Hot For Teacher: Van Halen’s Lesson In Tongue-In-Cheek Rock
Its promo video caused controversy, but Hot For Teacher found Van Halen once again at the top of the hard-rock class.
Oh Father: The Story Behind Madonna’s Most Revealing Ballad
A song from Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ album, Oh Father redefined what a Madonna single could be, and it has enjoyed a surprising afterlife.
Peter Tosh: The Bush Doctor’s Life, Music, Influence And Legacy
After finding fame with The Wailers, Peter Tosh struck out on his own. His uncompromising voice continues to resonate today.
Gary Kemp At 65: From Spandau Ballet Icon To ‘Rockonteurs’ Host
The creative force behind New Romantic icons Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp endures today as one of the elder statesmen of pop music.
‘No Quarter: Jimmy Page And Robert Plant UnLedded’: How The Led Zeppelin Legends Reclaimed Their Past
Though not a fully-fledged Led Zeppelin project, the MTV-sponsored ‘UnLedded’ event brokered one of rock’s most seismic reunions.
‘Embryonic’: How The Flaming Lips Birthed A Psych-Rock Monster
Conceived in a fit of wild abandon, The Flaming Lips’ freakish double album, ‘Embryonic’, emerged at a time of change for the group.
I Feel For You: The Prince Song That Gave Chaka Khan A Global Mega-Hit
Originally written by Prince, I Feel For You became a smash after Chaka Khan recorded a hip-hop-inspired version featuring Melle Mel.
‘Chocolate And Cheese’: Behind Ween’s Deliciously Weird Cult Classic
Bizarrely eclectic and grotesquely absurd, ‘Chocolate And Cheese’ saw Ween go from lo-fi oddballs to a roly-poly professional studio band.
Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Madonna’s Most Critical Reinvention
The lead single from Madonna’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ album, Secret realigned the “Queen Of Pop”’s musical career in the mid-90s.
‘ART OFFFICIAL AGE’: How Prince Reasserted His Relevance In The Digital Era
An album that found Prince contemplating his place in the world, ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ is a late-period highlight from The Purple One.
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