Culture & Society
Beck leads tributes to legendary soul drummer James Gadson: “You taught us more than you’ll ever know”
Gadson, known for his work on classic records by Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Diana Ross and countless others, died this week aged 86
The Cockroaches: The Rolling Stones' Alter Ego?
The Stones have used the guise before, and could be doing so again?
Vinny Appice on Dio's Intentions with Their Music
Drummer played with him in Sabbath, Dio and Heaven And Hell
John Oates on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" Inspiration
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
“Rick had a lot of pain in him and it came out in his more cynical songs, while the hurting and questioning in The Logical Song came from me”: How Roger Hodgson and Supertramp fought their way to the top – and how the multi-million-selling band imploded
“Breakfast In America took eight months to finish – some people would call us anal!”
Vinny Appice on Creating Music for Timelessness with Ronnie James Dio
Drummer played with him in Sabbath, Dio and Heaven And Hell
John Oates Confirms "I Can't Go For That" Inspired Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" Groove
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
Madonna's "Like a Prayer" Controversy and Musical Evolution
Like a Prayer saw Madonna ascend on both a thematic and musical level, but its provocative video pushed the buttons of the devout
J Balvin Surprises Fan, Supports Latin Music Community
Plus, Ela Taubert and Guaynaa inspire budding stars through industry panels.
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested for Attempted Murder
“We have no language left for Brady,” the band said, after Ebert’s arrest for allegedly hitting William Yates with a car
Vinny Appice on Recording with Ronnie James Dio
Drummer played with him in Sabbath, Dio and Heaven And Hell
Hall's Influence on Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" Groove
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
Coldplay's Accidental Anthem
Coldplay’s first stab at a euphoric crowd-pleaser was a clear indication that a stadium-filling future awaited
Turnstile's Brady Ebert Arrested for Attempted Murder
“We have no language left for Brady,” the band said, after Ebert’s arrest for allegedly hitting William Yates with a car
“When you start Like a Prayer, the guitar that you hear before the door slams, that’s Prince”: How Madonna transitioned from pop to the profound with a Vatican-enraging classic
Like a Prayer saw Madonna ascend on both a thematic and musical level, but its provocative video pushed the buttons of the devout
The Rolling Stones' 'Cockroaches' Alias
The Stones have used the guise before, and could be doing so again?
Vinny Appice on Recording with Dio
Drummer played with him in Sabbath, Dio and Heaven And Hell
John Oates on Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' Inspiration
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested for Attempted Murder
“We have no language left for Brady,” the band said, after Ebert’s arrest for allegedly hitting William Yates with a car
John Oates Believes "I Can’t Go For That" Inspired Michael Jackson
“I told him: ‘Oh Michael, what do I care? You did it very differently,’” Hall previously said