rock and roll

15 artists influenced by the Sex Pistols, from Joy Division to Oasis

“Rock ‘n’ roll is supposed to be fun,” Sex Pistols singer Johnny Rotten told British rock journalist Charles Shaar Murray in 1977. “You’re supposed to enjoy it. It’s not about taking a million fucking years to learn a million fucking chords on the guitar.”  That clarion call — sounded as their anti-royalist diatribe “God Save […]

Dave Grohl invites daughter Violet onstage to cover X's “Nausea”—watch

Dave Grohl has once again proven that he’s one of the coolest guys in music. During a performance at this year’s Lollapalooza festival, the artist invited his daughter Violet onstage for a cover of X’s classic punk song “Nausea.” The family friendly set also included a rendition of “Happy Birthday” dedicated to his other daughter […]

10 alternative Christmas covers for people who hate the holidays

Are there any arguments more divisive than the appropriateness of Christmas music during any given time or place? Sure, there’s the whole “pineapple on pizza” debate, but does that really get your blood boiling like being assaulted with holiday merriment? There are a number of reasons why anyone might be ill-disposed toward seasonal jingles. Maybe […]

Slash says future of rock music relies on bands like Greta Van Fleet

Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash has come forward with a few hot takes about the future of rock music. The guitarist is having second thoughts after thinking rock music hit a dry spell. Thanks to bands such as the highly controversial Greta Van Fleet, Slash thinks the future of rock is getting brighter. Read more: Taking […]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to launch new docuseries

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is planning to roll out a new TV docuseries, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The new show, Immortals, will explore the Rock Hall’s extensive archives and focus on the cultural impact of various inductees. Read more: XXXTentaction dead at 20 Wilshire Studios is teaming with the Rock Hall […]