On This Day in 2024, We Said Goodbye to JD Souther—the Pen Behind Your Favorite Linda Rondstadt and Eagles Classics
September 17, 2024, was a sad day for the music community. On this date, one year ago, singer…
On This Day in 1977, Talking Heads Released a Classic Album With Help From This Underground (And Ice Cream-Loving) Icon
If Talking Heads hadn’t arranged a meeting with an underground alt-rock icon of the 1970s New York City…
Remember When Jimmy Page Played a Surprise Set With The Beach Boys in 1985?
Sometimes, odd pairings just seem to work. Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and the whole of The Beach…
3 Bands Who Made It Big in 1972 (And Then Disappeared Without a Trace)
It’s extremely common for bands and musicians to make it big on the charts in just one year,…
On This Day in 1965, Elvis Presley Began a Historic Chart Run With His Biggest-Selling Single Ever
Ironically, given how much of the Elvis Presley legacy ties itself to this single’s B-side, the King of…
3 One-Hit Wonders from the 1960s With Tragic Backstories
Every one-hit wonder has a backstory. Some of those backstories, unfortunately, aren’t so positive. Let’s look at a…
When Jon Bon Jovi Needed a Record Deal, He Targeted the “Loneliest Man in the Music Business”
There is truly no rhyme, reason, or solidified career path in the pursuit of becoming a professional musician.…
How The Beach Boys Got Back to the Pop Charts with “Getcha Back”
A Beach Boys hit in the 80s? We know what you’re probably thinking. But, no, we’re not talking…
The Epistolary Lyric About a Dying Love Affair From Robert Smith and The Cure
Which version of Robert Smith and The Cure do you prefer? Do you like it when they show…
Revisiting The Eagles’ 5 No. 1 Hit Singles
Normally, we like to do articles that spotlight the five biggest hits of an artist or band’s career.…