Otis Redding was a legendary singer-songwriter who helped to define the soul music genre in the 1960s. With hits like “Respect,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” he became one of the most iconic musicians of his time. But it was his final song, “Sitting on the Dock of the…

The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 release “Pet Sounds” took the music world by surprise. Already having established themselves as a cornerstone of pop music, the band’s previous releases had cemented the group’s lighthearted surf-rock image . Innovating in aspects ranging from production to instrumentation, with Pet Sounds, the band departed from their familiar sound towards…

“Unplugged” was a significant departure from the type of music that Eric Clapton had become known for earlier in his career. In the 1960s and 70s, Clapton was known for his electrifying guitar work in bands such as Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. Clapton was a pioneer of the blues-rock genre and…

On March 10, 1964, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first recorded ‘The Sounds Of Silence’ as an acoustic duo. However surprisingly, the song didn’t become a hit until late 1965 when record company producers added electric guitar, bass, and drums to the mix, without Paul and Art’s knowledge. In the 1960’s stories of folk heroes…

Tina Turner is a renowned female rock vocalist known for her exceptional talent. The Ike & Tina Revue dominated the music scene in the mid-1960s, and Tina’s exceptional vocals contributed to the success of their hit single “River Deep, Mountain High” in 1966. Tina left Ike in 1976 due to physical abuse and his controlling…

AC/DC’s “Back in Black” is a true rock masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Released in 1980, the album marked the debut of Brian Johnson as the band’s lead singer, following the tragic death of Bon Scott. Despite the immense pressure and grief they were facing, AC/DC delivered an album that not only…