Icons of Rock

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Icons of Rock: MF Doom

By on May 23rd, 2010

MF Doom knows exactly who he is: an ultra-intelligent super villain to modern day rap.

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Icons of Rock: Maynard James Keenan

By on March 28th, 2010

He might scoff at the title, but you can’t dismiss fact.

Icons of Rock: Mike Patton

By on February 21st, 2010

Meet the iconic frontman and see what’s in store for you come April in Indio, CA…

Icons of Rock: Phil Selway

By on December 7th, 2009

It’s about time someone gave him a pat on the back.

Icons of Rock: Brian Epstein

By on October 4th, 2009

Now that Beatlemania has subsided some, it’s time to read between the lines…

Icons Of Rock: Doug Martsch

By on September 5th, 2009

Doug Martsch is a staple for modern indie rock, and the poster child for the reluctant rock hero. When asked about his found fame and notoriety, he doesn’t have much of an answer, mostly confusion as to why it happened in the first place, but at the same time, it doesn’t seem to bother him, [...]

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Icons of Rock: Tommy Bolin

By on June 23rd, 2009

Our own Lloyd Poast takes a closer look at the unique talent that was the late Tommy Bolin, a musical harlequin whose style was as diverse as the bands he played for.

Icons of Rock: Bob Stinson

By on April 10th, 2009

Here at CoS, one band that constantly pops up in our favorites is no other than the Minneapolis, Minnesota quartet that was The Replacements. Led by virtuoso singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg, there’s no denying the group’s legacy and the influence it contributed to the alternative rock genre that breeds new bands to this day (my own [...]

Icons of Rock: Roger Waters

By on April 4th, 2009

One evening, in early 1968, an up-and-coming group known as Pink Floyd was on its way to a gig. They had but one person to pick up, and they decided not to. Syd Barrett, lead singer/lead guitarist/lead musician, was left behind. The band played that night as a four-piece: guitarist David Gilmour, drummer Nick Mason, [...]

Icons of Rock: Alex Van Halen

By on October 18th, 2008

Yes, you all know Eddie Van Halen from his blistering virtuoso guitar solos and his creation of the legendary finger tapping. Of course, he’s influenced such guitarists as Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammett, and ‘Dimebag’ Darrell (R.I.P.); however, many often fail to recognize the other Van Halen brother, Alex, for his place in rock and roll [...]

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