Rob Smith
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.
How Familiar Lovers at the Berlin Wall Sparked David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
Classic song reached only No. 24 on the U.K. chart and failed to chart at all in the U.S.
30 Years Ago: Elton John Returns From Addiction With ‘The One’
The 1992 album gave legend his first Top 10 hit in 16 years.
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.
Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan Died by Drowning, Coroner Reports
Alcohol intoxication to blame for singer's death.
Metallica Announce ‘Definitive’ ‘ … And Justice for All’ Reissue
'Expanded' and 'Deluxe' sets to feature rarities and live material.
Queen Movie Soundtrack to Include Live Aid Performances, New Versions of Classics
Four songs from legendary set, plus live versions of old favorites, highlight the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack.
Rock’s Most Repetitive Songs Rock’s Most Repetitive Songs
Are these repetitive songs powerful or annoying? You be the judge.
Please Let This Be Our Last Story on Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Bass Controversy
Was it hazing or too much partying that led Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield to mix Jason Newsted out of Metallica's fourth album?
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.
Aerosmith Confirm Las Vegas ‘Deuces Are Wild’ Residency Dates
The 18-date run celebrates the band's 50th anniversary.
That Time Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Blasted From the White House Roof
Gerald Ford's son recalls cranking it up his first night in the White House.
Hundreds of AC/DC Fans Gather to Break World Record
Is this Aussie "Highway to Hell"-playing bunch the world's largest electric guitar ensemble?