Was 1975 the fourth best year ever for albums? From Bob Marley to Patti Smith, how would you vote?
Given how many outstanding albums were released in 1975, how can any respectable music critic claim it was an inferior year ...
The “new species” that taught Robbie Robertson how to be a songwriter
Robbie Robertson was on the verge of new territory with The Band, but he felt that this rocker helped usher in a new brand of ...
How many number ones did The Doors have?
The Doors are legendary and regarded as one of the best rock bands in history. But did that legacy translate to chart success with any number one songs?
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Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey ...
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Just a Song Before We Go: What Was the Last U.S. Top-40 Hit by The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones stand as the epitome of longevity in the rock and roll world. Now into their seventh decade of making music together, the band has overcome all manner of drama and tragedy to ...
Why Rod the Mod is still a fashion icon at 80
Nobody will ever accuse Rod Stewart of being an arbiter of fashion,” said the late, great Terry Wogan, writing in these ...
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'Who would've dreamt?' Marshall Tucker drummer recalls playing Jimmy Carter's inaugural ball
Spartanburg's Marshall Tucker Band performed at the inauguration of Jimmy Carter. They and other Southern Rock groups had ...
How National City’s Rosie Hamlin, 15, Made ‘Angel Baby’ a Hit, Chicano Anthem
Rosie was one of the most important Chicanas ever,” Herman Baca said. “She was a pioneer. She was a source of pride and inspiration.” ...
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Carlos Santana Postpones Vegas Residency After Breaking Finger in Accidental Fall
Denise Truscello Carlos Santana has postponed the first 2025 run of his Las Vegas residency as he recovers from an accidental ...
After 50 years of growing his hair, N.Y. man said it’s time — to celebrate
Andy Chertow’s hair has grown 10 feet long since he last got a haircut in 1974 in Syracuse, New York. It was the day before ...
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4 Times the Rolling Stones Shocked the World With Their Songs
These four Rolling Stones songs shocked the worst and caused a bit of controversy when they were first released.
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The 10 best albums from the last 25 years
And The Strokes released their debut album, igniting the city’s music scene in a way that hadn’t happened since the heady days of CBGBs in the ’70s. They looked drop-dead cool, all stick ...