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Lulu Reveals Alcoholism Battle in Memoir, ‘If Only You Knew’

The beloved singer’s career spans seven decades with such highlights as “Shout,” “To Sir With Love” and her recording of the theme song of the 1974 James Bond film, The Man With the Golden Gun.

REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

When ELO Delivered Magic With ‘Face the Music’

Other triumphs would follow, but clearly this 1975 best-seller marked a turning point in both their tapestry and trajectory.

REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

King Crimson’s Debut: Laying the Groundwork for the Prog Revolution

The 1969 debut album set a standard for all prog-rock that followed and raised the bar in terms of expectation and achievement.

NEWS PLUS: RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

John Lodge of the Moody Blues Has Died

The legendary band’s bassist, singer and songwriter, 82, wrote “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band).”

The Scene: The Classic Rock Legacy

11 Surprising ’70s Radio Hits (Part 3)

Our series includes a classic rock favorite that features yodeling, a novelty song, a foreign language hit, a classical music composition and one from a real-life porn star.

FEATURES: Through The Lens

Henry Diltz Interview: The Early ‘70s Los Angeles Music Scene

The legendary photographer shares his recollections–and photos–of many of that vibrant music scene’s fixtures including Linda, Joni, Jackson and Eagles.

NEWS PLUS: Top of The Pops (Charts)

Radio Hits in October 1974: The ‘New Math’

The Best Classic Bands chart nerds noticed that this week featured 3 hits at the top with the word “Nothing” in the title: great songs by BTO, Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.