Gregg Allman, Southern Rock Pioneer, Dies at 69
Gregg Allman, whose hard-jamming, bluesy sextet the Allman Brothers Band was the pioneering unit in the Southern rock explosion of the '70s, died Saturday due to complications from liver cancer, his…
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Album Review: ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,’ 50th Anniversary Editions
Think about it: At 50, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is on equal plane with Dixieland jazz. After all, for those who purchased the Beatles' 1967 opus, 1917 felt just as remote. All the more…
The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Revisited: Giles Martin Takes on ‘Humbling’ Task
"A splendid time was guaranteed for all," as Apple/Capitol unveiled a new 50th-anniversary remix of the Beatles' landmark recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" to a small invited audience…
N.W.A, David Bowie, Talking Heads, ‘All Things Considered’ Join National Recording Registry
A breadth of historic material, from 1888 wax cylinders to hard rock, new wave and rap of the late 20th century, has joined the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. The newly announced…
An Appreciation: How Chuck Berry Created the Template for Rock ‘n’ Roll
With his debut single "Maybellene," Chuck Berry, who died on Saturday at 90, arrived fully formed, artistically complete, revolutionary and prophetic. Though he came to be known as the poet laureate…
Chuck Berry, Key Pioneer of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dies at 90
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Chuck Berry, the rock 'n' roll pioneer who established the form and the themes of the music with his slyly funny, rhythmically propulsive '50s hits, such as "Maybellene,"…
Grammy Awards: Adele, Chance the Rapper, David Bowie Dominate on an Emotionally-Charged Night
Adele swept through another trifecta of top awards at the 59th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, repeating her 2012 triumph in three of the four top categories and winning all five of her…
Adele Takes Two Trophies at Early Grammy Ceremony, Beyonce Wins for ‘Formation’ Video
Adele claimed the highest-profile wins at the afternoon Premiere Ceremony of the 59th Grammy Awards, held Sunday at the Microsoft Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The pop superstar’s inescapable No…
Recording Academy President Sings Praises of Organization’s Efforts Outside Grammys
While the industry is just days away from celebrating the Grammy Awards, Recording Academy president Neil Portnow likes to remind observers that his organization's multifaceted mandate is more than…
2017 Grammy Awards: Adele, Beyonce Lead Nominations
It will be a diva duel at the 59th annual Grammy Awards: Hip-hop queen Beyonce is headed for a face-off with British pop superstar Adele in three of the four top categories. Meghan Trainor, the 2016…
Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen Dies at 82
Leonard Cohen, the Canadian poet and novelist who became a singular international presence as a singer-songwriter, died on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles. He was 82. A statement on his official Facebook page…
