The Edge’S Own Words: “Delay Is Just Memory Stretched” — On How He Shaped The Band’S Sound

April 1, 2025

In the heart of Dublin, a young guitarist named David Howell Evans, better known as The Edge, often found solace in the quiet corners of his home. He wasn’t just…

📌
0💬 read more

The Tape Labeled “Street Fighting Man — Do Not Erase” That Disappeared For 10 Years

For ten long years, the tape labeled “Street Fighting Man – Do Not Erase” lay hidden, forgotten in a dusty corner of a record collector’s attic. It was said to…

📌
0💬 read more

Why Clapton Never Considered Cream A “Real Band” — Only An Experiment

Eric Clapton sat quietly in the corner of a dimly lit cafe, stirring his coffee, as memories flooded his mind. He gazed out the window, watching the raindrops race down…

📌
0💬 read more

The Time Steppenwolf Headlined With No Encore — And The Crowd Sang “Born To Be Wild” Anyway

It was a warm summer evening in July 1970 when the iconic rock band Steppenwolf took the stage at a crowded amphitheater. The sun had dipped below the horizon, and…

📌
0💬 read more

The Harmonica Left Behind At The Marquee Club — Used Again 30 Years Later

It was a chilly evening in 1991 when the Marquee Club in London buzzed with excitement. Musicians from all over the world played on its iconic stage, and the scent…

📌
0💬 read more

Why Michael Hutchence Believed “Kick” Was His “Diary Dressed As An Album”

Michael Hutchence was a force of nature, a charismatic frontman for the Australian rock band INXS. As he poured his heart and soul into the band’s music, his life became…

📌
0💬 read more

How Elton John Helped Ryan White And Changed America’S View On Aids

In the early 1980s, the world was still learning about a new and terrifying illness called AIDS. Many people were afraid of it, and those who were diagnosed faced not…

📌
0💬 read more

The Verse Cut From “The Cruel War” For Being Too Intense For Radio

In the early 1960s, a singer-songwriter named Phil Ochs emerged on the folk music scene, captivating audiences with his powerful lyrics and heartfelt melodies. His songs often addressed serious issues,…

📌
0💬 read more

The Friend Who Said Marvin “Sang Like He Was Trying To Heal The World”

Marvin had always been the kind of person who could light up a room just by walking into it. His laughter was contagious, and when he started to sing, it…

📌
0💬 read more

The Tour Where Queen Opened With No Intro — Just A Spotlight And A Piano

The night was electric, the air thick with anticipation as fans packed the arena, their hearts racing with the thrill of seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all…

📌
0💬 read more