How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With ‘Diamonds and Pearls’How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With ‘Diamonds and Pearls’After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Prince ‘Abhorred’ Compulsory License Covers of His SongsWhy Prince ‘Abhorred’ Compulsory License Covers of His Songs"I don't mind fans singing the songs," Prince said. "My problem is when the industry 'covers' the music."Malcolm X AbramMalcolm X Abram
40 Years Ago: Marvin Gaye Seeks Solace With ‘Sexual Healing’40 Years Ago: Marvin Gaye Seeks Solace With ‘Sexual Healing’Hit earned a pair of awards at the 1983 Grammys, the only two R&B legend claimed during his lifetime.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Spice Girls Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Spiceworld’ With Re-Release Featuring Unheard Demos and MoreSpice Girls Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Spiceworld’ With Re-Release Featuring Unheard Demos and MoreWe really, really want this album.Diana GebbiaDiana Gebbia
25 Years Ago: INXS Plays Their Last Show With Michael Hutchence25 Years Ago: INXS Plays Their Last Show With Michael HutchenceNearly 7,000 unwitting fans gathered in Burgettstown, Penn., to hear history being made.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Why Prince’s First Recording Session Didn’t Wow His EngineerWhy Prince’s First Recording Session Didn’t Wow His EngineerThe second time they worked together, however, was a different story. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
40 Years Ago: Why Pat Benatar Had to Fight for ‘Shadows of the Night’40 Years Ago: Why Pat Benatar Had to Fight for ‘Shadows of the Night’She battled with record label and bandmates to make a hit out of abandoned song.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why INXS Pushed for More With ‘Need You Tonight’Why INXS Pushed for More With ‘Need You Tonight’They were on their way to becoming one of the biggest bands on the planet when 1987 hit finally pushed them over.Allison RappAllison Rapp
50 Years Ago: David Bowie Conquers America50 Years Ago: David Bowie Conquers AmericaPianist Mike Garson had just joined the band, "and all of a sudden, there's thousands of people storming the stage."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How the Go-Go’s Antics Got Their Roadie Kicked Out of HotelsHow the Go-Go’s Antics Got Their Roadie Kicked Out of Hotels“World's first female roadie” recalls struggle of working with all-girl band in the '80s.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Prince ‘Did Not Believe In’ Mariah Carey’s ‘Beautiful Ones’ CoverPrince ‘Did Not Believe In’ Mariah Carey’s ‘Beautiful Ones’ CoverShe didn't find out his true feelings until years after her version was released.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Bonnie Raitt Fine Tuned Her Style With ‘Give It Up’How Bonnie Raitt Fine Tuned Her Style With ‘Give It Up’She was aiming for the "same funky feeling," but with more finesse. Allison RappAllison Rapp