Rock Legend: Stories, Tributes and News

Not every great musician becomes a rock legend. Legends leave a mark on music, culture and people’s lives. On this tag page you’ll find news, tributes, interviews and features that track those careers and the moments that made them icons.

Who we call a rock legend

A rock legend can be an artist with classic albums, a stage presence that people still talk about, or someone who changed a scene. Think of Freddie Mercury — born in Zanzibar — whose voice and showmanship still influence performers worldwide. Or Johnny Clegg, who blended Zulu rhythms with rock and became a South African cultural icon. Those are the kinds of stories we collect here.

We cover more than big names. Expect pieces on breakthrough acts, influential albums, memorable concerts, and the smaller scenes that feed the big stages. If a musician moved the needle — socially, politically or musically — that fits this tag.

What you’ll find under this tag

Short news updates: tour dates, festival line-ups, and major announcements.

Tributes and obituaries: thoughtful pieces that focus on legacy and impact, not just biography.

Album and show reviews: clear takes on whether new work lives up to a legend’s name.

Features and interviews: behind-the-scenes stories from artists, producers, and people who worked with them.

Local scenes: how African cities and towns shape rock sounds, and how those sounds reach global audiences.

We write to be useful. If a festival lineup matters, we'll tell you who to watch and why. If a reissue of an old record drops, we’ll point out the tracks that still hit. If a legend passes, we’ll explain what made their work matter.

Want practical tips? Use the tag to follow updates on artists you care about. Click the tag on any story to see related coverage and archived pieces. If you want alerts, subscribe to our newsletter or follow our social accounts for quick hits about new posts and live event reports.

If you’re working on a piece, need a quote, or have a tip about an upcoming show or local hero, contact our newsroom. Many great features start with a reader message — especially when it points us to local bands and lost recordings.

Finally, listen as you read. We often include suggested tracks and playlists in our features. Hearing a song while you read a profile makes the story stick. Drop a comment or share your favorite legend with the tag — we pay attention and sometimes turn reader picks into full articles.

Keep checking this tag for fresh stories. Rock legends don’t only live in the past — new artists earn that title every year, and we cover them when they do.