David Bowie was on the cusp of superstardom in the spring of 1972 when he decided to donate a Top 40 song. He’d already released two U.K. Top 10 singles in the spring of 1972, including the chart-topping “Space Oddity.” Bowie’s 1971 album Hunky Dory ha…
When Pink Floyd Launched Turbulent North American ‘Animals’ Tour
Pink Floyd‘s In the Flesh Tour should be remembered for musical reasons: After all, it’s the only time they performed a full version of 1977’s Animals, their hard-hitting and political rock opus. Instead, it’s famous for everything else: the inflatable…
30 Rock Stars and the Sports They Love
It’s no surprise that rock stars bring the same level of drive and ambition needed to craft impactful songs, albums, and tours into other fields, like sports. Musicians who are looking to stay competitive when they’re not making music often head to gol…