A short-lived rock supergroup got together for the purpose of charity, resulting in a killer cover of Deep Purple's "Smoke On ...

This Creedence Clearwater Revival song ranks among the best of all time, but John Fogerty thinks he could have done better.

Mary Chapin Carpenter shares 'personal' story behind her new album in an exclusive interview with American Songwriter.

Linda Ronstadt made a bold and contradictory statement about her role in music and her feelings about her own voice.

At the height of their fame in 1984, Motley Crue and Black Sabbath joined forces for the Shout at the Devil Tour. As the heavy metal pioneers took their final bow, Crue bassist Nikki Sixx reminisced ...

That history became “California Girls,” released July 12, 1965, as part of The Beach Boys’ ninth studio album, Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) Reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s easily ...

Eventually, the legendary crooner crossed paths with record producer Sam Phillips, who launched Sun Record Company in 1952. Initially, Phillips wanted the 19-year-old to make demos of songs meant for ...

George Harrison might have been known for being quiet, but he certainly wasn't quiet in an interview published on this day in 1997.

The Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love reveals the songs he sang with Brian Wilson just three weeks before the icon's death.

The Isle of Wight Festival, 1970, was an incredible experience. These four performances made the fest legendary.

Some of the most insane rock moments of all time have been forgotten, so let's refresh your memory. They really got wild back in the day.

Dozens of ticketless Oasis fans attempted to climb the walls at the band's recent homecoming show in Manchester.