Rock 101

Ongoing History: Alice in Chains almost died before they were formed

A police raid almost put an end to Alice in Chains before they had a chance to get started.

Throwback Thursday: Rob Zombie and Dragula (1998)

Quick: Name the sitcom car that inspired this Rob Zombie track.
Ongoing History Daily: Joy Division's "suicide note"

There’s more than meets the ear to Joy Division’s final single, Love Will Tear Us Apart
Oasis announces new dates for North American tour, including 2nd Toronto show

On Monday, Oasis announced that they would be playing in Toronto on Aug. 24, 2025. They are now scheduled to perform again a day later.
Ongoing History Daily: The inspiration for David Bowie’s Heroes...

A new story has surfaced about what inspired David Bowie to write one of his most famous songs.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Starting in ’60s, Kristofferson wrote such country, rock ‘n’ roll standards as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,’ ‘For the Good Times’ and ‘Me and Bobby McGee.’
Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, episode 025: The Boy Band Ponzi Scheme

Behind the success of Backstreet Boys and NSYNC was America’s longest-running Ponzi scheme. You’re not going to believe what happened.
London Calling: Mogwai and God Gets You Back

If you bought Rush records for the instrumentals and haven’t discovered Mogwai yet, maybe it’s time.
Undiscovered Gem of the Week: Goth Soul and Let Me Go

I gotta start paying more attention to the LA Goth scene.
Ongoing History Daily: Day jobs rock stars had before they became famous

For most rock stars, there were humdrum day jobs before the fame.
Oasis confirms Canadian show as part of 2025 reunion tour

After much speculation the Britpop behemoth would be coming to the city, Oasis confirmed Monday it would play the upcoming Rogers Stadium on Aug. 24, 2025.