If ever a back catalogue epitomised the American Dream, it’s the albums of Van Halen.

In 1975, familiar faces dominated the album charts as artists including Elton John, Chicago, Paul McCartney and Olivia Newton-John — all of whom had No. 1 albums the previous year — returned to the ...

John Lennon may have opened the lyrical playing field with The Beatles, but this rock and roll pioneer was unsurpassed in his book.

It remains a fascinating exercise to wonder how John Lennon and Paul McCartney felt about each other’s songs. Bands, and ...

The Beatles 'White Album' was a triumph of experimentation and songwriting genius, but George Harrison found much of the ...

They took their cues from Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Carl Perkins, Motown and, of course, Elvis Presley, and gifted us with some of the greatest songs ever recorded. With that in mind, let's riffle ...

Two of The Beatles' biggest albums, Abbey Road and their 1 compilation, both return to a pair of charts in the U.K., while ...

George Harrison’s contribution to the band would be completely reassessed and his songs, such as Something and While My Guitar Gently Weeps, would be recognised as some of The Beatles’ greatest works.

The middle eight, often called the bridge, stands out as one of the most crucial yet somehow underrated parts of pop-rock songwriting. Perhaps no band took more advantage of the opportunities afforded ...

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds, died Tuesday. He was 82.

Explore the legendary bands that shaped music history with their greatest hits. Discover timeless songs from rock, pop, and ...