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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
Sometimes the artist you love is the one who disappoints you the most.
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.
David Bowie’s First Recording Discovered in Unlikely Place
The 55-year-old demo, kept in a bread basket, will be up for auction in September.
How Rock Music Shaped ‘Bad Boy’ Chef Anthony Bourdain
The 61-year-old author, TV host and chef loved punk rock and featured music prominently in his work.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Extend Farewell Tour
Band announces 21 new dates, takes time saying goodbye.