Music can heal. That’s the story and the line rolled out by innumerable songwriters and artists over the years. The medium allows for the expression of…
Back in June, Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine announced that he’d recently been diagnosed with throat cancer, prompting the cancellation of some scheduled concerts as he…
The weather is cooling — in some places, at least, everything is blanketed in pumpkin spice and the holiday season is coming into view once again.…
Rod Stewart recently dropped a bit of news folks weren’t exactly expecting: He’s cancer-free, after beating diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago. This came as a…
On Sept. 6, The Highwomen released their anticipated full-length album. The country/indie supergroup featuring Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires has amassed a…
Joan Jett and the Hunt for the ‘Perfect’ Guitar (The Interview)
“(Joan) Jett is always the coolest person in the room, and an inspiration to anyone who feels like an outsider…
Top 11
Top 11 Songs About Music
Below, enjoy a selection of some of the most notable songs about music ever recorded…
Top 11 Songs By Bands with Animal Names
This month’s Top 11 is a list of some of the most noteworthy songs recorded…
Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Janis Joplin’
Janis Joplin was called “the greatest white urban blues and soul singer of her generation”…
Behind the Curtain: Connecting with Guitar God George Lynch, Circa 1987
For this month’s Behind the Curtain entry, Steve Rosen recounts his experience interviewing — and…
True Music
Janis Joplin was called “the greatest white urban blues and soul singer of her generation” by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted her in 1995. Joplin’s powerful, gritty vocals made songs like “Piece of My Heart,” “Ball and Chain,” “Summertime” and “Me and Bobby McGee” uniquely her own. Joplin, who died in 1970 at age 27 of an accidental drug overdose, burst on the music scene in 1966 as vocalist of San Francisco’s Big Brother and the Holding Company. The band’s manager, Chet Helms, encouraged its members to make Joplin their lead singer. Joplin’s triumphant performances at…
