Posts tagged with Rock

What year was Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" released?

What year was Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" released?

Between the thumping bassline and an iconic guitar riff, "Hot Stuff" turned up the temperature on th...

Which musician is known as the "Demon of Screamin'"?

Which musician is known as the "Demon of Screamin'"?

When rock was still finding its wildest voices in the 1970s, his glass-shattering vocals and banshee...

Which rockstar was the inspiration for Jack Sparrow?

Which rockstar was the inspiration for Jack Sparrow?

Pirates and rock stars have more in common than you might think. Both live outside the law, both hav...

Which band battled Ticketmaster and canceled their tour in 1994?

Which band battled Ticketmaster and canceled their tour in 1994?

When the Department of Justice sued Live Nation/Ticketmaster earlier this year, it felt like déjà vu...

What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

Bon Jovi had unleashed three albums and a string of rock anthems, yet mainstream pop success remaine...

Who did Limp Bizkit knock out of the No. 1 spot in 1999?

Who did Limp Bizkit knock out of the No. 1 spot in 1999?

When Limp Bizkit kicked down the door with "Significant Other" in June 1999, who did they dethrone ...

Finish the lyric to Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n Roll"

Finish the lyric to Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n Roll"

In 1982 there were two types of rock songs: Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n Roll" and everything else. B...

Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?

Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?

Dive into the wild world of '60s and '70s rock personas, from space oddities to reptilian royalty. C...

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as ...

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

The Rolling Stones' first release was a self-titled debut in 1964, and as of 2024, they’ve been putt...

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

Every human being can play the riff from “Smoke on the Water” on guitar. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore...

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

“Beat It” was released on the 1982 "Thriller" album and as a single in February of 1983 — and would ...

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which famous band released an untitled album that became a classic? Explore this bold move in music ...

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

It was the early ‘70s when Alex and Eddie Van Halen first started thinking about putting a band toge...

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Test your Fleetwood Mac knowledge: from 1967 London to Rock Hall fame, can you identify who wasn't a...