Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
30 Years Ago: Squeeze Find Unexpected U.S. Success with ‘Babylon and On’
Squeeze found unexpected chart success with their 1987 album 'Babylon And On,' thanks to a buoyant single that illuminated their pop chops and clever lyrics.
20 Years Ago: Duran Duran Make Music History by Selling ‘Electric Barbarella’ as a Digital Single
Duran Duran were pioneers in e-commerce by selling "Electric Barbarella" online. But retailers were not happy.
In Defense Of: Rod Stewart’s ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?’
Plenty of classic rockers dabbled in disco, but few of these detours were as popular – or as maligned.
Prince and Martika Keep the Faith Strong on ‘Love…Thy Will Be Done': 365 Prince Songs In a Year
Martika followed up the success of her debut by working with Prince on the Top 10 hit, "Love... Thy Will Be Done."
35 Years Ago: R.E.M. Make a Mysterious Statement with Debut EP ‘Chronic Town’
After the success of their "Radio Free Europe" single, R.E.M. took the next step with the 'Chronic Town' EP.
How ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Revolutionized Teen Movies
Cameron Crowe's first movie got all of the details of high-school life right, especially the music the students were listening to.
Low Cut Connie Brings People Together on a Strutting Cover of Prince’s ‘Controversy': Exclusive Video Premiere
"We were messing around with that song before he passed, and we all agreed that if you're going to cover a Prince song, you gotta bring your A-game."
Cheap Trick Reportedly Releasing a Christmas Album
Cheap Trick are reportedly releasing a Christmas album later this year.
30 Years Ago: The ‘La Bamba’ Soundtrack Puts Los Lobos Atop the Charts
Los Lobos became unexpected stars in the summer of 1987 thanks to their hit cover of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba."
10 Awesome Bass Performances by Duran Duran’s John Taylor
The secret to John Taylor's success: Much like Duran Duran, he keeps pushing forward and isn't afraid to take chances.