Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
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30 Years Ago: Chris Farley Interviews Paul McCartney on ‘SNL’
He also performed three songs during the episode, including the Beatles' "Hey Jude."
When the Kinks Got Deceptively Festive on ‘Father Christmas’
The Kinks' "Father Christmas," which was released as a single on November 25, 1977, is a rather unlikely holiday song.
How Bon Jovi Restarted Their Career With ‘Keep the Faith’
This album signaled a new era for the Jersey rockers.
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks: A History of Their Friendship and Musical Collaborations
A look back at the musical collaborations between long-time pals Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks.
30 Years Ago: Squeeze Find Unexpected U.S. Success with ‘Babylon and On’
Squeeze found unexpected chart success with their 1987 album 'Babylon And On,' thanks to a buoyant single that illuminated their pop chops and clever lyrics.
20 Years Ago: Duran Duran Make Music History by Selling ‘Electric Barbarella’ as a Digital Single
Duran Duran were pioneers in e-commerce by selling "Electric Barbarella" online. But retailers were not happy.
How ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Revolutionized Teen Movies
Cameron Crowe's first movie got all of the details of high-school life right, especially the music the students were listening to.
Cheap Trick Reportedly Releasing a Christmas Album
Cheap Trick are reportedly releasing a Christmas album later this year.
Heart’s Nancy Wilson Explains the ‘Beautiful Collusion’ of Roadcase Royale: Exclusive Interview
Roadcase Royale are a powerful new band featuring Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson and singer Liv Warfield, a New Power Generation member who was mentored by Prince.
Why Steve Perry Is the San Francisco Giants’ Bill Murray
One surefire way to lure the singer to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction might be to promise him tickets to a baseball game.
35 Years Ago: Huey Lewis and the News Get Their First Hits With ‘Picture This’
1982's 'Picture This,' the second album by Huey Lewis and the News, brought them their first taste of stardom.
Heart, ‘Beautiful Broken': Album Review
Classic rockers re-record their golden-age catalogs for many reasons.