Rob Smith
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.
Elton John’s 40 Most Important Moments
As the singer embarks on a final tour, we look back at his career and personal highlights.
Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan Died by Drowning, Coroner Reports
Alcohol intoxication to blame for singer's death.
Paul Simon Says He’s ‘Finished’ Writing Music
Singer-songwriter says he feels "like a switch clicked" after writing his last song.
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Former Guitarist Ed King Dies
The longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd member was 68.
Sammy Hagar ‘Can’t Drive 55′ in New Police Lip-Sync Video
The Red Rocker teams up with the Fontana Police Department, goes viral.
Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ Passes ‘Thriller’ as Top-Selling Album
Classic best-of collection hits platinum 38 times over, dethroning the King of Pop.
Jefferson Airplane’s Marty Balin ‘Disabled’ After Heart Surgery
Loses half his tongue, vocal chords, thumb and use of hand in allegedly botched recovery.
20 Great Aretha Franklin Covers
The Queen of Soul is gone, but we remember her skills as an interpreter of other artists' songs.
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.