Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker: The Soulful Voice of Rock and Raw Emotion Joe Cocker. Early Life and Beginnings John Robert "Joe" Cocker was born on May 20, 1944, in Sheffield, England. Influenced…
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May 2, 2025
Classic Rock lies at the heart of Murat’s Jukebox, celebrating the timeless sound that defined an era. Rooted in the late 1960s and 1970s, this golden age produced legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Pink Floyd, and The Who. Their anthemic songs, iconic albums, and larger-than-life performances shaped modern music and continue to inspire artists today.
On MuratsJukebox.com, we revisit the masterpieces that made rock history — from soaring guitar solos to unforgettable lyrics. Whether you’re rediscovering the classics or exploring them for the first time, our mission is to keep the spirit of rock alive through stories, reviews, and deep musical insight.
Grand Funk Railroad
Grand Funk Railroad: Raw Power, Blue-Collar Rock, and Arena Anthems Grand Funk Railroad. Formation and Early Years Grand Funk Railroad (often shortened to Grand Funk) was formed in 1969 in…
May 2, 2025
Billy Joel
Billy Joel Billy Joel: The Piano Man of American Storytelling Billy Joel. Early Life and Musical Beginnings William Martin Joel (Billy Joel) was born on May 9, 1949, in The…
May 2, 2025
Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Bachman–Turner Overdrive: Canada’s Kings of Riff-Driven Rock Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Formation and Origins Bachman–Turner Overdrive (BTO) was formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1973 by guitarist Randy Bachman after his departure…
May 2, 2025
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: American Rock’s Honest Voice Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Formation and Early Days (1976–1979) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in Gainesville, Florida, and officially…
May 2, 2025
The Kinks
The Kinks: British Storytellers and Rock’s Reluctant Revolutionaries The Kinks. Formation and Early Days The Kinks were formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers: Ray Davies –…
May 2, 2025
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers: From Boogie Rock to Sophisticated Soul The Doobie Brothers. Formation and Early Days The Doobie Brothers formed in San Jose, California, in 1970, initially centered around: Tom…
May 2, 2025
The Beatles
The Beatles: The Band That Changed Everything The Beatles. Formation and Early Years (1957–1962) The Beatles began in Liverpool, England, when John Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen…
May 2, 2025
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys: From Surf Anthems to Sonic Mastery The Beach Boys. Formation and Early Years The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961, built around a core of…
May 2, 2025
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel: Poetic Voices of a Generation Simon & Garfunkel. Origins and Formation Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel met as schoolboys in Queens, New York, in the 1950s. They…
May 2, 2025