(ThyBlackMan.com) Chuck Berry is widely recognized as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. His distinctive guitar riffs, storytelling lyrics, and electrifying stage presence defined an era ...
Chuck Berry, equipped with ubiquitous guitar licks, boundless charisma, self-confidence, and catchy songs, helped pioneer rock and roll. Though Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll, Berry ...
Since its inception, the question of who, when, and where rock music originated has been a topic of debate. That cool mixture of drums, bass, and electric guitar, merging melody, uptempo beats, and ...
Of all the famous musicians who paid their respects following the death of legendary Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley on 16 October, nobody said their piece as succinctly as Bruce Springsteen’s ...
Joan Jett became a rock and roll icon in the 1970s, wielding an electric guitar on hits like "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," with the Blackhearts, and "Bad Reputation" on her own in 1980. But as she reveals ...
For almost seventy years, the title of King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has been synonymous with Elvis Presley. His charisma, gyrating hips, and buttery voice made him an undeniable global icon. But, the more we ...
Glam rock guitarists combined early rock and roll, blues, makeup, and science fiction to reimagine the rock star. They were androgynous, gaudy, and influenced several genres of music, including punk, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees. The group of performers receiving the honor include a 1960s hitmaker who spent decades advocating for his own induction, a ...
Who will make up the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class? It all has to start somewhere and today (Feb. 12) the Rock Hall served up the acts that will be on this year's nomination ballot.