Doobie Brothers' Tom Johnston Reflects on 'Listen to the Music' at 40
In 1972, the infectious strumming riff that opened ‘Listen to the Music’ introduced fans to the uniquely American sound of the Doobie Brothers. Their blend of rock and R&B produced a string of hits...
View Article50 Years Ago: Simon & Garfunkel Record 'The Sounds of Silence'
Today their acclaim is universal but in 1964 Simon & Garfunkel’s debut LP ‘Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.’ flopped. Subtitled “Exciting new sounds in the folk tradition,” the acoustic album only sold...
View Article50 Years Ago: John Lennon's Book, 'In His Own Write,' Published
John Lennon's first collection of short stories, poems and drawings was published on March 23, 1964. Continue reading…
View ArticleJohn Lennon's Infamous 'Lost Weekend' Revisited
We revisit some of the highlights and lowlights from John Lennon's 18-month separation from Yoko Ono. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and David Bowie Ran from the Taxman
We look at three British rock legends who became tax exiles in the '70s. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of 'Ohio': Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Raw Reminder of the...
On the anniversary of the Kent State Massacre, we recount the event and the song inspired by it, CSN&Y's 'Ohio.' Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy: 'Low,''Heroes' and 'Lodger'
Something sparked when David Bowie, hoping to escape L.A.'s drug-fueled lifestyle, moved to Berlin in the late-'70s. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Record 'Give Peace a Chance' at...
We spoke with two people involved in the recording of John Lennon's 'Give Peace a Chance' on the 45th anniversary of the song. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe History of 'Rock Around the Clock': How a B-Side Became a Rock Classic
On the 60th anniversary of one of the defining rock n' roll songs, we look at the history of Bill Haley and His Comets' 'Rock Around the Clock.' Continue reading…
View Article13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie Nicol
Jimmie Nicol, a 24-year-old London drummer, stepped in at the height of Beatlemania - then vanished. Continue reading…
View ArticleByrds Legend Roger McGuinn on the Fight to Close a $60,000,000 Royalty Loophole
Roger McGuinn of the Byrds spoke to us about legislation that will help artists get royalties. Continue reading…
View ArticleBrawls and Bans: The History of the Kinks' Struggles in America
After one mishap, a powerful musicians union's kept the Kinks out of the U.S. for four long years. Continue reading…
View ArticleRock's Unsolved UFO Mystery: The Night Jim Sullivan Vanished Into Thin Air
Jim Sullivan released an underrated UFO-themed album, then disappeared into thin air. Continue reading…
View Article'It Was Like A Riot': The History of Disco Demolition Night
An anti-disco promotion at Chicago's Comiskey Park turned insane on July 12, 1979. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: 'Easy Rider' Soundtrack Roars With Rock Hits
The movie 'Easy Rider' broke ground for its use of rock music as its soundtrack. Continue reading…
View ArticleWere the Beatles the Catalyst for the Charles Manson Murders?
Mass murderer Charles Manson thought he heard secret messages in the Beatles' 'White Album.' Continue reading…
View ArticleSeven Bands Who Were Foolishly Labeled 'The Next Beatles'
We look at seven bands who were wrongly labeled - or more foolishly, called themselves - the next Beatles. Continue reading…
View ArticleOur Final Jack Bruce Interview: On the Rise and Fall of Supergroups
Former Cream bassist spoke to us about why supergroups so rarely last. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Cut Three Classic Tracks at Muscle Shoals
The Rolling Stones went to Alabama in December 1969 and recorded three songs that evoked the country, blues and R&B sound of the region. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Beatles LSD Party Inspires 'She Said She Said'
An acid trip taken by three Beatles at a Beverly Hills party on Aug. 24, 1965 resulted in 'She Said She Said.' Continue reading…
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