How a Supermodel Saved Steely Dan
Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker hadn’t worked together in years – and had no plans to do so until model-turned-singer Rosie Vela entered their world and sparked a new era of creativity.
Sparks’ Glittery Trail of Pop Gems
Pete Townshend, David Bowie, and even Edith Piaf have inspired Ron and Russell Mael. If you haven’t sampled their brand of quirky pop yet, here are seven tracks to get you hooked.
Carol Kaye: The First Lady of Bass Guitar
After spontaneously picking up a Fender Bass, she became an indispensable member of the legendary Wrecking Crew. You can hear Carol Kaye’s distinct sound on classics by everyone from Glen Campbell to Tina Turner.
Songs About Freedom for the Fourth of July
From Hendrix to Neil Young to Woody Guthrie, we’ve got a great mixtape to rock your barbecue.
Top 10 Rolling Stones Studio Albums
“Aftermath,” “Tattoo You,” “Sticky Fingers,” “Exile on Main Street”… The competition within the Stones catalog is tough! So which album is their very best?