Born Sept. 9, 1941 in Dawson, Georgia, Otis Redding broke racial barriers and wrote the blueprint for soul music in his short life. Tragically, the 26-year-old died in a plane crash near Madison, ...

December, the inside of Brodie’s Seaport in Salem was anything but chilly. The dance floor pulsed with energy as The B-Side ...

In the age of streaming, reissues are literally a volume business. Of 2025’s 10 best archival collections and anniversary ...

Here's a look back at The Pretenders’ 1983 song “2000 Miles,” the classic Christmas tune that was inspired by a band tragedy.

The British band Fine Young Cannibals seemingly disappeared at the height of success -- a double-platinum album and chart-topping hits such as "She Drives Me Crazy" and "Good Thing." A new compilation ...

Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers popularised a song that was covered by singers ranging from James Brown to Bruce Springsteen ...

The Dallas venue, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has hosted a diverse array of acts – from Bob Wills and ...

It’s been 40 years since Bob Dylan’s “Biograph” became the first CD box set to be released and there’s still gold to be mined, in some cases musically and most definitely financially. At least there ...

As we head into December 2025, both Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms are in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 — for 1958’s ...

Memphis, Tennessee stands as a musical mecca where legends were born, where blues wail from doorways after dark, and where the soundtrack of American history plays on repeat through streets steeped in ...

Midtown Memphis offers tree-lined streets where historic bungalows and foursquares stand proud, many with the kind of architectural details that modern builders charge premiums to replicate.

Create a perfect new year songs playlist with classic hits, party anthems, and uplifting songs that set mood for an ...