
Ken Kelley


How the Darkness’ Debut Single Nearly Torpedoed Their Career
The ultravulgar "Get Your Hands Off My Woman" landed with a thud in February 2003.

Why One INXS Member Struggled With ‘Devil Inside’
1988 single helped mark a turning point in hot band's career.

How Label Pressure Helped Eric Clapton to a Big Hit With ‘Forever Man’
The only consolation was how well it all worked.

Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett’s 2022 Tour: A Tale of the Tape
A look at the vital statistics of all four acts on this summer's biggest tour.

How ZZ Top Survived the ’80s
After having established a dedicated following with a five-album run that kicked off with their 1971 debut, ZZ Top entered the '80s with no idea that their fortunes would turn in a big way.

25 Years Ago: Metallica Find the Mainstream With the ‘Enter Sandman’ Video
The Wayne Isham-directed video for "Enter Sandman" premiered on MTV on July 30, 1991.

Summer 2016’s 30 Biggest Rock Tours
The summer 2016 concert season promises to bring some of rock's biggest acts to your hometown.

Scorpions Reissuing ‘Return to Forever’ With Bonus Material
German rockers Scorpions have announced an upcoming reissue of their 2015 album Return to Forever on April 22.

Revisiting Rock ‘n’ Roll’s First Concert
The Moondog Coronation Ball was held on March 21, 1952 in Cleveland.

The Night Mick Jagger Kicked Off His First Solo Tour
With the future of the Rolling Stones in limbo, Mick Jagger kicked off a solo tour of Japan on March 15, 1988, in support of his second album, 'Primitive Cool.'
The Day Paul McCartney Was Knighted
This wasn't the first time the former Beatles star received high recognition from his homeland.

Meet the Artists Who Refused Their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions
How Axl Rose, Johnny Rotten and Ozzy Osbourne all turned down their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame invitations.