Category: rock legends

The Clash’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton The Clash have been called "the only band that matters", which is bullshit, but they were definitely one of the bands that mattered. 20. "White Riot" (The Clash, 1977) 19. "Straight to Hell" (Combat Rock, 1982) 18. "London's Burning" (The Clash, 1977) 17. "Last Gang in Town" (Give 'Em Enough Rope, 1978) … Continue reading The Clash’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

If you were a teenager when Queen released its debut album, prepare to be blown away again (at a price)

By Steve Newton On their 1978 debut album, Outlandos d'Amour, the Police had a song called "Born in the '50s" that I could totally relate to. I was born in the Year of Our Lord, 1957, and I thank my lucky stars for that, 'cause it meant that I would spend my teenage years in … Continue reading If you were a teenager when Queen released its debut album, prepare to be blown away again (at a price)

The Who’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton It was pretty tough picking the #1 Who song, but John Entwistle's unbeatable bass licks were the deciding factor. 20. "Don't Let Go the Coat" (Face Dances, 1981) 19 "Squeeze Box" (The Who By Numbers, 1975) 18, "I Can See For Miles" (The Who Sell Out, 1967) 17, "Baby O'Riley" (Who's Next, … Continue reading The Who’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 6, 2001 By Steve Newton When Billy Idol calls from Anaheim, California, just an hour before playing the House of Blues in the city of Mickey Mouse, I can't stop myself from asking the obvious. I've just got to know if he's been to the park that Walt built yet. "I've … Continue reading No longer completely plastered, Billy Idol is a man with a plan at 45

The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton I'm sure some hardcore Eagles fans will be outraged that "Hotel California" isn't #1, but they should just lighten up while they still can, and take it easy. 20, "Witchy Woman" (Eagles, 1972) 19. "New Kid in Town" (Hotel California, 1976) 18. "Desperado" (Desperado, 1973) 17. "Out of Control" (Eagles, 1972) 16. … Continue reading The Eagles’ 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

Blackfoot’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton Skynyrd had "Free Bird". The Outlaws had "Green Grass and High Tides". Molly Hatchet had "Fall of the Peacemakers". And Blackfoot had "Highway Song". "Flyin' High" (Flyin' High, 1976) "Road Fever" (Strikes, 1979) "Stranger On the Road" (Flyin' High, 1976) "Heartbeat and Heels" (Vertical Smiles, 1984) "Wishing Well" (Strikes, 1979) "Fire of … Continue reading Blackfoot’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

Remembering Foghat, the kings of ’70s boogie (along with Status Quo)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 10, 2010 By Steve Newton Man, if I wasn't already on the outs with the Pitchfork-reading hipster crowd, this blog'll surely get me off their Christmas lists. But hey, it's been 35 years since British blues-rockers Foghat released their platinum-selling album Fool For the City and scored a hit with one of the last … Continue reading Remembering Foghat, the kings of ’70s boogie (along with Status Quo)