When Bob Dylan heard the Byrds do "Mr. Tambourine Man" for the first time, he had a surprisingly dumbfounded reaction.

The Byrds' founder talked to us about the origins of folk-rock, the allure of 12-string Rickenbackers and his eternal love of folk music ...

The British invasion was one of the biggest movements in musical history, and it was this classic that brought it to an end.

Tom Petty may have ruled the Heartbreakers with an iron fist, but he always learned how to get better from the best in the business.

English rock band the Searchers formed in 1959 as part of Liverpool’s Merseybeat scene, and they’ve stayed together for a ...

It’s the big reveal of Glastonbury’s worst kept secret. Yes, Patchwork are the cult Britpop-ish band, Pulp. “Did you know we ...

Twelve strings on a guitar make a fuller sound than six, as you might guess. All six strings are doubled with each of the lower four tuned to octaves of themselves which makes a distinctive sound. In ...

With four of his plays dominating the London stage this year, the Irish playwright explains why he is endlessly searching for ...

Feel the timeless blend of country and rock in Gram Parsons’ Hickory Wind, where heartfelt lyrics create a memorable musical ...

This Friday, July 4, the Beach Boys will make their first major live appearance since the death of founding band member, Brian Wilson.

Read the full lyrics of God Only Knows by The Beach Boys, a heartfelt classic with gentle melodies and touching, timeless ...

He was best known for one enduring TV theme, but he had a startlingly diverse career as a composer, arranger and conductor in ...