The Day David Bowie Made His Last Public Appearance The Day David Bowie Made His Last Public Appearance Just over a month later, the Starman passed away from liver cancer. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Roy Orbison's Last ShowRoy Orbison's Last ShowIt was two days later that the singer passed away from a heart attack at 52 years old.Allison RappAllison Rapp
George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ Songs Ranked Worst to BestGeorge Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ Songs Ranked Worst to BestHe'd become the first solo member of the Beatles to simultaneously top both the album and singles charts.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How a Bottle of Vitamins Helped Save a Tom Petty HitHow a Bottle of Vitamins Helped Save a Tom Petty HitIn the wee hours of the morning, Petty and the Heartbreakers cut one of their best-known songs. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why Frampton Left Humble PieWhy Frampton Left Humble PieThe album was a huge success after it was released in November 1971, but Frampton was gone by then. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why Bruce Springsteen Hated His Live Debut in Europe: ‘I Had PTSD’Why Bruce Springsteen Hated His Live Debut in Europe: ‘I Had PTSD’It was 50 years ago that the Boss and the E Street band played in Europe for the very first time, but it was not exactly a pleasant experience. Allison RappAllison Rapp
John Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ Songs Ranked Worst to BestJohn Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ Songs Ranked Worst to BestThis became the last completed blockbuster album in his lifetime after the former Beatles star was felled by a crazed assassin. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks and Inspires a Gordon Lightfoot Hit50 Years Ago: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks and Inspires a Gordon Lightfoot HitIt was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Did This 1975 Joni Mitchell Track Inspire a Pop Star’s Grammy-Winning Album?Did This 1975 Joni Mitchell Track Inspire a Pop Star’s Grammy-Winning Album?This 1975 song shares its title with an extremely popular 2022 release.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Eagles, ‘Eagles Live': Retro Album ReviewEagles, ‘Eagles Live': Retro Album ReviewThis pieced-together concert souvenir told the complex story of relentless attention to detail and an ugly initial split. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Aerosmith’s Old Habits Die Hard on ‘Done With Mirrors': Retro ReviewAerosmith’s Old Habits Die Hard on ‘Done With Mirrors': Retro ReviewIt's the last vestige of their no-frills hard rock era.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
The Ironic Reason Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore Was Arrested on This Day in 1993The Ironic Reason Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore Was Arrested on This Day in 1993It resulted in a jail stay and a $50 fine.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder at 50Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder at 50On Oct. 30, 1975, Dylan launched a concert tour unlike any other — and brought along a whole bunch of friends. Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Bill Berry Left R.E.M.When Bill Berry Left R.E.M.After close to 20 years with the band, the drummer decided it was time for a new phase of life. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Ozzy Osbourne Takes a Turn for the Worse on ‘Ozzmosis': Retro Album ReviewOzzy Osbourne Takes a Turn for the Worse on ‘Ozzmosis': Retro Album ReviewThe Prince of Darkness' first post-retirement album suffers from its exhausting length and musical monotony.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
On This Day in 1962: James Brown Records the Legendary ‘Live at the Apollo’ in New York CityOn This Day in 1962: James Brown Records the Legendary ‘Live at the Apollo’ in New York CityBrown's own label wasn't so sure about the idea of a live album. He proved them wrong. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How ‘Back to the Future’ Honored Guitar Rock LegendsHow ‘Back to the Future’ Honored Guitar Rock LegendsAs the beloved film celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, Michael J. Fox shares some fun musical Easter eggs.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Buddy Holly Lands a Record DealBuddy Holly Lands a Record DealA few opening dates for Elvis Presley didn't hurt either. Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Day John Denver DiedThe Day John Denver DiedThe "Rocky Mountain High" singer was just 53 years old.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Dave Grohl First Nirvana Show Dave Grohl First Nirvana Show At a tiny club in Olympia, Washington, Grohl made his debut.Allison RappAllison Rapp