Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
The Night Motley Crue Played Their First Concert
They only landed the gig because bassist Nikki Sixx worked at the venue.
How a Rolling Stones Ad Spawned a Music Industry Revolution
A campaign to promote the then-new album 'Black and Blue' got the band in trouble with feminists.
When Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Was Declared Dead
This band has had nine lives, and their bassist might have used up at least half of them.
The Day Neil Peart Played His First Show With Rush
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t their initial American concert.
How Heart Went Mainstream With Their Self-Titled Hit Album
By the time 1985 rolled around, they were at a serious career crossroads.
How Nirvana Hinted at Future Greatness on ‘Bleach’
When Nirvana released their debut album 'Bleach' on June 15, 1989, few could have predicted that the Kurt Cobain-led group would eventually change the world.
Paul McCartney Inducts Ringo Starr Into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
Ringo Starr has learned many things in his decades-long musical career, but during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech, he gave his top tip for musicians in a band: "If you fart, own up."
Fall Out Boy Induct Green Day Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The members of Fall Out Boy inducted Green Day into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a speech detailing the band's status as musical trailblazers.
Peter Wolf Inducts the Paul Butterfield Blues Band Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Influential Chicago blues act the Paul Butterfield Blues Band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Joan Jett, Dave Grohl Lead Nirvana Tribute at Rock Hall of Fame
Joan Jett joined the surviving members of Nirvana in an explosive live performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.