How Jimmy Cliff rose from grinding poverty to become reggae legend who blazed a trail for Bob Marley

REGGAE legend Jimmy Cliff lived by the words of one of his most famous songs: You Can Get It If You Really Want. The Jamaican ...

It’s a Love That Lasts Forever: How ‘Anthology’ Redefined The Beatles Story

Anthology holds up as the definitive Beatles documentary, told by all four in their own words. Part of what made it so innovative — and keeps it so fresh today — is that it’s just them. No narrator, ...

Over 50 Years Later, This No. 1 Rolling Stones Album is Still Their Greatest of All Time

Decades on, Sticky Fingers is still arguably the Rolling Stones’ finest No. 1 record, showcasing their rawest, most iconic ...

This Rolling Stones Song Feels Perfect For Thanksgiving Dinner From Start To Finish

The Rolling Stones' You Can't Always Get What You Want and its positive perspective is perfect for Thanksgiving and being grateful.
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On This Day in 1974, The Rolling Stones Hit No. 1 With Mick Taylor’s Final Album—Signaling a Turning Point for the Band

It’s Only Rock ’N Roll became the fourth of eight consecutive Stones albums to hit No.1 in the U.S. It fell just short of the top spot in the Stones’ home country, peaking at No. 2 in the United ...
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“How Dumb of Me”: The Critical Mistake Tom Petty Made When Writing for Stevie Nicks, and the Fate of the Song He Came Up With

Tom Petty realized he was going about writing a song for Stevie Nicks all wrong. So, he decided to trade her tracks instead.

The devastating personal pain behind one of Radiohead’s most affecting songs

The melancholy masterpiece was a highlight of the group’s last album to date, and was accompanied by a surreal Paul Thomas ...

Oasis Honor Stone Roses Bassist ‘Mani’ With ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’ in Brazil

Oasis dedicated 'Live Forever' and 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' to late bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, who was 'our friend, our hero,' Liam Gallagher said.