The Day Eric Clapton Announced Cream’s Breakup
The working relationship among this group's three members was never an easy or uncomplicated one.
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How Cream Created Their Best Showcase With ‘Wheels of Fire’
It's excessive, sure. But the statements this album makes are never anything but grand.
Rod Stewart Recalls Mick Jagger’s Group Sex Invite
The sex life of Rod Stewart is truly the stuff of legend that could make a grown man cry, even if, by his own admission, it was "sad." But recently he's been disclosing that, back in the day, he turned down some high-profile offers. In May, he said that he ran from the notorious Plaster Casters, and, in a new interview, he shot down Mick Jagger's request for group sex.
How Guns N’ Roses’ Appearance in St. Louis Turned Into a Riot
It all started when Axl Rose leaped into the audience, tackling a photographer.
The Day Brian Eno Left Roxy Music
A friendly rivalry with Bryan Ferry eventually boiled over.
40 Years Ago: Slade Play Two Sold-Out Shows at London’s Earls Court
Slade were just about at the peak of their powers in the summer of 1973, riding high with seven consecutive Top 10 singles in the U.K. The latest, 'Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me,' shot straight to No. 1. When the band hit the road, with openers the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, demand for tickets was so high, they scheduled two nights at the legendary Earls Court in London.
How Texxas Jam ’78 Rocked Out Despite Staunch Opposition
What’s the big deal, you ask? Well, this being Texas, it all naturally came down to football.
Why Ian Gillan Abruptly Quit Deep Purple
He actually submitted a resignation letter to the band while still on tour promoting 1973's 'Who Do We Think We Are.'
40 Years Ago: George Harrison Knocks Paul McCartney Off the Top of the Charts
Three years after breaking up, the Beatles were still quite capable of reaching the top of the best-selling singles charts. Only problem was, sometimes they had to climb over each other to get there.
35 Years Ago: Peter Frampton Almost Killed in Car Wreck
You know that old adage about bad things always happen in threes? Well you could say it victimized rocker Peter Frampton 35 years ago today, when the platinum-selling '70s superstar was nearly killed in a car crash while in the Bahamas.
How Pink Floyd Carried on With ‘A Saucerful of Secrets’
Their second album featured little input from damaged original leader Syd Barrett.
50 Years Ago: The Beatles Write ‘She Loves You’
It went on to become the Beatles' biggest-selling U.K. single and arguably their defining song, but in the summer of 1963, 'She Loves You' was just the latest bid for worldwide success from a band whose music had yet to take over the world.