Rob Smith

40 Years Ago: The Tubes Clean Up Their ‘She’s a Beauty’ Video
They wanted a freak show, they wanted boobs. They got a sanitized carnival ride.

40 Years Ago: The Tubes Go ‘Outside Inside’ for Their Biggest LP
With David Foster producing, San Francisco art rockers created their biggest album and hit single, "She's a Beauty."

45 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Breaks Through With ‘Tuna Fish’
They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.

Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song
These tracks changed the game for hard rock in 1983.

Santana Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Carlos Santana & Co. have been supernatural musical shape-shifters for 26 albums. Here's how those records rank.

What a Wonderful Soundtrack: The Music of ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Companion to the Robin Williams film is a great snapshot of mid-'60s radio.

35 Years Ago: Laura Nyro Releases Album Todd Rundgren Quit
Rock legend tried to produce one of celebrated singer-songwriter's final records. It didn't go well.

Greta Van Fleet Announce Debut LP, ‘Anthem of the Peaceful Army’
Millennial rockers share title, artwork and track listing for their debut LP.

Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan Died by Drowning, Coroner Reports
Alcohol intoxication to blame for singer's death.

Metallica Announce ‘Definitive’ ‘ … And Justice for All’ Reissue
'Expanded' and 'Deluxe' sets to feature rarities and live material.

Elton John’s 40 Most Important Moments
As the singer embarks on a final tour, we look back at his career and personal highlights.

Queen Movie Soundtrack to Include Live Aid Performances, New Versions of Classics
Four songs from legendary set, plus live versions of old favorites, highlight the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack.