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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 Rock Journeymen

By River of Rock • November 20, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music

Today’s list features a look at the top pop and rock musicians who have had played with numerous successful artists and groups over their career. #9. Michael McDonald During the 1970s and 1980s, … 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…

#4 “Boys of Summer”

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

While driving on a California freeway, former Eagles’ drummer Don Henley spotted a Grateful Dead bumper sticker on a Cadillac Seville and was inspired to include this dichotomic image in a new song. … 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…

Top 9 List of Original Christmas Rock Songs

By River of Rock • December 20, 2015 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Music Events, Rock History

River of Rock gets in the Christmas spirit by curating a list of select, original songs with rock and Christmas elements. In full disclosure, we did borrow some from The Twelve Songs of … Read more…

Top 9 Songs That Focus on a Geographic Location

By River of Rock • November 2, 2015 Classic Rock, Music Events, Pop Music

Today River of Rock examines nine select songs with titles and/or lyrical themes that focus on a specific geographic location. Please note – in the near future, we plan on composing a separate … Read more…

Top 9 Songs That Will Knock You Dead

By River of Rock • October 23, 2015 Classic Rock, Pop Music

As we approach Halloween 2015, River of Rock examines a list of songs with lyrical themes and musical moods that focus on death, dying, killing, and/or murder. 9. “Midnight Rambler” by The Rolling … Read more…

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