James Stafford
The Roots of Indie: R.E.M. – ‘Murmur’
This is why R.E.M.'s debut is the most important album in indie music.
20 Years Ago: The Cranberries Release Their Third Album ‘To the Faithful Departed’
By 1996, Dolores O'Riordan and the Irish outfit had become ubiquitous on alternative radio. But their third album signaled the beginning of the end.
Steven Adler 101: Everything You Need to Know About Guns N’ Roses’ Former Drummer
We take a look at what Steven Adler has done since leaving Guns N' Roses in 1990.
How Peter Frampton Finally Hit the Big Time With ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’
To say the album was a phenomenon is an understatement.
31 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Release Their Self-Titled Debut
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' path to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame began with this tentative first step.
Cover Stories: Nirvana, ‘Nevermind’
"Full of poetry and cynicism." That's how album cover legends Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis fame describe Nirvana's 'Nevermind' sleeve.
24 Years Ago: Lollapalooza Makes Its Debut
Daytime temperatures hit 111 degrees, Nine Inch Nails played a one-and-a-half minute set and Jane's Addiction got into a fistfight on stage. It's July 18, 1991.
28 Years Ago: Jane’s Addiction Release Self-Titled Indie Debut
In the midst of the hair metal era, Jane's took to the Sunset Strip to record their live debut.
22 Years Ago: Paw Make Their Debut With ‘Dragline’
Paw was the band that put Kansas on the grunge map. And then what?
10 Years Ago: Nine Inch Nails Release ‘With Teeth’
NIN's fourth full length album captures Trent Reznor at a turning point.