To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.

When counted out and living in the shadow of her carefully-crafted persona, Tina transformed into another hero we needed and, more importantly, she needed. Making her major comeback in the mid-‘80s ...

Looking back at the rock music from the turn of the century can feel a bit like looking into an empty refrigerator. The period of time marked the rise of boy bands and pop artists like Britney Spears.

Perhaps no other songwriter has had the level of a career that the legendary lyricist and musician Bob Dylan has enjoyed. Conventionally known as likely the best at his craft in the history of the art ...

Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Winter 2023 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. It’s hard to tell the story of Bronx drill without Sha EK these days. Since dropping songs like “Shoot or Get ...

On June 24, 2025, the world lost an enigmatic persona in the form of Bobby Sherman. Many audiences first caught a glimpse of Sherman in 1968 as young Jeremy Bolt from Here Come the Brides, the show ...

Twisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for ...

AC/DC 's 1980 song, "You Shook Me All Night Long," was crowned as the best classic rock song that "defined the genre." ...