Due to his tremendous popularity, Elvis Presley changed lives across the globe. Elvis’ ’68 Comeback Special changed Suzi Quatro’s life in particular. She went on to pay tribute to him numerous times. The ’68 Comeback Special also influenced pop culture in a number of surprising ways.
Suzi Quatro’s look was inspired by Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special’
During a 2022 interview with Tidal, Quatro said she was a fan of Elvis since she saw him sing on The Ed Sullivan Show. That performance made her want to follow Elvis’ career path. She didn’t think being a girl would stop her from doing that.
“Then you fast-forward to the Comeback Special,” she said. “I was on the road since the age of 14. I was in the band for four years by that point because I started in ’64, and then in ’68, we switched on the TV, and he was in leather. So...
Suzi Quatro’s look was inspired by Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special’
During a 2022 interview with Tidal, Quatro said she was a fan of Elvis since she saw him sing on The Ed Sullivan Show. That performance made her want to follow Elvis’ career path. She didn’t think being a girl would stop her from doing that.
“Then you fast-forward to the Comeback Special,” she said. “I was on the road since the age of 14. I was in the band for four years by that point because I started in ’64, and then in ’68, we switched on the TV, and he was in leather. So...
- 12/14/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Greta Van Fleet is so deeply indebted to classic rock that it’s no surprise they draw inspiration from Elvis Presley. Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka revealed how Elvis inspired him as a performer. His looks owe a debt to the “All Shook Up” singer as well.
Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka discussed Elvis Presley, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin
During a 2021 interview with Forbes, Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka was asked if footage of other musicians ever inspired his live performances. “I always have to go back to the way James Brown or Elvis Presley would have held themselves,” he replied. “Even Aretha Franklin. There’s such a presence to them. And Elvis could just sort of stand there and just be very casual and very cool. And James Brown was so acrobatic. And such a showman.
“And Aretha, that’s another thing, she had almost...
Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka discussed Elvis Presley, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin
During a 2021 interview with Forbes, Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka was asked if footage of other musicians ever inspired his live performances. “I always have to go back to the way James Brown or Elvis Presley would have held themselves,” he replied. “Even Aretha Franklin. There’s such a presence to them. And Elvis could just sort of stand there and just be very casual and very cool. And James Brown was so acrobatic. And such a showman.
“And Aretha, that’s another thing, she had almost...
- 9/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whenever someone says that the classic rock sound is dead, another band comes around to try and bring it back. Greta Van Fleet’s Starcatcher album was inspired by the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin. The record was also connected to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley.
Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Starcatcher’ uses some of The Beatles’ 1960s and 1970s techniques
Greta Van Fleet is possibly the modern band that’s most inspired by the rock music of the 1960s and 1970s. They’ve been compared to Led Zeppelin by critics and fans over and over. During a 2023 interview with Forbes, Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka discussed working on the album Starcatcher. He said producer Dave Cobb used many of the same recording techniques The Beatles utilized in the 1960s and 1970s. Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka said Cobb’s...
Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Starcatcher’ uses some of The Beatles’ 1960s and 1970s techniques
Greta Van Fleet is possibly the modern band that’s most inspired by the rock music of the 1960s and 1970s. They’ve been compared to Led Zeppelin by critics and fans over and over. During a 2023 interview with Forbes, Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka discussed working on the album Starcatcher. He said producer Dave Cobb used many of the same recording techniques The Beatles utilized in the 1960s and 1970s. Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka said Cobb’s...
- 9/19/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Josh Kiszka publicly came out in June, he admits he was apprehensive about the reaction he might get to his heartfelt Instagram post about the “loving, same-sex relationship” he’s been in for eight years. “I was really concerned. I felt like, ‘Well, I’m going to have a target on my back,’” the singer of hard-rock revivalists Greta Van Fleet tells Rolling Stone. “You really feel that way, which is unfortunate, but it’s true.”
But the 27-year-old frontman with an operatic voice straight from the Misty Mountains had nothing to worry about.
But the 27-year-old frontman with an operatic voice straight from the Misty Mountains had nothing to worry about.
- 8/15/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have shared their third album, titled Starcatcher. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.
The album was recorded in Nashville by the band and Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb over sessions that guitarist Jake Kiszka described in a statement as “very instinctual.” For Starcatcher, the Michigan quartet aimed to strike at big questions like “What is this consciousness that we have, and where did it come from?” as posited by bassist Sam Kiszka, while also digging deeper into their mythical lore by revisiting concepts from their previous work, including 2021’s The Battle at Garden’s Gate.
“We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” drummer Danny Wagner shared. “We wanted to introduce characters and motifs and these ideas that would come about here and there throughout our careers through this world.”
In advance of the LP’s release, the band...
The album was recorded in Nashville by the band and Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb over sessions that guitarist Jake Kiszka described in a statement as “very instinctual.” For Starcatcher, the Michigan quartet aimed to strike at big questions like “What is this consciousness that we have, and where did it come from?” as posited by bassist Sam Kiszka, while also digging deeper into their mythical lore by revisiting concepts from their previous work, including 2021’s The Battle at Garden’s Gate.
“We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” drummer Danny Wagner shared. “We wanted to introduce characters and motifs and these ideas that would come about here and there throughout our careers through this world.”
In advance of the LP’s release, the band...
- 7/21/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
There’s no way around it, so just let’s say it: On album number three, Greta Van Fleet still want to get the Led out. Despite being praised or damned for its fealty to the hammering of certain gods, the Michigan band is still not remotely backing down from its mission. The vaguely Celtic acoustic intro to “Meeting the Master,” the misty-mountain hopping in “Wasted All Your Life,” the Bonham big-bottom wallop that kicks off “Sacred the Thread,” the howling Plantesque vault in singer Josh Kiszka’s delivery: It...
- 7/20/2023
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have released a new track, “The Falling Sky,” off the band’s upcoming studio album, Starcatcher. The song captures the band’s retro vibe, with groovy guitars and singer Josh Kiszka’s high-octane vocals.
In addition to the official audio, Greta Van Fleet have shared a live performance video for “The Falling Sky,” which was filmed at their Sacramento show on the “Dreams in Gold Tour” in March of this year.
“An unwavering warrior carrying on the endless, eternal, and impossible battle for salvation; these were the elements of symbolism associated with this particular track,” guitarist Jake Kiszka said of the song on Apple Music 1’s The Zane Lowe Show, where the track premiered. “In essence our fate is sealed, alike the stars that fall from the almighty heavens to the earth. This philosophy is carried through in the story of a bluesman, at the crossroads of the universe.
In addition to the official audio, Greta Van Fleet have shared a live performance video for “The Falling Sky,” which was filmed at their Sacramento show on the “Dreams in Gold Tour” in March of this year.
“An unwavering warrior carrying on the endless, eternal, and impossible battle for salvation; these were the elements of symbolism associated with this particular track,” guitarist Jake Kiszka said of the song on Apple Music 1’s The Zane Lowe Show, where the track premiered. “In essence our fate is sealed, alike the stars that fall from the almighty heavens to the earth. This philosophy is carried through in the story of a bluesman, at the crossroads of the universe.
- 6/27/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford sent a message of support to Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka after the latter came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
The metal legend simply commented, “I love you Josh,” along with a number of supportive emojis, on the Instagram post in which Kiszka revealed his sexuality.
As reported on Tuesday (January 20th), Kiszka wrote, in part, “I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years. Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly.” He added that it was important for him to share his truth in the wake of new anti-lgbtq+ legislation in Tennessee, where he has “settled a home.”
Halford came out as gay in a 1998 interview with MTV. In the 25 years since, he has embraced his status as an icon of the LGBTQ+ community.
Get...
The metal legend simply commented, “I love you Josh,” along with a number of supportive emojis, on the Instagram post in which Kiszka revealed his sexuality.
As reported on Tuesday (January 20th), Kiszka wrote, in part, “I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years. Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly.” He added that it was important for him to share his truth in the wake of new anti-lgbtq+ legislation in Tennessee, where he has “settled a home.”
Halford came out as gay in a 1998 interview with MTV. In the 25 years since, he has embraced his status as an icon of the LGBTQ+ community.
Get...
- 6/21/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka has come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a new Instagram post.
Noting that those close to him were “well aware” of his identity, the singer explained that he chose to come out publicly in light of a surge in repressive, anti-lgbtq+ legislation in his current home state of Tennessee.
“It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond,” Kizka wrote, especially because he’s been in “a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years.”
A recent bill — deemed unconditional by a federal judge — attempted to ban drag shows from public property or anywhere that minors might be present, implying that said performances would be dangerous to children. Another bill, signed into law in March, bans gender-affirming healthcare for children. Kiszka pointed...
Noting that those close to him were “well aware” of his identity, the singer explained that he chose to come out publicly in light of a surge in repressive, anti-lgbtq+ legislation in his current home state of Tennessee.
“It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond,” Kizka wrote, especially because he’s been in “a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years.”
A recent bill — deemed unconditional by a federal judge — attempted to ban drag shows from public property or anywhere that minors might be present, implying that said performances would be dangerous to children. Another bill, signed into law in March, bans gender-affirming healthcare for children. Kiszka pointed...
- 6/20/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka publicly came out on Tuesday, writing that he’s been “in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years.” Kiszka made the announcement on his Instagram account, saying that those close to him were aware but that it was time to go wide with the news.
Kiszka noted that he felt compelled to speak up right now because his adopted home of Tennessee has been responsible for so much anti-lgbtq legislation in the last year, from its restrictive drag bill that...
Kiszka noted that he felt compelled to speak up right now because his adopted home of Tennessee has been responsible for so much anti-lgbtq legislation in the last year, from its restrictive drag bill that...
- 6/20/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have unveiled a new song, “Sacred the Thread,” from their forthcoming third album, Starcatcher. On the new tune, the band wears its 1970s classic rock influences proudly as singer Josh Kiszka pays homage to his stage attire.
“I always like to think that some people’s first impression of Greta Van Fleet in concert is, ‘Wow, these guys really like dressing to the left and blowing shit up,'” Kiszka said in a statement. He added, perhaps with tongue in cheek, “This song is particularly important to me because it’s about my jumpsuits.”
“Sacred the Thread” marks the second piece of new music Greta Van Fleet have released off Starcatcher. Last month, the band unveiled the album’s first single, “Meeting the Master.”
“We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” drummer Danny Wagner said regarding the new album.
“I always like to think that some people’s first impression of Greta Van Fleet in concert is, ‘Wow, these guys really like dressing to the left and blowing shit up,'” Kiszka said in a statement. He added, perhaps with tongue in cheek, “This song is particularly important to me because it’s about my jumpsuits.”
“Sacred the Thread” marks the second piece of new music Greta Van Fleet have released off Starcatcher. Last month, the band unveiled the album’s first single, “Meeting the Master.”
“We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” drummer Danny Wagner said regarding the new album.
- 5/19/2023
- by Anne Erickson
- Consequence - Music
Greta Van Fleet gave a fiery performance of “Heat Above” on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night, ahead of the release of their latest album The Battle at Garden’s Gate on Friday.
In a similar set-up to their music video for “Heat Above,” the four-piece band performed on a white soundstage, with lead singer Josh Kiszka belting out some of Greta Van Fleet’s most operatic vocals yet. The performance ends with firecracker pyrotechnics lighting up the stage as the song concludes.
In addition to “Heat Above,” The Battle at...
In a similar set-up to their music video for “Heat Above,” the four-piece band performed on a white soundstage, with lead singer Josh Kiszka belting out some of Greta Van Fleet’s most operatic vocals yet. The performance ends with firecracker pyrotechnics lighting up the stage as the song concludes.
In addition to “Heat Above,” The Battle at...
- 4/15/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have released a new track, “Broken Bells,” from their upcoming album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, out April 16th via Lava/Republic.
“Broken Bells” is a sprawling ballad filled with tangled guitar lines and sharp string stabs that builds and exhales with a blazing guitar solo that makes ample use of the wah-wah pedal. “I believe there comes a time,” Josh Kiszka wails on the track, “When out of silence we will sing/And even broken bells will ring.”
In a statement, bassist Sam Kiszka said...
“Broken Bells” is a sprawling ballad filled with tangled guitar lines and sharp string stabs that builds and exhales with a blazing guitar solo that makes ample use of the wah-wah pedal. “I believe there comes a time,” Josh Kiszka wails on the track, “When out of silence we will sing/And even broken bells will ring.”
In a statement, bassist Sam Kiszka said...
- 3/19/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have released a music video for “Heat Above,” the third single from their upcoming sophomore album The Battle at Garden’s Gate.
“‘Heat Above’ is theatrical, eloquent, and exaggerated,” the band said in a statement. “This is a dream in the clouds, a moment of peace in the storm. Thematically, we are dead center in the cult of Heaven, surreal, strange, alive, and free.”
The video reflects that heavenly theme, showing the members of Greta Van Fleet decked out in all-white outfits and crystals while performing in a surreal,...
“‘Heat Above’ is theatrical, eloquent, and exaggerated,” the band said in a statement. “This is a dream in the clouds, a moment of peace in the storm. Thematically, we are dead center in the cult of Heaven, surreal, strange, alive, and free.”
The video reflects that heavenly theme, showing the members of Greta Van Fleet decked out in all-white outfits and crystals while performing in a surreal,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet have released a new song, “Heat Above,” from their upcoming album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, set to arrive April 16th.
“Heat Above” will be the first track on The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and it arrives with the heavenly drone of a Hammond organ before opening up into a sun-drenched stomp. Despite the bright tone, much of the song finds frontman Josh Kiszka painting a stark picture of destruction and looming war, although he injects a hopeful note when he sings, “Can you feel my love?...
“Heat Above” will be the first track on The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and it arrives with the heavenly drone of a Hammond organ before opening up into a sun-drenched stomp. Despite the bright tone, much of the song finds frontman Josh Kiszka painting a stark picture of destruction and looming war, although he injects a hopeful note when he sings, “Can you feel my love?...
- 2/10/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Greta Van Fleet performed their new single, “My Way, Soon,” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday, December 8th.
The band fittingly turned in a delightfully old-school performance reminiscent of those on Seventies music programs. They set up on a multi-tiered stage, bright lights flashing around them, and wore matching white jumpsuits as they cruised through the boisterous blues rocker. Frontman Josh Kiszka and his little brother, bassist Sam Kiszka, even chose to roam the stage barefoot.
“My Way, Soon” will appear on Greta Van Fleet’s upcoming album,...
The band fittingly turned in a delightfully old-school performance reminiscent of those on Seventies music programs. They set up on a multi-tiered stage, bright lights flashing around them, and wore matching white jumpsuits as they cruised through the boisterous blues rocker. Frontman Josh Kiszka and his little brother, bassist Sam Kiszka, even chose to roam the stage barefoot.
“My Way, Soon” will appear on Greta Van Fleet’s upcoming album,...
- 12/9/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Josh Kiszka was watching an ice cube rise and fall in his drink at 2 a.m. at Hollywood’s Sunset Marquis hotel last year when he came up with the lyrics for a new Greta Van Fleet song. The movements of the ice made him think of a favorite philosopher, the late British theologist Alan Watts, who described human existence as a kind of ebb and flow. “That’s what I saw in the ice cube,” says Kiszka, 24.
“That’s what ‘Ah Sri Rama Jayam Ram’ is about,” he continues,...
“That’s what ‘Ah Sri Rama Jayam Ram’ is about,” he continues,...
- 12/4/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Classic rock revivalists Greta Van Fleet have returned with their first new song in over a year, “My Way, Soon.”
The track is a brisk rocker with a groove that shifts between a shuffle and a stomp, while plenty of spindly guitar lines peel out over top. Frontman Josh Kiszka, with his Robert Plant-esque wail, sings, “I’ve packed my bags and I’ve got my freedom/I’ve sacked the rules so I don’t have to heed them/I’ll bet on a chance if I’ve...
The track is a brisk rocker with a groove that shifts between a shuffle and a stomp, while plenty of spindly guitar lines peel out over top. Frontman Josh Kiszka, with his Robert Plant-esque wail, sings, “I’ve packed my bags and I’ve got my freedom/I’ve sacked the rules so I don’t have to heed them/I’ll bet on a chance if I’ve...
- 10/9/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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