Why Steven Wilson’s First Solo Tour Was a Massive Financial Gamble
In 2011, Steven Wilson took a major financial risk launching his first solo tour for Grace for Drowning, conscious that brand recognition can make or break an artist.
How The Hives Turned a Rejected ‘Swedish ZZ Top’ Track Into a Global Smash
When producer Pelle Gunnerfeldt first heard ‘Hate to Say I Told You So,’ he dismissed it as ‘boring trite rock – like a Swedish ZZ Top.’ Here is how the track became a garage-rock classic.
How a Chart Hit Derailed Steve Howe’s Pre-Yes Band Tomorrow
Steve Howe’s 1960s psych-pop band Tomorrow found themselves unexpectedly derailed when frontman Keith West scored a massive solo hit with Excerpt From A Teenage Opera.
When It All Went to Hell: Inside Aerosmith’s Brutal Early ’80s Collapse
Take a look back at the dark days of early 1980 for Aerosmith, when chemical dependency, crushing debt, and band infighting nearly destroyed the legendary rock group.
How Bob Dylan Embraced Pro Tools for His Landmark ‘Modern Times’ Album
Engineer Chris Shaw reveals how Bob Dylan first adopted Pro Tools during sessions for soundtrack songs, leading to its full use on 2006’s Modern Times.
How a Phone Call From David Bowie Pulled Helmet’s Page Hamilton Out of the Abyss
In 1999, David Bowie offered Helmet frontman Page Hamilton a spot on his Hours world tour—a lifeline during one of the darkest periods of his life.
How Leftover Vault Recordings Became the Rolling Stones’ ‘Tattoo You’
Dissecting how the Rolling Stones raided their archives to cobble together Tattoo You, their last great No. 1 album, just in time for the 1981 tour.
How Bob Dylan’s Influence Shaped The Beatles’ ‘Norwegian Wood’
Discover how Bob Dylan’s approach to poetry and lyrics fundamentally shifted John Lennon’s songwriting, paving the way for the Beatles’ classic ‘Norwegian Wood’.
