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Chris Ford
8-Year-Old Sings a Duet With Dave Grohl During Foo Fighters Show
There seems to be, in this modern world of ours, a distinct lack of true rock and roll heroes.
Throwback Thursday: Green Day Take the Late Night TV Stage in 1994
Is it just me, or did Billie Joe Armstrong look cooler with blonde hair?
Throwback Thursday: A Rockumentary On Young Up-And-Comers Soundgarden
Soundgarden became big-time rock stars during the grunge era of the '90s, but by then they'd already been making big waves in the '80s Seattle music scene.
Faith No More Unveil New Track, ‘Superhero’ + ‘Sol Invictus’ Album Cover
Fans of heavy guitars, thumpy bass lines and big keyboard swells have something new in which they might revel.
U2’s Video for ‘Every Breaking Wave’ Revisits Ireland’s Brutal Past [VIDEO]
To be honest, the headline for this story might be taken as a bit of a spoiler.
Belfast Residents Unhappy With U2 After ‘Disruptive’ Video Shoot
Someone decided that re-enacting the bombings that shook Belfast, Ireland during "The Troubles" would make for a great music video for U2.
Plane Carrying U2’s Bono Loses Door Mid-Flight
Somewhere in Europe, a plane's cargo door is lonely.
Lost & Found: How to Throw Pies the Three Stooges Way
We pick at people occasionally, and it's all in good fun. But sometimes we like to take a moment to recognize those figures who influenced us in deeply effective ways.
That Flaming Lips ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Remake Is Real and Coming Out in October
Hopefully you'll forgive our prior skepticism toward the Flaming Lips' announcement about remaking the Beatles' classic album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'
Trent Reznor Takes a Jab at Them Darn Kids Playing Music Today
If we assume there is a direct relationship between causation and correlation, then we must conclude that Trent Reznor has turned into a grumpy old man.