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Why Roy Orbison Temporarily Quit Performing Before “Only the Lonely”

Why Roy Orbison Temporarily Quit Performing Before “Only the Lonely”

Before he was a legend, Roy Orbison was a struggling artist who nearly gave up. This is the story of his wilderness years and his comeback.
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What Fats Domino Lost When ABC-Paramount Split Him From Dave Bartholomew

What Fats Domino Lost When ABC-Paramount Split Him From Dave Bartholomew

In the cutthroat world of 1950s rock and roll, Fats Domino's loyalty to producer Dave Bartholomew was an act of quiet, profitable rebellion.
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Why Ritchie Valens’ Label Put ‘La Bamba’ on the B-Side

Why Ritchie Valens’ Label Put ‘La Bamba’ on the B-Side

It became one of rock's most iconic songs, but Ritchie Valens' label initially refused to release 'La Bamba' as a single, burying it on a B-side.
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How Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew Turned “Ain’t That a Shame” Into a Crossover Landmark

How Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew Turned “Ain’t That a Shame” Into a Crossover Landmark

The story behind the tense recording session for "Ain't That a Shame," where a creative clash almost kept a rock and roll classic from being made.
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A 30th Anniversary Celebration Became a Massive Madison Square Garden Event

A 30th Anniversary Celebration Became a Massive Madison Square Garden Event

These events were designed to honor Michael Jackson's three decades as a solo artist, a career that began with his first solo single, "Got to Be Th...
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1989 Country Hits by George Strait, Patty Loveless, and Garth Brooks Remain Iconic

1989 Country Hits by George Strait, Patty Loveless, and Garth Brooks Remain Iconic

1989 Country Hits by George Strait, Patty Loveless, and Garth Brooks Remain Iconic
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Tom Waits Brought His Distinctive Sound Into Musical Theater

Tom Waits Brought His Distinctive Sound Into Musical Theater

The Monkees, an American pop rock band formed in 1966, embarked on a unique musical journey that began with their debut album, *The Monkees*. This ...
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How Mel Tormé and Marty Paich Created a Landmark West Coast Jazz Collaboration

How Mel Tormé and Marty Paich Created a Landmark West Coast Jazz Collaboration

In 1956, Mel Tormé defied his record label to create a jazz masterpiece that would redefine his career and become a landmark of West Coast cool.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1977

The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1977

In the fall of 1977, hits like "You Light Up My Life," "Boogie Nights," "Keep It Comin' Love," and "Strawberry Letter 23" dominated the airwaves.
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Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

In 1955, a musician would share a Lubbock, Texas, stage with Elvis Presley and burn so bright for four years that rock 'n' roll would never be the same again.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies

The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies

The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton

Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton

Pattie Boyd Reflects on Lost Love Letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton