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June 30, 2025
Robert Plant, best known as the legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin, made a rare and humorous appearance in the British comedy Doreen: The Movie (2016), a film based on the popular Midlands character Doreen Tipton. In this offbeat mockumentary-style comedy, Plant plays himself in a cameo role, showing his lighter side and poking fun at his rockstar persona. His brief but memorable appearance adds a quirky charm to the film, aligning with its satirical tone and Midlands pride. Though not widely known for acting, Plant’s inclusion in the film reflects his strong ties to the region and willingness to embrace its eccentric humor…..The Neil Young song Roger Waters wishes he wroteThe guitarist Keith Richards always wanted to be: “The epitome of a hero”The John Lennon track Paul McCartney wanted to make a Beatles “reunion song”Why John Paul Jones Called The Quiet Architect of Rock Music History ?
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Month: June 2025

Five forgotten songs that outsold The Beatles in the 1960s

As much as some people would very much like you to believe otherwise, the 1960s weren’t just the decade of The Beatles. It also wasn’t simply “the decade of famous music” either. People weren’t just bopping along to The Beach Boys and The Fabs in the early part of the decade, The Stones and The […]

What was the last song Freddie Mercury ever wrote?

There seemed to be something strangely prophetic about the title of Queen‘s final album. No matter what you believe in, Made in Heaven has certain connotations to it, not just with how it marked Freddie Mercury’s final moments but how it also signalled something different for Queen, something newly sentimental, like holding on to something […]

The album Ringo Starr called his musical biography: “What my life is about”

The number-one rule of any good songwriter is always about writing what you know. Most listeners can see through someone who’s dishonest within the first few seconds of any song, so anyone even thinking about lying through their teeth in songs is normally in for an uphill battle when people don’t believe a word they […]

5 Minutes Ago: A Homeless Man Approached Paul McCartney on the Street and Asked, “Can I Have a Dollar?” — Paul’s Response Will Leave You in Awe…

5 Minutes Ago: A Homeless Man Approached Paul McCartney on the Street and Asked, “Can I Have a Dollar?” — Paul’s Response Will Leave You in Awe It was a quiet, unassuming moment on an otherwise ordinary afternoon—until a simple encounter revealed the extraordinary heart of one of music’s greatest legends. Just minutes ago, Paul […]

Jason Bonham shares a close and loving relationship with his mother, Pat Bonham, who raised him with strength and devotion after the sudden loss of his father, John Bonham, in 1980. As a child, Jason looked up to both his parents, and after his father’s death, Pat became a central figure in his life, offering unwavering support as he pursued his own path in music. Despite the heavy legacy of his father’s name, Pat encouraged Jason to honor it while forging his own identity as a drummer. Their bond is built on mutual respect, resilience, and shared memories of family life before and after Led Zeppelin’s fame. Through life’s challenges and triumphs, Pat has remained a steady and loving presence in Jason’s journey, both as a musician and as a man….

A Mother’s Strength: The Enduring Bond Between Jason Bonham and Pat Bonham Jason Bonham’s life has always been shadowed by the towering legacy of his father, John Bonham—the thunderous force behind Led Zeppelin’s iconic sound. But behind the scenes, it was his mother, Pat Bonham, who became his anchor when that legacy was abruptly marked […]

“This swagger”: The Led Zeppelin song inspired by Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’

Finding a commonality within two artists’ work can give one a sense of unmatched comfort. Knowing that two artists, and therefore two audiences, can join in rejoicing a particular sonic structure makes listeners feel somewhat less alone. There aren’t many parallels, however, one might draw between Stevie Wonder and Led Zeppelin. While both sets of […]