Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

When it comes to making a great cover song, hardcore bands typically take one of two approaches. Some will use the cover to shine a light on an influential act that helped shape their own sound.

"As Tears Go By" was a top-10 hit for the famed English singer Marianne Faithfull, and came out before the Stones released the song themselves. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is one ...

For so many women in music, and in particular rock 'n' roll, it's not uncommon to look around and find yourself the only woman in the room. Even those who are now world famous — perhaps those people ...

There was a time when the guitar was more of a background instrument in a pop music ensemble. In the early part of the 20th century, pianos and saxes were more likely to stand out as the showy lead ...

It’s hard to go from a loud, house-frame shaking rock band to a nuanced, delicate acoustic outfit. It’s why so many guitar teachers tell their pupils to learn on an acoustic six-string. Then once ...