In the late 1950s, music arrived in Portage in the way most important things did, slowly, carried by wires, highways, or by ...
Ninety-four years ago today, the singer/songwriter nicknamed the Tall Texan, who wrote songs recorded by superstars was born.
There was one artist and song in particular that inspired Keith Richards to pursue a music career. Find out more below.
Some of protest music’s power has to do with singing itself. Making music in a group creates a tangible sense of community and collective purpose.
Ah, the sweet pangs of young love! There’s nothing quite like that flutter in your stomach when you catch a glimpse of your first crush. It’s a whirlwind of emotions, awkward smiles, and daydreams ...
With a little luck, visitors to Shanghai’s Ciro’s Ballroom in the 1940s could catch two of Asia’s biggest stars on the same ...
On Jan. 26, 1945, 19-year-old East Texan Audie Murphy almost single-handedly held off a German counteroffensive in occupied ...
Music was the heartbeat of the Civil Rights era. It provided a powerful voice for change by transforming spirituals and folk songs into “freedom songs” that mobilized marches, sustained morale ...
Music catalogs continue to attract capital from investors lured by their predictable cash flow and the popularity of streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube. In September, BMG purchased the music ...
On Feb. 3, 1959, plane accident took the lives of entertainers Holly, Valens, Richardson. Americans died in several other air ...
Fela Kuti became the first African to be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys ...
Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, and Garth Brooks are among the top country artists who have reshaped the genre over their illustrious careers.