Eagles Announce ‘Evening With’ Fall Concerts

The band, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill once again joining mainstays Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, will play more shows in October

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The Rolling Stones—Rice Krispies TV Commercial

In 1964, they were a band on the rise and were chosen by the cereal’s UK ad agency to write and perform an original song touting the brand’s Snap, Crackle, Pop good taste.

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When Bruce Springsteen Covered the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’

When he planned his setlists for the Australian leg of his 2014 tour with the E Street Band, he decided to open most of the shows with a nod to local acts.

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Nancy Sinatra and ‘Boots,’ Her Surprise #1 Hit

A popular trend at clubs inspired its songwriter to come up with the clever lyrics to this song which became a #1 smash in 1966.

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The Bangles and Manic Monday: An Appreciation

Their first four singles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.

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Leon Russell’s Final Album Out Next Month

Nearly a year after his passing at age 74, his final album is being released. It’s described as “biggest, boldest-sounding album of his career.”

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Winwood and Clapton Perform ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’: 2007

Two members of British rock royalty reunite to perform one of the songs from their Blind Faith album in this Classic Video.

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Robert Plant Teases New Music

One of the longest teaser campaigns continues… Last spring, the singer’s website went dark, save for 3 words: “Any time now…” On July 5 came “A Way With Words”…

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When Bruce Springsteen Joined Patti Smith Onstage

The Tribeca Film Festival audience was there to watch a new concert documentary on Smith’s Horses album. They were treated to much more.

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Marianne Faithfull’s First of Many Hits, ‘As Tears Go By’

The daughter of a British Army spy and a ballerina first came to our attention in 1964. Her romance with Mick Jagger throughout the decade became a UK obsession.

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