Chris Stein and Mike Chapman Revisit 'Heart of Glass' at 40
We spoke with Blondie's guitarist and producer about the controversial No. 1 hit, "Heart of Glass.'
Anniversaries
How Tom Petty's 'Songs From the Garage' Became 'Full Moon Fever'
When the Heartbreakers frontman finally released his debut solo album in April 1989, it had been subjected to delays by a label that didn’t hear any singles.
How Tom Petty Mourned Vinyl on 'Full Moon Fever' Bonus Track
The rocker's short message was a tongue-in-cheek criticism of the transition to CDs.
Revisiting Queen's First Show With Adam Lambert
Singer made concert debut with band at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2011.
How Eric Carr Narrowly Avoided Becoming Kiss' 'Chicken Man'
Congratulations, you're in Kiss! Here's your big orange chicken costume.
How 'Dear Mr. Fantasy' Become Traffic's 'Milestone' Song
"I knew it wasn't just a good piece or a good track for a record."
How John Lennon Told the Story of His Love for Yoko Ono in Song
These narratives continued through a posthumous album released years after the ex-Beatles star's murder.
40 Years Ago: Milton Berle Gets Banned From 'Saturday Night Live'
There was a clash of cultures when the show biz legend hosted a hip comedy show.
How a Rule Change Helped Topple a Signature Beatles Chart Record
The mark stood for more than a half century, until 'Billboard' updated the way songs enter the Hot 100.
The Confusing History of the Ramones’ Horror Song ‘Pet Sematary'
Inaccuracies surround the making of one of the band’s biggest hits.