Jamie Collins

Jamie Collins

Jamie serves as our Cultural Historian, focusing on the social impact, career milestones, and cultural significance of the 80s and 90s rock scene. He specializes in providing deep context to artist narratives and fan reactions.
1133 Articles

Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Exits Band Due to Worsening Tinnitus

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping down from the band after his tinnitus…

The Beatles Are Back for One Night as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will reunite for a rare performance at Joe Walsh's…

Kings of Leon Talked About Calling It Quits as Stages Got Smaller and Crew Members Left

Kings of Leon seriously considered breaking up before making their album Can We Please…

Phil Collins Reveals the Genesis Song That Changed the Band’s Audience

Phil Collins identified "Follow You Follow Me" as the turning point that expanded Genesis's…

Jimmy Page Says Goodbye to Touring but Hints at More Live Music

Jimmy Page has retired from touring, telling The Sun that the daily grind of…

Original W.A.S.P. Drummer Tony Richards Dies at 69

Original W.A.S.P. drummer Tony Richards has died at age 69, as announced by frontman…

Bill Ward Announces New Solo Album Featuring 20 Legends

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward revealed his upcoming solo album will feature 15 to…

Fear Factory Announce ‘Roboticist’ Album With New Single ‘Detonizer’

Fear Factory announced their 11th studio album Roboticist, arriving April 9, 2027 via Nuclear…

Godsmack’s Sully Erna Dares Rock Bands To Unplug Their Backing Tracks

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna challenged rock bands to perform without prerecorded backing tracks, claiming…

Staind Spark New Album and European Tour Rumors With Cryptic Teaser

Staind posted a cryptic teaser video on social media prompting fans to sign up…

The Damned Abruptly Postpone Upcoming Show Due to Ill Health

The Damned postponed their San Francisco performance scheduled for November 11th due to ill…

Blackie Lawless Blames Low Streaming Pay for Making Records Harder to Justify

Blackie Lawless said streaming economics make it difficult for W.A.S.P. to justify recording new…

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