Ever since Elvis and The Beatles spawned an army of imitators, tribute bands have been popular. Why are they having a moment now like never before?

He inspired many generations of musicians around the world, but what we'll remember most is his humility, kindness, and sense of purpose ...

Boasting eight top 10 projects on the Reggae Albums chart and three Billboard Hot 100 hits - "Wonderful World" (No. 25), "Clearly" (No. 18) and 1970's "Come Into My Life" (No. 89) - Jimmy Cliff has ...

Connie Francis, 87. The wholesome pop star’s 1950s and ’60s hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” — the ...

In 1989, composer Sammy Fain, who wrote some of the most enduring hits of the century, died in Los Angeles at age 87. Fain wrote "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing," "I’ll Be Seeing You," "That Old ...

The year 2025 proved a period of profound reflection and significant change, as the world bid farewell to several influential ...

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died in February, their passing initially shrouded in mystery.

The Jam played their last gig; Aretha Franklin made her New York stage debut; Elvis Presley started a 20-week run at No. 1 on ...

Johnny Cash had a simple explanation for legal and geographical inaccuracies in "Folsom Prison Blues", released on 1955.

We don’t need it. We absolutely, positively don’t need it. We are satiated. Satisfied. When the dessert cart rolls by, we can pat our stomachs confidently. This ...

The Summer of Love kicked off in San Francisco in 1967, but in 1966, a few musicians were already ahead of the game with ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...