American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, We Said Goodbye to the Pioneering Musician Whose Banned Instrumental Classic Planted the Seeds for Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Punk

Twenty years ago today, one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock music died at the age of 76.

The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots

Spontaneity, lack of set lists and real-time creativity were among the hallmarks of the White Stripes’ spellbinding live shows.

Patti Smith Celebrates New Book ‘Bread of Angels’ With Intimate New York Event

One of the city's great romantic bards treated fans to a night of songs and stories, with stripped-down acoustic performances ...

‘The Lowdown’ Finale: Creator Sterlin Harjo Breaks Down Lee’s Choices and How Robert Plant Inspired a Key Scene

That’s all in keeping with the kinds of noir stories that influenced creator Sterlin Harjo . The season finale of the FX ...