EXCLUSIVE: Billy Idol overdosed on heroin before Top Of The Pops then came huge turning point

As a new documentary sheds light on Billy Idol's incredible life, the legendary rocker tells of the drugs that threatened to "ruin" his career - and the time he came close to death ...

Bob Dylan’s 30-Year-Old Album Debuts On Several Charts At Once

Bob Dylan’s MTV Unplugged debuts on multiple charts in the U.K., including the Official Vinyl Albums, Official Physical ...

Who Are the ‘Big 4′ of ’80s London Bands?

The ’80s in London had a little something for everyone. On the one hand, you had the continuation of punk rock in bands like ...
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3 Classic Rock Songs From 1981 That Still Shake the Ground We Stand On

Even if you weren't alive to hear them debut in 1981, these classic rock songs likely still make it to your regular rotation today.

15 must-see concerts at Boston’s top venues for spring 2026

(Sites include Berklee Performance Center, Club Passim, House of Blues, Leader Bank Pavilion, MGM Music Hall, Orpheum, Regattabar, Roadrunner, Scullers, TD Garden, Wang Theatre, and The Wilbur. Check ...

Billy Idol lands Rock Hall nomination as new documentary hits theaters

Billy Idol is back in the spotlight with a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and a new documentary, "Billy Idol Should Be ...

Blondie's 1981 No. 1 Hit Quietly Introduced World to Mainstream Rap

In 1981, the band Blondie topped the Billboard charts with the song “Rapture.” The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 28, 1981, and stayed there for two weeks. The song, written by ...