
Eric Clapton’s racist rant that changed British rock
Fifty years ago, Rock Against Racism was formed in reaction to a rising wave of far-right sentiment in the United Kingdom

Fifty years ago, Rock Against Racism was formed in reaction to a rising wave of far-right sentiment in the United Kingdom

On the heels of a tour and Oscar nomination for the ‘One Battle After Another’ soundtrack — and amid criticism of his rejection of the Israel cultural boycott — the musician releases ‘Ranjha’ with Shye Ben Tzur and The Rajasthan Express

It’s been 40 years since ‘Dirty Work’, the album that almost broke up Mick Jagger and Keith Richards’ band but, in time, ended up representing the turning point that saved and reconciled the band

It’s been 50 years since the debut album of the group that invented punk, although their legacy in style and merchandising eclipsed their actual success on stage

The one-time British indie pop star now teaches English classes and in February celebrates the 40th anniversary of her iconic group with a Spanish tour

The Hawaiian musician is finishing what will be his first album in a decade. He has won 16 Grammy Awards and has had nine number-one hits to his name

In December 1985, the attempted suicides of two young people (one of whom died) was blamed on the subliminal messages supposedly contained in the song ‘Better by You Better than Me’

‘Saving All My Love for You’ propelled the singer to global fame in 1985, but behind that tender ballad lay a secret story that would shape her career and her fate

Thirty years ago, Michael Stipe’s band wrapped up the concert series for ‘Monster’ … almost by a miracle. This is the story of an experience that crowned them as the great rock band of the 1990s, despite countless tragedies and close calls

The Californian band, famous for its improvisational style and devoted Deadheads, played their final concert on July 9, 1995

‘Pavements,’ by Alex Ross Perry, has just premiered in the US and recounts, in a very peculiar way, the singular career of a band that has spent decades running from success — only to keep stumbling into it

‘Brothers in Arms,’ the album that consolidated and ended the band, turns 40 and is being reissued as a luxury item. Its legacy still resonates on platforms like Spotify, but a massive tour and an overly classic sound divided (and still divides) critics

In April 2000, the band sued a website for copyright infringement. They won, but their popularity was seriously affected and they didn’t achieve much: Napster had already dictated how we would listen to music in the 21st century

Led by Dan Reynolds, the group is often dismissed by critics for producing formulaic stadium rock, yet they continue to captivate millions, making them the most successful rock outfits of their generation

Billy Corgan’s band produced classics in the 1990s, but the dawn of the 21st century turned them into an experimental and confusing group even for their own fans, although others point to their vision when it comes to understanding rock and the influence of the internet in today’s world

Twenty years after his last album, the Oscar-winning — and controversial — actor returns to music, reminding the world that before he became a Hollywood superstar, he was one of the pioneers who helped bring rap into the mainstream

It’s been three decades since the young Canadian rocker made a splash with a hit record. She proved that women who sing about their intimacy and problems could sell tens of millions of albums. A new tour will put the power of her legacy to the test

All of these artists emerged in the early 21st century in the UK, enjoying tremendous sales and accolades. However, behind their talent and success, they were also suffering from demons that the music industry has long ignored — or even profited from

The group led by Chris Martin celebrates its quarter-century milestone by concluding a record-breaking tour, although it has received increasingly negative reviews from critics

The White Stripes’ most iconic track began in underground clubs, found its way into football stadiums by sheer chance, and was eventually appropriated by political groups

The group’s biggest hit from 1978 has come back to the forefront due to its unexpected use at Donald Trump’s political rallies and the reaction of its controversial co-writer to those who claim it as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community

Not too long ago, the British-Sri Lankan artist represented the future of music, with innovative productions and groundbreaking political messages. Today, her music has taken a backseat to the headlines she generates

While rumors of a possible new record continue to grow, ‘Chinese Democracy’ remains one of the great monumental failures of this century — a misstep that marked a before and after in the history of contemporary music

The Manchester group was hailed in the late 1980s as the iconic British band for a disenchanted generation. When they released their second album 30 years ago, everything fell apart

Forty years after starting his career, the artist — who changed his name to Sananda Maitreya — continues to release albums and give concerts, but he has never regained his superstar status

It’s been 50 years since the release of ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’, the band’s last work with Peter Gabriel. For many experts, it was also the last record of a genre that continues to inspire fans today

The classic record by the Boss became the biggest-selling album in the world in 1985 and paved the way to superstardom and political activism for the New Jersey native