Behind The Song: Scorpions "Wind Of Change"

In 1994, Stone Temple Pilots hit #1 with Purple, but behind the scenes, the band was fracturing. In this episode of Behind The Song, Janda breaks down the STP classic "Vasoline." It’s the story of a band at their creative peak, even as their frontman Scott Weiland began a very lo ...  Show more

Why did Aerosmith’s "You See Me Crying" never top the charts? How did a musical genius like Lowell George of Little Feat miss out on a solo smash? Janda is joined by WDRV Brand & Content Director Keith Hastings (her boss!) for a deep dive into the "should've beens" of rock and ro ...  Show more

MOSCOW, USSR, 1989: Klaus Meine, the lead singer of the Scorpions, has said for 30 years that the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 inspired him to write “Wind of Change.” Bon Jovi, booze, Ozzy Osbourne, cocaine, fireworks, fist fights, the KGB -- Patrick takes you step by step ...  Show more

On May 20th, 1983, the legendary rock band, The Police, released their fifth and final studio album, "Synchronicity." The album was an instant success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom."Synchronicity" showcas ...  Show more

On October 31st in music history, one significant event took place in 1975 when British rock band Queen released their groundbreaking single, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Written by frontman Freddie Mercury, this epic, six-minute track became a global sensation and revolutionized the mus ...  Show more

On May 28th in music history, one significant event took place in 1977 when the iconic British punk rock band Sex Pistols released their highly controversial single "God Save the Queen." The song, which was a scathing critique of the British monarchy and the state of the nation, ...  Show more