In the final episode on our Rush series, we discuss their heavy use of synths in the 80s, the back to basics of the 90s, and the many highs and lows that accompanied the boys during the last half of their career. Upon learning the tragic end of this epic rock band, we get a […]
In this second installment, we cover Rush when they get real popular. Over several albums they put out bangers that the world could not deny and they saw themselves skyrocket to fame. While Neil braced himself for that impact, Alex and Geddy were thrown off by the throngs of loving fans. And despite the nay-sayers […]
Rush is one of the most polarizing bands out there- you either love ’em or hate ’em. We at Rock Candy are firmly placed in the former camp and are ready to defend that opinion by sharing their epic tale here. In this first part, we go through the childhoods of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, […]
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The newest artist we have covered to date, Lizzo has already begun to change the face of music as we know it. Not only are her songs catchy beyond belief, but they are full of messages of self love and body acceptance. Many think she was an overnight success, but nothing could be farther from […]
Dio was one of the greatest vocalists, not just in metal, but of all time. To look upon him you wouldn’t think he held the power he did, but the minute he opened his mouth, everyone was proven wrong. He was a true work horse, starting and joining many a band throughout his lifetime. Never […]
It’s time to tell the tale of the originator of rock n’ roll. Without this woman, music as we know it today would not exist. And even though she holds these high accolades, Sister Rosetta Tharpe still rarely gets her due. This woman was a work horse, dedicated to the music she was crafting. She […]
It’s time again for our Halloween Playlist! At this point do we even need to explain it to you? Hope this gives you some ideas to spice up your party with! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin’ to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic! https://media.blubrry.com/rockcandypodcast/p/content.blubrry.com/rockcandypodcast/Episode_179-Halloween_Playlist_4.mp3Podcast: Play […]
This episode is not for the Misfits fans out there. We take a long time to look at the story of this cult classic horror/punk band and we didn’t come up with a lot of proud moments for these dudes. For what it’s worth, this band was only active for about 6 years and didn’t […]
In the 90’s, rock music took a turn from hair metal to grunge, but there were some who took a different path. The Smashing Pumpkins were a band of 4 misfits who wanted to take the psychedelic and progressive music they grew up on and give it a modern sound. When everyone said there was […]
