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We dig back into one of classic rock's great one-hit wonders and the turmoil behind the scenes that occurred before and after ...

T his pop star is actually way more of a rock music artist than it may seem. Since the end of classic rock in the late '80s and early '90s, the music industry has been way more dominated by pop stars.

While rock and roll may seem to be fading in the UK, our list of the top 20 greatest bands of all time proves that the genre ...

Urban's Friday night performance featured extended guitar solos, crowd interaction, and a mix of new material and classic ...

Guitar hero and YouTube sensation Sophie Lloyd picks out the solos that changed her life - featuring Guns N' Roses, Pink ...

New generation pop heroes like Charli XCX drew bigger crowds, but nothing beats classic songs performed with passion and ...

With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts – at least until that wayward cousin ...

The Kinks, from the British Invasion, evolved steadily over time. They stayed true to their roots but still tried new things ...

Well, Charli xcx has a lot to live up to. CMAT’s afternoon set on the Pyramid Stage threw down a rhinestone gauntlet to the ...