MTV “Unplugged” Opened Eyes and Ears
It was a beautifully simple idea: put the day’s biggest artists in a stripped-down, acoustic setting. The results proved timeless.
Random Tragedies? Or Rock ‘n Roll Curses?
From “The 27 Club” to supposed deals with the devil, rock history is littered with tales of those who touched on a dark side…
10 Disappointing Follow-Up Albums
Meandering lyrics, drug-induced hazes, the pressure to play “pop star” — just a few things that can saddle a great band after a hit album.
Steve Marriott: Godfather of BritPop
Steve Marriott was the force behind both Small Faces and Humble Pie, but his 60s style influenced artists from Paul Weller to Noel Gallagher.
Jeff Beck: England’s Most Innovative Guitarist
The loss of Jeff Beck has us — and musicians worldwide — reflecting on Beck’s endless innovations on guitar.