Welcome to A–Z of Rock: H Part 1, where we dive deep into the legendary sounds that shaped rock music history. Using the alphabet as a fun way to do it!
This week’s spotlight features Heart and their defiant anthem “Barracuda,” The Eagles with everyone’s favourite classic “Hotel California,” and powerhouse vocalist Howard Jones from Killswitch Engage.
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Band
Heart
Formed by the legendary Wilson sisters (Ann & Nancy) Heart had hit after hit, after hit! I could have picked Alone, Crazy On You for this. But I settled for Barracuda, the salt-water fish for which shares the same name highlights the grit and ferocity of the band! That chug like opening, combined with the driving drums and higher guitar parts makes for one of my favourite openings in a classic rock song!
Song
Hotel California
Whether you love this song for the vocals, the guitar or the amazing production. Chances are you love this song! It is not my favourite Eagles song, which honour goes to Take It Easy. But man is this a cracker! That solo gets me every time… This is why I love rock music.
Rocker
Howard Jones
Howard Jones you absolute legend! The former vocalist of Killswitch Engage (Now with Light The Torch) has this beautiful operatic voice. When combined with the aggression of the rest of the band it was a match made in heaven. Seriously check out the vocal depth this man has. The song itself is the best the band has to offer in my eyes, although that might not be the most popular opinion. Other tracks worth checking out include My Curse and the bands cover of Holy Diver the Dio song.
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