New Year's Eve. A hot club, and even hotter party. A snobby doorman refusing entry. All of these led to the creation of a ...

Editor’s Note. This post, from way back in 2022, is perfect to bring back in time for Halloween. And if you want to learn more, CultureSonar is hosting a free Fab Four Master Class, “Another Clue for ...

Elvis Costello made a name with The Attractions. The relationship has gone through changes, most especially in the 1990s.

They were stars in life, and some rock stars just can't leave the stage. Here are spooky tales of how music icons just go ...

The seemingly-last minute rooftop show by the Beatles required lots of little logistical moves, any one of which could've ...

At the height of his "Ziggy" period, Bowie took this drawling Louisiana artist under his wing. The results were...interesting ...

Talent booker Vicki Wickham played a huge role in getting BBC exposure for big names -- as well as shepherding Dusty ...

Dots Will Echo released a power-pop song that should've been much bigger. But this NJ band only made waves...in Scandinavia.

Rush had the talent. They just needed a smart strategy to get signed in America. Here's how it went down (by the guy who did ...

Classical music has long underpinned the skill set of many classic rock artists -- and has been the basis of several classic ...

Throughout music history, bands have been formed by members who were friends or perhaps created by ambitious producers looking for the next Big Sensation. On the other hand, there are also bands that ...

Rockabilly has always been the unruly kid in the rock ’n’ roll family — the one with the greased‑back hair, the twitchy leg, and the grinding guitar. Born in the mid‑1950s, revived with surprising ...