Rob Smith
45 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Breaks Through With ‘Tuna Fish’
They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.
50 Years Ago: Bob Seger Digs Deep on Underrated ‘Back in ’72’
How could something this awesome escape the attention of a wider audience? Because he hates it.
Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song
These tracks changed the game for hard rock in 1983.
Santana Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Carlos Santana & Co. have been supernatural musical shape-shifters for 26 albums. Here's how those records rank.
What a Wonderful Soundtrack: The Music of ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Companion to the Robin Williams film is a great snapshot of mid-'60s radio.
Please Let This Be Our Last Story on Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All’ Bass Controversy
Was it hazing or too much partying that led Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield to mix Jason Newsted out of Metallica's fourth album?
Watch Tom Petty’s New ‘You and Me’ Fan-Sourced Video
Fan-shot pictures and video highlight moving alternate version of 'The Last DJ' cut.
Hundreds of AC/DC Fans Gather to Break World Record
Is this Aussie "Highway to Hell"-playing bunch the world's largest electric guitar ensemble?
Roger Daltrey’s Memoir to Be Published in the Fall
'Thanks a Lot, Mr. Kibblewight' covers life in and out of the Who and caps busy year for the singer.
Early Bob Seger ‘Heavy Music’ Compilation Coming Out
Collection of rarities from Cameo label captures Detroit rocker at pivotal pre-fame moment.