Rumor Debunked: Michael Jackson Never Sang on a Doobie Brothers Record
Rumor has it that Michael Jackson secretly recorded background vocals for the Doobie Brothers' hit 'Minute by Minute' record. Rumors aren't always true. Continue reading…
View ArticleLed Zeppelin Announces 'IV' and 'Houses of the Holy' Box Set Date and Details
Led Zeppelin continues its album-by-album reissue project with sets devoted to 'IV' and 'Houses of the Holy.' Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen Pete Townshend and Keith Moon Joined Eric Clapton Onstage
They left the guitarist with a toy ukulele broken over his head. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Jim Morrison's Drunken Outburst Almost Got a Plane Turned Around
A delayed flight leads to big trouble for the Doors frontman. Continue reading…
View ArticleThat Time the Beatles Were Offered $30 Million to Reunite
On Jan. 16, 1976, promoter Bill Sargent made a reunion offer that only the Beatles could refuse. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Story of Led Zeppelin's Most Diverse LP, 'Houses of the Holy'
After releasing four records in just under three years, they were finally afforded a bit of breathing room. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day Harry Chapin Died
He was only 38 years old when a tractor-trailer collided with his car the Long Island Expressway. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: Billy Idol Rides ‘Mony Mony’ to No. 1
At the height of his popularity, Billy Idol took a live cover of Tommy James's "Mony Mony" to the top of the American charts - and helped inspire a lewd chant. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: The Beach Boys Release Their Last No. 1, ‘Kokomo’
Brian Wilson didn’t even recognize it as his band’s work, but the 'Cocktail' soundtrack song briefly returned the group to paradise. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeatles Prude Thought ‘Hey Jude’ Label Was Too Rude
Letter from 1968 reveals U.S. exec’s concern over single because Apple artwork looked “pornographic.” Continue reading…
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