Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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40 Years Ago: ELO Prompts Tom Petty’s ‘Change of Heart’
Jeff Lynne track from more than a decade earlier served as a key influence on this No. 21 hit.
Watch a Trailer for New U2 Documentary Featuring David Letterman
Film follows late-night host on a trip to Dublin, where Bono and the Edge deliver a live performance and discuss friendship.
45 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac and Eagles Shine at 1978 Grammys
Award show also made history as the only time a tie for Song of the Year occurred.
Elvis Costello Concludes 10-Night NYC Residency: Review
Run of shows included more than 200 songs from across his catalog.
See Never-Before-Seen Photos of the Band in 1971: Exclusive
The images were taken by legendary photographer Ernst Haas at the group's 1971 'Rock of Ages' run in New York City.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Announce New Album, ‘Weathervanes’
They'll also launch an extensive tour in March.
Graham Nash Announces New Album, ‘Now’
LP marks his first record of original material in seven years.
The Night Led Zeppelin Got Barred From Performing an Encore
Steel bar was literally placed between the band and an audience.
Roger Waters Defends David Gilmour’s Guitar Solos
Waters clarified an incorrect quoting and described his former Pink Floyd bandmate's work as "some of the very best guitar solos in the history of rock and roll."
David Crosby’s Parting Advice: ‘Don’t Lose Your Idealism’
"Just be patient and keep trying," he said. "If we quit trying, it all goes in the shitter."
R&B Pioneer Huey ‘Piano’ Smith Dead at 89
His 1957 hit "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" has been covered by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Grateful Dead, Aerosmith and others.
Bruce Springsteen Announces New North American Tour Dates
Next leg of 2023 run includes stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Toronto and more.
Noel Gallagher Announces Co-Headlining Tour With Garbage
Trek launches the same day Oasis founder will release his fourth solo album, 'Council Skies.'
Neil Young to Perform With David Crosby’s Son and Stephen Stills
Light Up the Blues charity show benefiting Autism Speaks will take place in April.
Meet U2’s New Drummer, Bram van den Berg
Dutch musician will fill in while Larry Mullen Jr. takes time off the road.
40 Years Ago: A Concert Film Showcases the Rolling Stones’ ’80s Excess
'Let's Spend the Night Together' traced the band's brightly colored 1981 tour of America.