“The Beach Boys” Tell Their Own Story
A new book tells the story of The Beach Boys in their own words. It’s been a wild ride.
Elvis Presley: The Non-Musician’s Musician
Elvis Presley has long been considered an influence on just about every rock star. But what kind of musician was he — really?
Pop Music’s Most Unlikely Hits
From a French nun’s song to a 7 1/2 minute classic, these tracks defied chart logic by becoming huge hits.
Come and Get It: Appreciating the Magic of Badfinger
For both musical and actual heartbreak, it’d be hard to outdo Badfinger.
10 Accordion Songs That Rock
The accordion is not the first instrument you think of when it comes to rock music. And yet it shows up in a surprising number of hit songs.