‘Triple Threat’ Ann-Margret Wows on ‘The Tonight Show’

The then-33 year-old gave an unforgettable performance for Johnny Carson’s TV audience.

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Celebrating Mel Brooks

The legendary filmmaker, writer and actor is one of just 22 artists who have earned “EGOT” status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. A 2026 documentary is from Judd Apatow.

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Remembering Garth Hudson, Master Organist and Last Surviving Member of The Band’s Original Lineup

With Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel, they were one of the most influential music groups of the rock era.

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Remembering ‘The Midnight Special’

The series launched the 1970s trend of live rock music on late night TV with its pilot in 1972 and boosted the career of Wolfman Jack. Check out the guests and some great clips.

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Leon Russell with Mary Russell: The Paradise Years 1976-1981 Box Set Due

The 4-CD set features expanded editions of his solo albums, collaborations with Mary and New Grass Revival, and her own solo album.

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Squeeze Have Busy 2026 With ‘First’ Album, ‘Trixies,’ and Tour

The album was written by the teenage Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook at the start of their songwriting partnership.

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The Number One Albums of 1980: Brick by Brick

Just 10 albums – including two film soundtracks and releases by several classic rock favorites – topped the U.S. chart. We tell their stories.

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Janis Joplin Remembered by Her Friends and Peers

“She was absolutely breathtaking, hypnotic, compelling and soul-shaking, doing something that no one else was doing.”—Clive Davis

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Dion’s Moving ‘Abraham, Martin and John’

Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.

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Freddie and the Dreamers: The Zany British Invasion Band’s Output Fills a New Box Set

Remember “I’m Telling You Now” and “Do the Freddie”? Turns out there was a lot more to the band that had those hits.

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