Did The Crickets Continue To Release Music After Buddy Holly Died?
Here's what happened to Buddy Holly's backing band, the Crickets, following his tragic death in February 1959.
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Everything We Know About The New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album
Like so much of life, the music business has been in something of a holding pattern lately. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are about to change that.
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How X-Rays Became The Backbone Of Bootleg Music In 1950s Russia
One fateful day in the 1940s, a man wandered into a Leningrad photography shop run by a style-savvy ex-soldier named Stanislav Philo.
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What Was The Last Album John Lennon Recorded Before He Died?
The last album John Lennon ever recorded was released just weeks before his death in December 1980.
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What Willie Nelson Did Before Becoming A Country Star
Even though he got his first guitar when he was just 6 years old, singer-songwriter Willie Nelson earned his daily bread in a variety of ways before stardom.
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Famous Songs That Are Turning 25 In 2022
From rap to pop to swing to rock, 1997 showcased just how varied American taste in music can be. Here are famous songs that are turning 25 in 2022.
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The Untold Truth Of Country Music Legend Kitty Wells
It's hard to believe today, but there was a time when record companies didn't think women belonged in country music. Kitty Wells changed all that.
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What Was The Last Album Marvin Gaye Recorded Before He Died?
Marvin Gaye met a tragic, untimely death, but is last album was one of his most well-received. "Midnight Love" was a huge critical and commercial success.
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Movies That Used Black Sabbath Songs The Best
When used properly, a classic Black Sabbath track can make a scene legendary. Here are the movies that used Black Sabbath songs the best.
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Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Her Husband Doolittle
Loretta Lynn's nearly 50-year marriage was volatile, but there was love there. Here is the truth about her relationship with her husband, Doolittle.
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Things Rap Music Wouldn't Be The Same Without
Rap music had to start somewhere. The hard-hitting genre wouldn't be the same without these awesome things.
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The Surprising Spot Where Pink Floyd Recorded Some Of Their Albums
Pink Floyd members Gilmour, Mason, and Wright used a surprising spot to record songs that ultimately wound up on the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" album.
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Why Janis Joplin Bought A Headstone For Bessie Smith
Janis Joplin was greatly influenced by blues singers that came before her. She even bought a headstone for Bessie Smith. Here's why.
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What's The Last Album Meat Loaf Recorded Before His Death?
Rock star and actor Meat Loaf, born Marvin Aday, had a prolific career on screen, stage, and the studio. Was he still working and creating, right until the end?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf flew onto the music scene like a bat out of hell in the 70s. Here are the ups, downs, and all-around madness of Meat Loaf's tragic real-life story.
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The Tragic Truth Behind Soul Asylum's Runaway Train Video
Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" music video famously featured 36 real missing children. However, the song was not written with missing children in mind.
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The Only Songs Pink Floyd's Drummer Sings In
Here are the four songs where Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason provided lead vocals for the band.
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How Def Leppard Ended Up With An Album Cover That Was Offered To Pink Floyd
It's the album covers for the rock band Pink Floyd that Hipgnosis is arguably most well-known for. Of course, not every idea presented to the band was a winner.
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This Was The Name Of Debbie Harry's First Band
Debbie Harry is a famous singer who rose to fame in the late '70s as the frontwoman of the iconic band, Blondie. She became a recognizable figure of the era.
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Music You'll Only Be Able To Hear After The Singer Dies
Many musicians released never-before-heard music after they died.
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The Truth About James Taylor And Joni Mitchell's Relationship Today
James Taylor and Joni Mitchell are two of the most well-known artists of their time. They used to be a romantic couple, and now remain good friends.
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Who Is Tom Whalley And Why Does He Control Tupac's Estate?
After Tupac's death, his mother, Afeni Shakur, inherited his estate. Afeni had set up a trust for her son's music rights and named Tom Whalley as the executor.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ronnie Spector
Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes climbed to fame in the 1960s with hits like "Be My Baby" and "Walking in the Rain." But her story was full of tragedy.
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The Real Reason Coldplay Won't Make Music After 2025
Formed by university students in London, British rock band Coldplay has topped the charts in both the U.S. and the U.K. for over two decades.
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This Was The First Rock Band To Play Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall, known for classical music, is one of the most iconic and historic music venues in New York, but it also hosted its fair share of rock n' roll.
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How Did Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Get Her Nickname?
Lisa Lopes was one-third of the musical hip-hop group called TLC and went by the name Left Eye. She would have a short and controversial life.
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