Photographer Martin Benjamin chronicled the Capital Region’s rock 'n' roll scene for more than 50 years. A new book and ...

The Top 50 American Rock Songs don’t necessarily scream “U.S.A.! U.S.A.!,” but there’s no mistaking the country of origin for ...

Carol Kaye’s refusal to accept Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is not a rejection of rock ‘n’ roll, but a reminder of what truly matters: the collective spirit; the unsung heroes; and the ...

WHO: 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live, comedian, writer, producer, and musician, Fred Armisen; all 1,900 musical guests' performances from SNL’s 50-year history WHAT: The official opening of ...

The 1950s saw rock ‘n’ roll burst onto the scene and change music forever. From Elvis Presley’s hip-shaking performances that scandalized parents and drove teens wild to Chuck Berry’s epic ...

Fred Armisen shares personal 'Saturday Night Live' memories as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens a new exhibit celebrating 50 years of show-stopping musical acts.

Des Moines native musician Taylor Mills spent more than a decade touring with Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who died Tuesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 82, and she was featured on Wilson ...

Brian Wilson, Beach Boy, Rock ’n’ Roll Visionary, Dies at 82 The sunshine in so many of his songs was his way of dealing with the pain of his personal life ...

Before the 1950s, guitars supported the band. By the end of the decade, they led it. This breakdown covers the rise of electric guitar heroes like Scotty Moore, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and ...

Since the hard rock band Kiss wrapped its final tour, Gene Simmons, Kiss’s co-founding singer-bassist, has continued to play shows with his own band while also tending to his many other interests.

The 50s may not feel like the decade with the most amazing rock and roll choices, but without that decade, we may not have the genre at all.