Bibek Acharya
- Elvis Presley , Rock Music
- June 23, 2025
- 79 views
The King is still cashing in: How much money does Elvis Presley still make?
It’s quite impressive if you’ve been dead for four decades and you’re still able to rake in the cash from beyond the grave. The only type of person who would…
- Freddie Mercury , Rock Music
- June 23, 2025
- 80 views
The lyric that defined Freddie Mercury: “Was it all worth it?”
In 1988, things were tough for Queen. The year before, in 1997, the band had learnt about Freddie Mercury’s HIV diagnosis, a thing that, back then, still felt like a…
- Led Zeppelin , Robert Plant , Rock Music
- June 23, 2025
- 73 views
The jam that made Robert Plant ditch Led Zeppelin: “I’m going home”
Any band getting back together must have a good reason to get back on that stage. It’s easy to figure out why some people either don’t want to speak to…
- Led Zeppelin , Rock Music
- May 14, 2025
- 55 views
The only musicians Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham listened to non-stop
The late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham preferred to let his artistry do the talking rather than his mouth. During interviews, he was often a man of few words, with…
- Jimmy page , Led Zeppelin , Rock Music
- May 14, 2025
- 56 views
The two Led Zeppelin songs Jimmy Page apparently “pinched” from a Scottish folk artist
The line between theft and flattery is incredibly thin. While some artists regard mimicry as a natural part of musical evolution, others aren’t so philosophical. The question of inspiration also…
- David Gilmour , Pink Floyd , Rock Music
- May 14, 2025
- 120 views
The big regret David Gilmour had about ‘Us and Them’
At the time of writing, Pink Floyd have a major new documentary screening in cinemas. This is fitting because the London prog band are as cinematic a rock band as…
- David Gilmour , Pink Floyd , Rock Music
- May 14, 2025
- 128 views
“I couldn’t”: David Gilmour’s biggest weakness as a guitarist
On any list of the most influential guitar players of all time, David Gilmour is surely there. During his time in Pink Floyd, he rewrote the rule book in many…
- Rock Music , The beatles
- May 14, 2025
- 76 views
“Nothing has been as good”: The one part of The Beatles’ career George Martin always regretted
There are hardly any mistakes to be found amongst The Beatles’ catalogue in most fans’ eyes. Although no band could be considered perfect from back to front, some of the…
- Paul McCartney , Rock Music , The beatles
- May 14, 2025
- 69 views
What is the best Paul McCartney solo in The Beatles?
Part of the appeal of any great rock and roll band is knowing when to play and when not to. Although it might be fun to hog the spotlight and…
- Elvis Presley , Rock Music
- May 14, 2025
- 95 views
The female vocalist Elvis Presley requested for ‘Suspicious Minds’
He may have been known as ‘The King’ of rock n’ roll to a certain generation, but there are still sides to Elvis Presley that don’t get nearly enough credit,…
The Island Records story: how a shipwreck led to Bob Marley and the reggae explosion
- August 14, 2025
- 28 views
Amy Winehouse’s greatest cover reveals more than any song could
- August 12, 2025
- 75 views
‘Got to Get You into My Life’: The Beatles’ impassioned homage to Motown
- August 12, 2025
- 77 views
The song David Gilmour called too wordy to sing
- August 12, 2025
- 46 views