Dr. Dre’s 1992 classic, “The Chronic,” did more than make him a megastar. It also fundamentally changed music.
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How the Mann Act took down the “Father of Rock & Roll.”
Lip syncing and not performing on albums are nothing new. But when Milli Vanilli did it, people lost their minds.
How record label politics, changing times, deteriorating personal relationships and splitting with hitmaking songwriters and producers ended Boyz II Men’s run as chart-topping hitmakers.
How Robin Thicke’s 2014 album about one Paula (Patton) had the effect of turning him into another Paula (Abdul).
Mark Knopfler writes his own ending to the Dire Straits story.
How do you replace the irreplaceable? You don’t — but INXS sure tried.
Robin Thicke’s “Paula” is the most interesting album of the year. Maybe even of the last decade. But is it good?
“The Vertigo Tour” hits MSG. Here’s my review of the concert.
Gary Barlow was supposed to be the next George Michael. Compared to Robbie Williams, he might as well have been Andrew Ridgeley. What happened?
After the success of “Another One Bites the Dust,” Queen recorded an entire album in that vein. Too bad the songs weren’t as good.
Lots of bands can’t follow up a career-defining album. “The Long Run” not only fell short of “Hotel California,” but it ended The Eagles.