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Van Halen’s ‘Diver Down’: A Track-By-Track Guide
Van Halen's Diver Down was a masterclass in making a lot out of a little.
The band had only itself to blame for the rushed circumstances of its fifth album. When Van Halen wrapped the Fair Warning tour in late…
The Story Behind George Thorogood’s ‘Bad to the Bone’
The first original song that George Thorogood ever wrote was "Bad to the Bone." Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the track is still omnipresent on classic rock radio and has been used in countless movies and television shows. Not…
John Mellencamp’s ‘American Fool’: Beyond ‘Jack and Diane’
There's a famous story about a record company executive — wearing a pink shirt, a crucial detail — dropping in on John Mellencamp's (still going by John Cougar back then) American Fool recording sessions at Cherokee Studios in…
Listen to Timothy B. Schmit’s New Single ‘Heartbeat’
Timothy B. Schmit has released "Heartbeat," the second single from his upcoming album, Day by Day.
The R&B-tinged song is accompanied by a lyric video, which can be viewed below.
Last month, Schmit released the first single,…
15 Years Ago: Vinnie Paul Triumphs Over Grief With ‘Hellyeah’
Vinnie Paul thought he would never play music again after the death of his brother and bandmate, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on Dec. 8, 2004.
The Abbott brothers formed Damageplan following the dissolution of Pantera,…