In a recent interview, John Rzeznik revealed that although he desperately wanted to play the iconic slide guitar solo on the Goo Goo Dolls’ beloved hit “Iris,” guitarist Tim Pierce had to save the day ...
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There's no denying Robert Plant, 77, has led a blessed life. The man fronted the greatest band in rock and roll history with groundbreaking vocals, wrote lyrics like a poet, and did it all with the ...
It's hard to think of another band that has had as monumental an impact on the heavier end of the rock spectrum as Led Zeppelin. Whether you think they were the greatest band ever, or simply overrated ...