Some books give Smith's birthdate as Dec. 8, 1925, but more recent sources cite 1928 as his birth year. Regardless, the late musician always delivered the goods, even as the beats behind him changed.

Most conversations, and by far the loudest, about Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs focus on bands passed over for induction. Or those who’ve never been nominated. But there’s another kind of Rock Hall ...

Stray Cats, the trio who revived rockabilly in the 1980s, are not going to "Rock This Town," after all. According to a social media post, frontman Brian Setzer's illness has forced the cancellation of ...

Frehley and the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist for the rock band KISS, has died at age 74. His death was confirmed in a statement ...

At a glance, Kiss’s influence on Mötley Crüe is readily apparent. Just like Kiss, Mötley Crüe wore makeup, platform shoes, and dark hair while performing. “[When] I grew up, I loved KISS,” Mötley Crüe ...

Rock music entered a world-changing evolution in the 1960s. The age of rock and roll began to give way to totally new subgenres, from hard rock to psychedelia. A few bands that launched in the 60s ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its billing for its 2025 induction ceremony. Among the names included ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is honoring Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, and other musicians this year. Michael Kovac/Getty; Scott Kirkland/Disney via Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic The first batch of performers ...

College rock was notorious for finding underground rock bands and giving them a platform that in some cases turned into eventual mainstream success. Here, we're giving some appreciation for the often ...

From psychedelic soundscapes to post-punk revivals, these groups have defined rock in the new millennium! Join us as we count down our picks for the best rock bands of the modern era. Our list ...

An undisclosed number of cats perished in a Tuesday morning fire at the Crazy Critter Crick Farm & Sanctuary near Glen Rock, according to reports. The fire, which was reported at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 19, ...