To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.

It was one of this band's only No. 1 singles to chart in the United States.

I don't know about you, but I love it when artists create the most bizarre music videos for their hit songs. Whether it's a psychedelic mashup of vibrant animations or a cinematic portrayal of complex ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

When the Beatles broke up in 1970, they figured it was the end of the story. But they got that wrong. Over 50 years later, John, Paul, George, and Ringo are more influential, famous, beloved than ever ...