Swedish culture and rock music
Sweden is a Scandinavian country with the most successful artists in the rock music industry. The country is currently the leading producer with the best metal and rock bands from the Northern European region. In addition, most of the best rock musicians today are from Sweden. A 2020 musical survey of the Swedish population shows […]
A mother’s experience with racism in rock music
Willow Smith has been a part of public attention since she was a child, and having two very public parents means being exposed to many of the challenges these famous parents face, including race issues. In an interview with L’Officiel, she says she saw her mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, face hatred. In the early 2000s, […]
Classic laser rock shows are back at the Saint-Louis planetarium
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – You can travel back in time during the McDonnell Planetarium laser show series. The dome will merge art, light, with a classic art soundtrack with stunning visuals. The St. Louis Science Center claims 3D atmospheric effects are an unforgettable experience. Laser shows have been an attraction at the planetarium for decades. […]
Saint Louis Science Center hosts classic rock laser light shows
Click to enlarge Thomas Hawk / Flickr A photo of the planetarium from the 60s. The Center Saint Louis hosts a summer series of laser light shows dedicated to classic rock and other retro music. Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Queen will all be at the Saint Louis Science Center (5050 Oakland Avenue, […]
21 most iconic rock music from the 80s
The ’80s are best known for punk rock, preppies, funk, New Wave, and voluminous hair. Fashion was outrageous like the music people made. It gave birth to the rap and breakdance that many Millennials now consider old school. However, the 1980s also marked some of the most iconic events in the realm of music. rock […]
Classic rock band to release live album recorded in Hudson Valley
An iconic classic rock band is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the release of a brand new live album recorded right here in the Hudson Valley. Just months before the global pandemic hit the United States, Daryl’s house in Pawling was packed for an unforgettable performance. Now that concert is commemorated on a brand new […]
Lisa Berigan: DC Queen’s Classic Rock Radio Rocks Music
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The options people have for listening to music these days are vast. Music streams everywhere, the sources for finding any song, any album, are available in a multitude of overwhelming ways. But that hasn’t stopped terrestrial radio – where content is broadcast by a terrestrial radio station and received locally as in […]
DPAO’s summer concerts return with country, comedy and classic rock | Arts and entertainment
WATERTOWN – The Disabled People’s Action Benefit Concerts return this summer as a country, comedy and classic rock ‘n roll act take the stage. For the first time in more than 40 years, DPAO was unable to host its annual concert series last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic and state-related restrictions made such gatherings impossible. […]
Styx’s “Crash of the Crown” is a glorious comeback for classic rock giants
Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 With 17 studio albums, nine live albums and 16 compilation albums, Styx has consistently shown that he can stand the test of time. Formed in 1972, Styx has already built an indestructible legacy for himself, exploring genres such as progressive rock, art rock, and everything in between. Released on June 18 […]
Classic Rock Magazine: 30 Years of Pearl Jam, and the Seven Weeks That Saved Rock
Thirty years later, the story of Pearl Jam is one of fame, fortune, struggling to stay in control of one’s career, destiny and integrity, and having to suffer more than its fair share of tragedy. It’s a story we tell in the new issue of Classic rock. “We have always looked out for each other,” […]