Queen had an uncertain beginning in the ’70s, and then an uncertain ending. In between, they completed the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame resume. Like many first albums, 1973’s gold-selling ...

In his autobiography, Elvis Costello wrote that the popular idea of him early on as an angry man was just a trick of physiology. He wrote: “It seems that the space between my two front teeth, which ...

There was once an indelible tension between rock and disco, culminating in a so-called "disco demolition" night in 1979 that devolved into a riot. As the decades have rolled past, however, much of ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...

Tributosaurus, one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets, never especially cool, not exactly challenging, pushing nearly 25 years as a mainstay of local bars and theaters, without an original song to their ...

A run-in with the law, a few beers, and a wild idea in a Texas jail led to one of country music’s biggest hits.

Iconic '70s Band Reveals Haunting Meaning Behind Hit Song: 'Best Lyrics of All Time' originally appeared on Parade. Sometimes, it takes a while for something to really sink in. Whether you're ...

Do you miss the '80s? Well, just tune into your local classic rock station, problem solved! According to Mediabase, a music industry service that monitors airplay in over 180 markets, 25 of the 40 ...

The ’70s were defined by change for Genesis. Their first album of the decade, 1970’s Trespass, became their last with ...