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Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song
These tracks changed the game for hard rock in 1983.
Santana Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Carlos Santana & Co. have been supernatural musical shape-shifters for 26 albums. Here's how those records rank.
What a Wonderful Soundtrack: The Music of ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Companion to the Robin Williams film is a great snapshot of mid-'60s radio.
25 Years Ago: Phish Stages ‘The Great Went’
Band invited fans to Maine in 1997 for a weekend of art, humor, a big bonfire and lots of jamming.
40 Years Ago: The Go-Go’s Take ‘Beauty and the Beat’ to No. 1
Their debut remains the only chart-topping album written and performed by an all-female rock band.
25 Great Drum and Vocal Breakdowns
Sometimes, to amp up a song, you have to pare things back.
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Presence’ at 45: Every Song Covered
A look at other artists' interpretations of the tracks found on the band's seventh album.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide
A look through all 18 lineups of the world's greatest Southern rock band.
Watch Tom Petty’s New ‘You and Me’ Fan-Sourced Video
Fan-shot pictures and video highlight moving alternate version of 'The Last DJ' cut.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Former Guitarist Ed King Dies
The longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd member was 68.
Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ Passes ‘Thriller’ as Top-Selling Album
Classic best-of collection hits platinum 38 times over, dethroning the King of Pop.
20 Great Aretha Franklin Covers
The Queen of Soul is gone, but we remember her skills as an interpreter of other artists' songs.
Aerosmith Confirm Las Vegas ‘Deuces Are Wild’ Residency Dates
The 18-date run celebrates the band's 50th anniversary.
12 Times Fans Hated Their Favorite Band’s Big Hits
A dozen times our favorite artists disappointed us.
Study Says Paul McCartney ‘Misremembers’ Writing ‘In My Life’ Music
Statistical analysis shows one in 50 chance Beatle wrote music for the song, as he claims.
Paul McCartney Scolds Audience for Using Phones at Club Gig
Cellular technology met rock royalty up close and personal, and rock royalty was having none of it.