Tom Petty, a True Rock ‘n’ Roll Star—An Appreciation
He idolized the Byrds and he famously incorporated their 1967 song, “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” into the Heartbreakers concert repertoire.
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When Donald Fagen Lightened Up With ‘The Nightfly’
On his debut solo album, cut during Steely Dan’s ’80s hiatus, he trades cynicism for nostalgia in a song cycle.
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‘MacArthur Park’: The Jimmy Webb Recipe for a Hit
“Someone left the cake out in the rain/I don’t think that I can take it ’cause it took too long to bake it.” Love it or hate it, here’s the story.
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Annie Lennox is Subject of New Book, ‘Retrospective,’ A Visual Memoir
The title features more than 200 images from Polaroids and portraits to music video stills and album covers, along with personal anecdotes.
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Musician Deaths of 2025
Many of our favorite recording artists, as well as other celebrities, have been taken from us in 2025. We pay our respects.
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An Anthology of Demos from Fabled Pop Songwriter Doc Pomus: Review
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, the box features 165 demos, most of which were previously unreleased.
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T. Rex Get it On With Epic, Live Performance of ‘Bang a Gong’
The pioneering glam rock band enjoyed a run of ten straight Top 5 singles in their native England. This phenomenal song was their only US pop hit.
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Celebrating Balladeer Johnny Mathis, 90, Now Retired From Live Performance
The legendary singer is best known for such hits as “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say” and “Misty.”
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Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks, Before the Fame: Review
Listening now to the album is a bit like hearing the Beatles’ 1962 audition tape for Decca.
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The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music Showcase
The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one.
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