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Chris Ford
40 Years Ago: The Day Motley Crue Were Born
A group of fellows came together to party in January 1981. Oh, and they formed a rock band.
David Bowie, Actor: A Complete Look at His Film and TV Career
David Bowie had nearly as many on-screen personas as he did musical ones. That added another dimension to a career that can’t be defined solely by albums and songs.
Throwback Thursday: Green Day Take the Late Night TV Stage in 1994
Is it just me, or did Billie Joe Armstrong look cooler with blonde hair?
Faith No More Unveil New Track, ‘Superhero’ + ‘Sol Invictus’ Album Cover
Fans of heavy guitars, thumpy bass lines and big keyboard swells have something new in which they might revel.
Alice In Chains Set to Play Halftime at NFC Championship Game
A Wisconsin radio station may have done more harm than good when they banned all Seattle music from their broadcasts, because now Alice In Chains are involved.
Washington, D.C. Public Library Creates Punk Rock Archive
Our nation's lawmakers have to share Washington, D.C. with a diverse group of residents.
Throwback Thursday: Nirvana Wishes You a Merry Christmas
How the heck does Dave Grohl not know 'Joy to the World'?
Mad Season (Feat. Chris Cornell) Reuniting for Performance at ‘Sonic Evolution’
With Soundgarden crooner Chris Cornell filling in for the late Layne Staley, Mad Season is coming together for one show.
Smashing Pumpkins Take Over Led Zeppelin-Themed Tea Shop In NYC
The Smashing Pumpkins have a new album coming out tomorrow, but if you're in New York today, you can pick it up a day early.
New Kickstarter Campaign Wants to Help You Make Your Own Records
A new Kickstarter campaign is now looking to take the DIY record-making attitude a step further.
Throwback Thursday: Soundgarden Perform ‘Jesus Christ Pose’ In 1992
People may say that attention spans are at an all-time low these days, but the person who edited this video back in 1992 might argue differently.
Throwback Thursday: Weezer Perform ‘Undone — The Sweater Song’ In 1994
To be fair, lots of people who were around in 1994 had embarrassing haircuts.