Tom Petty: The Soundtrack of our Lives
Tom Petty's unique, tuneful brand of heartland rock was a vital part of many rock fans' lifelong playlists.
In Tribute
That Ribbon of Highway: Sharon Jones Re-shapes Woody Guthrie’s Song
Sharon Jones and Woodie Guthrie knew: great songs belong to everybody.
The Last Gunfighter: Songwriter Guy Clark Passes Away at 74
The man whose songs were recorded by Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, David Allan Coe, The Highwaymen, and countless others succumbs to time’s cruel cue that the only token of permanence we have to offer are the effects of shared moments and memories.
Remembering Prince
Prince’s passing feels more significant and deserving of commemoration because his artistry felt so all-encompassing that even his music, in all its purple majesty, couldn’t contain it.
Five ‘Revolver’-era Songs That Prove George Martin’s Impact on the Music World
Revolver marks the moment the Beatles leaped forward to become the most influential studio artists in rock 'n' roll history. George Martin had a huge role in that progression.
Jack Bruce: The Thinking Man’s Golden God
Jack Bruce didn’t need music videos, laser shows, dry ice, PR Kits, and crowd-pleasing pyrotechnics. He was too busy being one of the very best musicians in the business.
Requiem for Perfection: R.I.P. iPod Classic
Last week, Apple answered the question "Why mess with perfection?" by quietly killing off the iPod Classic.
Remembering Michael Johns
PopMatters takes a look back on the music of the all-too-soon departed Michael Johns, an Idol in the truest sense of the word.
The Legacy of Kurt Cobain
Twenty years since the world learned of Kurt Cobain's death, what impact does he have on rock music today?
Lou Reed Owned the ’70s
Perhaps because it represented his formation as a solo artist, his manifestation of “Lou Reed”, as opposed to “Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground”, Reed owned the '70s more than any other decade.