"My roots are broad, and I’m a big believer that if you listen to one kind of music, you’re malnourished," said Paul Stanley.

While no one will confuse Gavin Rossdale, Joe Elliott, or Mick Jagger with a Yankee, they each front groups with a distinctly American sound.

One-hit wonders can be a window into understanding the pop music landscape in a certain year. So, what did they tell us in 1979?

Al Jarreau occupied the jazzier side of Yacht Rock. His 1983 hit single "Mornin'" became one of his most beloved songs.

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Many Lou Reed fans felt betrayed when 'Metal Machine Music' came out, but is it possible that there's more to it than noise?

Yes already had the musical virtuosity down pay. "I've Seen All Good People" showed they could bring the lyrical insight to go with it.

Artists who deliver an album that’s a bit of a commercial flop often struggle getting back to previous levels. Paul Simon followed up an LP that struggled to reach an audience with perhaps the biggest ...

In a new interview, Graham Nash’s said his top bucket list item would be duetting with Paul McCartney, and revealed the song he loves harmonizing to the most.

With everyone seemingly going country these days, here are four mainstream pop stars who got their start in Nashville before pivoting.

Critics called this Alanis Morissette "psychobabble" when it first came out, but that's a description she was willing to accept.