Back in 2003, a CD by a band from New Jersey called Stereosoul arrived in my mailbox. I was hooked by the first song. They were a power-pop rock band with very catchy lyrics that seemed something like ...

It goes without saying that Bob Dylan is one of the most influential musicians of all time, but even the folk icon's most devoted fans might be surprised to learn that he helped to inspire a classic ...

Rock and roll was still young in the 1960s, with a clean slate to write and rewrite the rules. It’s hard to say which is more difficult: breaking new ground without a guide or reinventing the wheel ...

Led by the blondie herself—Debbie Harry—Blondie is now known for their subversive yet foundational takes as pioneers of new wave. It’s almost hard to believe that at the time of many of these releases ...

Having made it mostly in one piece to the age of 60, I was slightly fearful at having my genetic health put under the microscope. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure ...