, it can...
Ultimate Guide to the Forbidden Riff
You might think that playing a popular guitar solo piece in a guitar shop would be cool. But did you know that some guitar stores forbid customers from playing certain songs in their shops? The banning of "Forbidden Riff" songs is not because they're illegal. They're just...
10 Most Iconic Rock Bands of All Time
The late fifties paved the way for one of the most influential music genres, Rock and Roll. But more than just loud music and leather jackets, rock was revolutionary. It brought expression through music to another level by challenging political systems. And these 10 iconic bands left...
12 Worst Band Names in the History of Music
Naming a band is something that members need to think about carefully. It should be catchy, memorable, and represent the group's music and personality. After all, it becomes their brand and they want people to listen to their music. For example, who would want to listen to a band...
10 Most Difficult Instruments to Learn
Embarking on the journey to learn a musical instrument is both exciting and demanding. It requires time, effort, passion, and, in some instances, the willingness to conquer steep learning curves. Among the multitude of instruments that populate the musical world, a select few pose unique and formidable...
10 G.O.A.T Rock Bands According to the Internet
Naming the Greatest Rock Bands of all time is a daunting, if not impossible. And with only 10 spots, what criteria do you even start with? Luckily, the internet provides a good sample size of music enthusiasts who came up with this list. Â