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Brick & Mortar Record Retailing

Remember Crazy Eddie, the “Insaaane” Music Retailer?

The chain’s TV ads with the crazy pitch man were so ubiquitous in the New York metropolitan area, Dan Aykroyd spoofed them on Saturday Night Live.

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Cartoons

Pete Townshend’s Smashing Guitar Legacy

In their early years, The Who were known for frequently smashing – and breaking – their instruments at their concerts. Cartoonist David Skinner lampoons it

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Culture Clips

007 x 24 = Spectre

The 24th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s third (and possibly last) turn as 007 opens soon. “Spectre” reveals a secret from Bond’s past.

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Do You Remember Rock and Roll Radio?

AT40: When Casey Kasem Delivered the Hits

Fans tuned in each week for the popular syndicated program “heard in the fifty states and around the world,” and for great stories from its legendary host

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FEATURES:

Blues Image’s ‘Ride Captain Ride’: A Tale of 73 Men

The singer and the keyboardist were having trouble coming up with a lead lyric for the new song they were writing. The answer was sitting right in front of them.

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Gift Guides

Best Boxed Sets, Collections & Reissues of 2025

This year’s archival releases include rarities from Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead and others.

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HOLDING CATEGORY

Now Streaming: The Beatles

My how times have changed. We used to hope for a new Beatles album for Christmas. Now their catalog is available for streaming

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If You Like...

Blacktop Mojo Cover Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

The Southern rock band from Palestine, Tex. offers a blend of post-grunge, classic rock and metal, somewhere between Soundgarden and Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Listicles

12 Overlooked Rock Songs of 1979

Arena-rock, new wave and power pop were dominating the scene at the decade’s end. Here are some tracks from that year that are worth revisiting.

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Music Conferences

NMS Report: Are Happy Days Here Again?

At this year’s New Music Seminar, hot topics for the recorded music biz were both new and old: The growth of streaming services and vinyl’s big comeback

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New Classics

Jake Clemons Fills His Uncle Clarence’s Big Shoes

The saxophonist talks about playing with the E Street Band, the audience’s reception, the first time he saw them perform

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Polls

Which Classic Rock Acts Are You Excited to See This Summer?

Classic rock acts touring in summer 2015 only. Upvote the bands and musicians you are most looking forward to seeing live.

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Promo Hits, Flops & Swag

Elvis Costello 1977 U.S. Debut: The Inside Story

Dick Wingate, then a Product Manager with Columbia Records, shares his marketing plan on how the label set up My Aim Is True to radio, record stores and the public.

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Review Listings

Recent Album Reviews

Albums by Wilco, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Courtney Barnett, The Kinks, Nellie McKay, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Vanilla Fudge, Wiko Johnson & Roger Daltrey & The Blues Magoos. Rewind review of “Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out” by The Rolling Stones.

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Rock and Roll Memories

Classic Rock Concerts You’ve Attended: Poll

We’ve listed 100 of the biggest names of all-time. How many have you seen perform live? Please share this post with your friends to see where you stack up

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Rocking The Tube

When Live Aid Rocked the Planet

We recap the biggest charity concert in music history, where dozens of stars performed in London and Philadelphia for a massive worldwide TV audience in 1985

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Song & Video Premieres

Chicago Live 1971 Track: Exclusive Premiere

Recorded in Washington, D.C., “Goodbye”–previously unreleased–is from the new career-spanning 5-disc collection of live recordings by the R&R Hall of Famers.

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The Art & Craft of Rocking

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main Street’: Behind the Cover Art

The 1972 album cover was highly influential. Since, then, thousands of artists have used its “Ripping and Tearing” style and graffiti in their work.

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The Art of the Playlist

Ever Wonder How Many Top 10 Singles Motown Had?

Longtime music industry writer, editor and executive Adam White shares his story identifying the artists and songs that achieved the benchmark with the great label.

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Tools of the Trade

7 Class Axes & the Guitarists Who Wielded Them

It’s magic when guitarists find an instrument that suits their style, sound and preferences. Guitar World’s Founding Editor takes a look.

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Top of The Pops (Charts)

The 9 Number One Albums of 1981: Take It On the Run

Each of the releases had a different story to tell. Many were from artists who had paid their dues for years. Others were from superstars returning to the top.

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TV Show

Review: Yes, ELO, Journey Shine on HBO’s Rock Hall 2017 Broadcast

The trio of classic rock-era inductees clearly enjoyed the ceremony held in their honor. Kudos to HBO for capturing the evening’s poignant moments

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