Music History

Singer needed a fresh start, and with these dozen tracks he earned one -- but it wasn't easy.

Keyboardist Geoff Downes recalls how early achievement made them feel like they were a “gravy train” for others.

Next year's possible inductees includes exciting newcomers along with long-snubbed artists.

Before going solo, singer cut his teeth in a soul group.

These narratives continued through a posthumous album released years after the ex-Beatles star's murder.

Rolling Stones guitarist recalls surprise effect of X-Pensive Winos project.

An envelope of poems given to singer resulted in 50-year songwriting partnership.

It was the last track written for the 'Hysteria' album.

Their '70s-era success represented vindication for leader, whose decision to leave the Guess Who had been widely questioned.

Ex-Beatle recalls fear of returning to work: “I couldn’t play sober, but I also couldn’t play as a drunk.”

That sound you hear is a million Beatles fans' hearts breaking.

Material written for ex Foreigner singer’s solo albums will arrive in the coming months.