Jed Gottlieb
Iron Maiden History Lessons: Songs About War, Religion and More
A dozen songs by the world's wisest metal band on subjects like the arts, history and religion.
Top 20 Fall Songs: Harvest Moons, Dead Leaves and November Rain
They tend to have a few touchstones: nostalgia, longing, acoustic guitar picking and a deep melancholy.
The History of Eddie Van Halen’s 12 Most Famous Guitars
The famous Frankenstrat is one of the many instruments the guitar wizard has played and designed.
40 American Thigh-Shaking Facts About AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’
Sessions were marked by bell sounds, studio tricks and even an intrusive crab.
10 Years Ago: ‘Rock Band’ Changes the Music Video Game Industry
Released in December 2007, 'Rock Band' built on 'Guitar Hero''s success by adding more instruments and new songs every week.
When Billy Joel Staged a One-Off Comeback With ‘Christmas in Fallujah’
His holiday-themed protest song with a 21-year-old unknown was an unexpected surprise.
When Eagles Returned to the Studio on ‘Long Road Out of Eden’
Fans got an early Halloween treat with their first new studio album in almost three decades.
Peter Wolf Looks Back on Tom Petty, Ahead to Possible HOF Entry
Peter Wolf has been spending a lot of time lately looking both forward and backward.
Pete Townshend Says He Was the Who’s ‘Timekeeper': Exclusive Interview
Pete Townshend is currently on the road for the Classic Quadrophenia tour.
Alice Cooper Says He Writes About ‘Characters People Can Relate To': Exclusive Interview
Alice Cooper is a nice guy. Yes, his lyrics say something different. But, honestly, the godfather of shock rock is as friendly as they come.
How ‘Lonesome Jubilee’ Became John Mellencamp’s Most Focused LP
Spinning out two Top 10 hits, this triple-platinum album became his most unified thematic and sonic vision.
5 Reasons the Cars Should Be in the Hall of Fame
We offer several good reasons why the Cars belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.