Minimalism met rock in 1972 when Pete Townshend wrote “Baba O’Riley.” The song’s cyclic, arpeggiating riff was inspired by the work of avant-garde composer Terry Riley and became the driving rhythmic ...

From Bowie to Big Star, the 15 best albums of 1972 defined rock’s golden era - and shaped the music landscape forever ...

Its success marked the moment that Diamond shifted from pop/rock stardom to being seen as one of the kings of adult contemporary.

Elvis Presley poured his heartbreak into Always on My Mind during his darkest year and fans still see it as the most ...

Our list of the 10 best songs by the reggae legend, from "Dearest Beverley" to "I Can See Clearly Now." Few names are as synonymous with reggae music as Jimmy Cliff. The Grammy-winning artist, whose ...

These 25 legendary tracks were the perfect opening salvo, instantly defining the sound and ambition of rock's greatest albums ...

A self-taught session man extraordinaire, he played with a constellation of stars, including Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, Chaka Khan and Dizzy Gillespie.

Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars. But he hopes that his ...

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by Plastic Ono Band and "Father Christmas" by The Kinks are all among the very best classic rock ...

Googoosh’s love songs are both banned and beloved in her homeland. Her new memoir reveals a life as rich and painful as ...

You and me both, Willie. Just last month, Willie Nelson released his new record Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which ...

Glen Campbell never wanted to be a performer, but this temporary position made it almost impossible not to become a household ...