On 26th November 1944, Florence Foster Jenkins passed away. To celebrate her, we will tell you the real story of a fake soprano.
Category: music
A Staiway to Heaven…for half a century!
Led Zeppelin’s song Stairway to Heaven turns 50 today. One of the songs that became legend, let’s find out together how.
Léon Theremin, the man with good vibrations
What is the connection between Léon Theremin, inventor of the instrument that bears his name, and Beach Boys’ Good Vibrations? Find this out and much more in today’s issue.
Eddie Van Halen, one year without a legend
Today, one year after his death, we talk about the legend Eddie Van Halen. A musician who got paid with a case of beer for a guitar solo for the equally legendary Michael Jackson. Discover everything here!
The Phantom of the Opera…sing for us
One of the most famous and long-living musicals, The Phantom of the Opera, was not actually born for theatre but as a novel, exactly on the 23rd September 1909, that is why we celebrate and talk about it today.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, from Texas with Love
A short but intense life that of the guitarist and songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan, who passed away today, 31 years ago. We will tell you all about it.
Les Paul, the guitar whisperer
On the anniversary of his death, we celebrate Les Paul, American guitarist, songwriter, luthier and inventor who gave birth to one of the most iconic instruments ever.
Jack White, the “raconteur” of rock music
Let’s discover the life and multifaceted career of John Gillis, better known as Jack White, on the occasion of his 46th birthday.
Why is it called Glam Rock?
Let’s find out all about glam rock together, from its origins to the evolution and to the most representative film of this movement, Velvet Goldmine.
My name is Dio…Ronnie James Dio
To commemorate the death of Ronnie James Dio, 16th May 2010, we will retrace his life and his long and prolific career.