FEATURES:
Here’s where you’ll find our major artist profiles and interviews
Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed
He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge.
Read More
Not Fade Away—15 Songs with the Bo Diddley Beat
Here are some prime examples as employed throughout the history of rock music.
Read More
Bill Wyman Interview: Brian Jones and the Birth of the Rolling Stones
In a 2002 interview, the former Stones bassist talks about Brian Jones’ love of the blues: “He created the band. It was his idea”
Read More
When Eddie Van Halen Won the Internet With Family Photos
In 2019, a week after reports of health issues arose, the guitar legend appeared in a series of photos that elevated him to heights he likely never imagined.
Read More
Take the Highway: 12 Essential Songs from the Marshall Tucker Band
They were jazz-minded virtuosos wrapped in denim, blending country heartbreak, Western swing and improvised blues into a sound as vast as an open highway.
Read More
Surviving the ’70s: 12 (More) Disco Songs Even Rock Fans Enjoy
We’ve chosen a dozen disco songs from the ’70s that won’t cause us to sit down at the celebration or change the radio station.
Read More
September Gurls and a Harvest Moon: A Soundtrack to Fall In 12 Songs
It’s that time of year again: when we start breaking out sweaters, enjoying the foliage and maybe indulging in cider and donuts.
Read More
10 Great Hall & Oates Songs Beyond the Big Hits
There is plenty to discover beyond the familiar smashes. Their strong catalog includes overlooked singles, soulful album cuts, a composition that became a major hit for another singer, and an entertaining Christmas detour.
Read More
‘Shawshank Redemption’: Hope is a Dangerous Thing
The film finished ninth in its opening weekend in autumn 1994 and was declared a dud. Yet 6 months later, it was vying for 7 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Read More
We’re an American Band: 12 Essential Grand Funk Railroad Songs
When AM radio programmers regularly included plenty of rocking songs on their playlists, GFR scored a pair of #1 singles.
Read More