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Singer who made guitars sound great played up a storm

The art of the guitar solo often involves taking a melody and elevating it to breathtaking heights. If you want

10 musicians who carried their bands on their backs

What makes a musician truly underrated? It is often the ones who operate in the vital shadows—the steady presences who

5 Unforgettable 70s One-Hit Wonders

The 1970s music scene was less about neat rhyme and reason and more about a glorious, chaotic explosion of sound.

De Niro climbed into a grave during filming that defined his career

Few actors have carved a legacy as intensely and methodically as Robert De Niro. While today he enjoys the perks

Armed police arrest The Cure naked in the Netherlands 1980

In the annals of rock history, some stories are legendary, and some are so delightfully bizarre they seem pulled straight

Ethan Hawke regrets turning down an iconic role in 1995

Ethan Hawke has always approached acting with a restless energy, constantly seeking a new challenge with every role he takes

Who played the Mellotron on Life on Mars

David Bowie’s 1973 single, Life on Mars?, is more than just a song; it is an era-defining piece, a swooping

Phil Collins wanted his singer on his first record the phone never rang

The path of a rock legend is often paved with unexpected detours, and the journey of Phil Collins from the

Jackson’s shocking 1995 quote that caused an uproar

Peter Jackson has spent a career crafting cinematic magic, from the epic scope of The Lord of the Rings and

Hope Sandoval joins Opal: Start something new

In 1983, the air in the Los Angeles Paisley Underground was thick with possibility. Amidst the constant exchange of demos,

Punk destroyed progrock How Yes won the charts

When you look back at the 1970s, it feels like a time defined by glorious, sprawling excess. While the world

10 Spiteful Movie Scenes of the 1980s

When we look back at the 1980s, nostalgia often paints a picture of endless escapist fun: the magical adventures of

Top 5 Jazz Anthems of 2026 Ranked by Far Out

We often hear the idea that jazz is confined to smoky clubs and historical footnotes. But if you look closely

Gilmour dismisses Pink Floyd’s Donkey Kong album as dross

The creation of some of music’s most enduring masterpieces often involves more than just talent; it involves navigating a minefield

The 1994 role Toni Collette regrets turning down

The Face of the Nation: Why Toni Collette’s Biggest Regret Wasn’t a Missed Role In the glittering world of Hollywood,

The Wilburys song they initially rejected

When you bring legends to the table, you know you need an A-game. The formation of the Traveling Wilburys was

5 Songs Reimagined by Samples

The sonic landscape of modern music owes a massive debt to the art of sampling, a technique that has evolved

John Waters’ forgotten punk ancestor

Everyone seems to crave the label of punk these days, but the reality is that the term has become a

One lie changed The Police Roxanne fate

Nothing is more magnetic to the youth than something that has been officially forbidden. The very act of banning art,

Hetfield on Turnstile refusing Metallica tour

Rock royalty often speaks the truth, and lately, James Hetfield has been dropping some unfiltered wisdom about the power dynamics

Jim Steinman’s Top 5 Songs

Before the arena rock titans and stadium anthems, there was the visionary producer, composer, and lyricist known as Jim Steinman.

Taika Waititi reacts to scathing reviews of Klara and the Sun

In the sometimes brutal world of film criticism, some artists find themselves positioned at the epicenter of a delightful and

Jason Statham’s secret to playing the same role in every movie

When critics point out that an actor plays the same role across multiple films, it often sparks a debate about

Isla Fisher’s $288M hit led to a year jobless

When a star shines that brightly, one might expect a smooth, uninterrupted career trajectory. Isla Fisher, after starring alongside Vince

Nick Cave will never let Morrissey tarnish his work

The relationship between an artist and their creation is often fraught with tension, particularly when the creator’s personal views clash