Rock and Roll

A New Biography Explores the Contradictory, Influential Life of Lou Reed

Will Hermes discussed his book about a musical legend

Taylor Swift's Concert Film Had a Huge Opening Weekend

A wildly successful tour leads to a wildly successful concert film

Were Oasis a Punk Band? Noel Gallagher Seems to Think So.

Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones....and Oasis?

A New Book Revisits Andy Summers’s Life in Photography

Guitars aren’t the only instrument he’s handy with

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Removes Jann Wenner From Board of Directors

The removal followed a controversial New York Times interview

We're Getting a Posthumous Jimmy Buffett Album in November

"Equal Strain on All Parts" is out on November 3

Coldplay Lawsuit From Former Manager Takes Unpleasant Turn

A high-profile lawsuit involving a relatively low-drama band

Tom Morello Helped Reopen the Nation's Only Unionized Strip Club

Morello was an early supporter of the Star Garden unionization effort

Alice Cooper Is Alienating a Lot of People This Week

His comments cost him at least one professional relationship

Dolly Parton’s Voice Is the Reason to Listen to Her “Let It Be” Cover

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are among the guests on the song

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Dolly Parton’s Voice Is the Reason to Listen to Her “Let It Be” Cover

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are among the guests on the song

Want to Buy Bob Dylan's Scottish Estate? Now You Can.

Dylan and his brother bought the place in 2006

Two Prince Rarities Are Now Available Digitally

The two tracks were shared with Paisley Park Celebration attendees in June

Mickey Hart Explored the Grateful Dead's Hip-Hop Side In 1974

A strange story of possible musical influences

Watch Hayley Williams Team With Foo Fighters for "My Hero"

The collaboration took place at this year's Bonnaroo

Roger Waters Faced Protests — One of them Onstage — at Frankfurt Concert

He also opted to not wear a controversial costume at the concert

Keanu Reeves Got the Band Back Together

Dogstar played their first show since 2002

The Open Casting Call to Play Michelle Zauner in a Movie Is Underway

It's the latest development for the screen adaptation of "Crying in H Mart"