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Cat Stevens’ record went wrong and changed his life
The Solitude of Success: How Cat Stevens Mastered the Art of Keeping Secrets Even with global recognition for his catalog,
Ringo Starr’s extreme view on music: Procol Harum’s mass suicide
To call themselves a group full of melancholy and despair might seem a dramatic understatement, but for Procol Harum, it
Prince dies without his hero ever calling
In 2016, the music world mourned the passing of Prince, a figure whose influence stretched across genres and redefined the
Jack Nicholson flat-out rejects it: “That’s true”
Some stars simply possess a magnetic quality—a type of presence that demands attention whether they speak or simply exist in
Juan Atkins passed away
The electronic music landscape has lost a foundational figure. Juan Atkins, the visionary producer and DJ who co-founded the seminal
Ron Howard’s most hilarious movie ever
Ron Howard is often celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most experienced comedic operators, yet for much of his career, the
Joni Mitchell’s first musical obsession the 1905 composition
Given how luscious and ornate her works always have a tendency to be, you might assume that the love Joni
Tom Hanks reveals his worst self in 1988 still his proudest achievement
Tom Hanks has always approached his career with a distinctive appetite for risk, driven not by chasing blockbusters, but by
Bruce Springsteen calls it every rock star’s dream
The myth of Bruce Springsteen is a fascinating tapestry woven from blue-collar reality, roaring stadium anthems, and the haunting pursuit
Don Arden threatens Keith Moon for a project in 1966
In the heart of the 1960s music scene, while many bands and projects were known for their overlapping lineups, there
Tarantino’s belief in the greatest movie ever made
When we talk about cinematic perfection, the conversation often leads to lofty, impossible debates. There is no single, definitive greatest
Woman who saved his career murdered jazz legend
In the heart of New York City’s East Village, a story of glittering jazz and grim reality unfolded within the
Beyond reach The Beatles reunite on John Lennon’s lost songs
The dream of a full Beatles reunion was tragically extinguished by the murder of John Lennon. Yet, even in the
Robin Williams worried his next movie was wonderful or horrendous
Sometimes, the magic of filmmaking rests on a razor’s edge: the split second between a brilliant idea and the inevitable,
Tom Petty names the best of the British Invasion
The landscape of rock and roll in the 1960s was a whirlwind of sound, and while many artists emerged from
Harrison Ford’s action movie lie
When you think of Harrison Ford, the mind immediately conjures images of sprawling science fiction and high-stakes adventure. With classics
The song that kept the Eagles band together in 1975
When the world first heard the smooth, sun-drenched sound of the Eagles in 1972 with their debut single Take It
Led Zeppelin song streamed 1.4 billion times “It was so long ago”
Few vocal titans command the same legendary status as Robert Plant. As the powerhouse voice for Led Zeppelin, his voice
Techno Pioneer Juan Atkins Has Died
A Pioneer‘s Legacy: Remembering Juan Atkins, Architect of Techno The electronic music world is mourning the loss of a true
Michael Mann shoots himself in the leg in gun range
In a moment that perfectly encapsulates the chaotic nature of high-stakes filmmaking, director Michael Mann experienced an unexpected, yet ultimately
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.
Love Affair Singer Steve Ellis Has Died
A Star Fades: Remembering the Life of Steve Ellis The music world is currently grappling with the news of the
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