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Music People We’ll Miss, 2016

By River of Rock • December 29, 2016 Classic Rock, Rock History

2016 has been a sadly brutal year as far as high profile rock and roll deaths go. As we exit this year, we have provided this tribute to some of those we lost … Read more…

Top 9 Songs of Autumn

By River of Rock • October 21, 2016 Classic Rock, Entertainment & Pop Culture, Rock History

In conjunction with our previous lists which have looked at the Top 9 Rock Songs of Springtime and the Top 9 Rock Songs of Summer, we have moved into the Fall Season with … Read more…

Top 9 Rock Rhythm Sections

By River of Rock • September 12, 2016 Classic Rock, Musicians, Rock History

Today being the birthday of the great drummer Neil Peart, we thought it appropriate to put out our Top 9 List of our opinion of the greatest combos of rock bassists and drummers. … Read more…

Top 9 Rock Piano Players

By River of Rock • August 13, 2016 Classic Rock, Musicians, Rock History

Back in March, we put together a Top 9 List of Rock Keyboardists, excluding those of whom are primarily piano players knowing we would be putting together a dedicated list for these outstanding … Read more…

#1 “Summertime Blues”

By River of Rock • July 3, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Rock History

“Summertime Blues” is our #1 song of summertime because of its versatility and the way it grew up right alongside the rock genre itself as it was frequently re-interpreted through the years. Originally … Read more…

Top 9 Battle Themed Songs

By River of Rock • April 24, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music, Rock History

To celebrate the launching of Season 6 of Game of Thrones, we’ve put together a list of classic rock tunes which each have a decidedly battle oriented theme. #9. “The Battle of Evermore” … Read more…

People Who Rock: George Martin

By River of Rock • March 31, 2016 Classic Rock, Music Creation, Pop Music, Rock History, Tributes

There is and always will be much debate when it comes to choosing the best among musicians and groups. When it comes to producers however, there is little debate that the late George … Read more…

Top 9 Rock Keyboardists

By River of Rock • March 24, 2016 Classic Rock, Musicians, Rock History

With the recent passing of rock legend Keith Emerson, we’ve decided to put together a list of our top rock musicians who fully used a wide range of keyboards, from piano to organs, … Read more…

Top 9 Forgotten Pop/Rock Gems from the 1970s

By River of Rock • January 27, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music, Rock History

About a year ago, we did a Top 9 List of Forgotten Gems of the 1980s, which was very popular among music fans. Today we step back to the 1970s for a similar … Read more…

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