A Firm Defense of the Firm's Underrated LP 'Mean Business'A Firm Defense of the Firm's Underrated LP 'Mean Business'Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers' second collaborative record is better than critics remember.Rob SmithRob Smith
35 Years Ago: 'Pretty in Pink' Explores Teen Romance 35 Years Ago: 'Pretty in Pink' Explores Teen Romance Every character in the writer's most mature teen romance has something in common: Nobody is getting the love they want, need and think they deserve.Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
40 Years Ago: Billy Idol Leaves Generation X For Solo Stardom40 Years Ago: Billy Idol Leaves Generation X For Solo StardomHe took their manager, their producer and their final single, which he remixed into a U.S. dance hit. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Did Bruce Springsteen Tip Off His Infidelity on 'One Step Up'?Did Bruce Springsteen Tip Off His Infidelity on 'One Step Up'?Emotional 1987 song may have touched on his own personal turmoil at the time. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How the Who Scored a Final Hit With 'You Better You Bet'How the Who Scored a Final Hit With 'You Better You Bet'This was one of the few times in the early '80s when Pete Townshend shared a truly great track with the band. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How AC/DC’s ‘Hell’s Bells’ Left Brian Johnson ‘Heartbroken’How AC/DC’s ‘Hell’s Bells’ Left Brian Johnson ‘Heartbroken’Singer recalls former bandmate’s negative reaction to first listen.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Michael McDonald Told the Doobie Brothers They Were DoneWhen Michael McDonald Told the Doobie Brothers They Were DoneSinger recalls moment that led to 1982 split, and understands why he wasn’t part of reunion five years later.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Melvins Talk Kiss: Fandom, Covers, Sharing the Stage and MoreThe Melvins Talk Kiss: Fandom, Covers, Sharing the Stage and MoreThe Melvins talk about covering, opening for and performing onstage with Kiss. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How 'Weird Al' Yankovic Geared Up in ‘Another One Rides the Bus'How 'Weird Al' Yankovic Geared Up in ‘Another One Rides the Bus'What started as a live radio performance became an underground hit. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Watch Peter Frampton Cover Roxy Music's 'Avalon' for New AlbumWatch Peter Frampton Cover Roxy Music's 'Avalon' for New AlbumSong will be released as part of guitarist's upcoming 'Frampton Forgets the Words' LP. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin