Rob Smith

40 Years Ago: The Tubes Clean Up Their ‘She’s a Beauty’ Video
They wanted a freak show, they wanted boobs. They got a sanitized carnival ride.

40 Years Ago: The Tubes Go ‘Outside Inside’ for Their Biggest LP
With David Foster producing, San Francisco art rockers created their biggest album and hit single, "She's a Beauty."

45 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Breaks Through With ‘Tuna Fish’
They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.

50 Years Ago: Bob Seger Digs Deep on Underrated ‘Back in ’72’
How could something this awesome escape the attention of a wider audience? Because he hates it.

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.