Music

To understand why this photograph resonated (and still resonates), it helps to understand what life was like in Chicago in 1952. Segregation and racial tension were very real. Though not always formalized everywhere, there were strong de facto separations in housing, schooling, recreation, and social life. Mixed-race friendships were less common; public opinion and social … Read more

Paul McCartney’s story about his feud with Michael Jackson reads more like a life lesson than gossip. What started as a legendary friendship — two music icons laughing in studios and creating hits together — fell apart not over music, but over ownership. In 1985, Jackson’s surprise purchase of the Beatles catalog turned partners into … Read more

Bon Jovi took the Live 8 stage in Philadelphia and, for a few unforgettable minutes, the world seemed to pause. Performing Livin’ On A Prayer, Jon Bon Jovi’s voice soared over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to a crowd of hundreds of thousands, while over two billion viewers watched from home. What began as a rock … Read more

When Paul McCartney stepped back into Liverpool, the city felt as though its prodigal son had returned to rewrite history. Under the open sky, his voice floated over the streets where The Beatles first found their magic, turning nostalgia into something alive and tangible. For fans who had waited decades, it wasn’t just a concert—it … Read more

The arena lights blazed, the speakers thundered, and thousands of voices rose together in a tidal wave of energy. Steven Tyler’s final hometown concert was meant to be a spectacle — a career-spanning celebration of the music that shook stadiums around the world. But what made the night truly unforgettable wasn’t the fireworks or the … Read more

Rod Stewart took the Hard Rock stage by storm with Baby Jane, and for a few unforgettable minutes, it felt like time folded in on itself. That signature rasp — gritty, raw, and unmistakably Rod — hit the crowd like lightning, carrying both the spirit of his youth and the weight of a lifetime on … Read more

When Ozzy Osbourne passed, the world expected tributes from rock and metal giants. But the most touching moment came from an unlikely source: Robbie Williams. At his Berlin concert on July 23rd, just a day after Ozzy’s death was announced, Robbie closed his show with a powerful rendition of his 1997 hit “Angels”—and dedicated it … Read more

Music has always had a place in military life—from the drummer boys of the 1800s to the full ensembles we see today. The U.S. Army Band carries on this tradition with one mission: to connect the Army to the American people. Over the years, the band has grown to include everything from a ceremonial unit … Read more

It started like any other Aerosmith show — loud, electric, and bursting with energy. The lights blazed, the riffs shook the floor, and Steven Tyler — scarves flying, voice roaring — had the arena wrapped around his finger. Hit after hit rolled out, and the crowd sang every word as one. But just before the … Read more

When The Struts teamed up with Sir Brian May, it wasn’t just a concert — it felt like stepping into a time machine powered by pure rock ’n’ roll. May’s iconic guitar riffs, instantly familiar and rich with history, crashed into The Struts’ flamboyant swagger, creating a show that blurred the line between nostalgia and … Read more