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Lou Reed selects the greatest-ever songs to be produced by his beloved home city of New York, highlighting its musical history and cultural significance.

Lou Reed might have been a massive fan of Bob Dylan, but that didn't mean he wasn't afraid of taking the mick out of his distinctive vocal style.

These famed classic concept albums are some of the best to come out of the country, punk, and rock music genres.

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The 1990s were a special time. It might have been the decade with the most robust amount of musical choices. There was a giant swath of genres—from rock to alternative to rap to electronic to grunge ...

Noted British singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithful died at age 78 in London while in the company of her family on ...

That was probably the first time we started to get calculating in that sense.” Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr is acknowledging a pivotal moment in Simple Minds’ career. Rock stars will cite all manner ...

Discover the story behind Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day'—a love song tinged with melancholy and the legacy of a deeply flawed artist. From its minimalist lyrics to its profound emotions, this track ...

On the 50th anniversary of his Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis picks five of his favorite all-star duets: Aretha and Alicia, Whitney and Natalie, more!