The Tragedy And Triumph Of Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman”.
Roy Orbison’s single “Oh, Pretty Woman” was released in August 1964.It spent three weeks at the top of the US’s Billboard Hot 100.It was the … Read more
Roy Orbison’s single “Oh, Pretty Woman” was released in August 1964.It spent three weeks at the top of the US’s Billboard Hot 100.It was the … Read more
The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, which was primarily composed and performed by the Bee Gees, was so successful that it has dominated perceptions of the … Read more
Pulling off a cover version of an Ozzy Osbourne classic ain’t easy. But when the Prince Of Darkness himself gives you a standing ovation? Yeah, … Read more
American Pie was released as a single in 1972. It was the title track of a 1971 LP by Don McLean. At 8.42, American Pie … Read more
By the summer of 1985, Queen was a successful band that had started to draw negative publicity. There was talk that the band was past … Read more
Phil Lynott was an Irish singer-songwriter best known for founding the rock group Thin Lizzy. The 70s and 80s were arguably the biggest decades for … Read more
Badfinger significantly influenced the power pop genre in the 70s, but they are more likely to be remembered for the bad luck that befell them … Read more
Pavarotti was an Italian operatic tenor who over the course of his extensive career performed with the world’s most renowned and acclaimed artists. His enormous … Read more
When we think “Greatest guitarists of all time”, Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, has to be up there. This exceptionally talented artist … Read more
Soul fan or not, surely everyone has heard of soul legend Percy Sledge and can sing his biggest hit, When A Man Loves A Woman, … Read more
If you’re putting together a list of feel-good bands, Earth Wind and Fire are sure to make the grade. With a mix of soul, funk, … Read more
It was 1981 when David Bowie and Queen co-wrote Under Pressure, one of the most iconic songs in rock music history. They met at Mountain … Read more
Witness the most emotional performance of Stairway To Heaven you're ever likely to see. The twist? It isn't performed by Led Zeppelin but rather by … Read more
Buckingham Palace has been home to many a great performance. But one that shall be remembered for years to come is that of legendary artists, … Read more