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Which Aretha Franklin album was the biggest-selling LP of her career? If you don’t already know, then you might be surprised to discover that it was actually her 1972 gospel album AMAZING GRACE. Then again, you might not be surprised,...

Today we celebrate the birthday of the late, great Solomon Burke, an R&B legend who made his mark in the early 1960s with such hits as “Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms),” “Cry to Me,” “If You...

30 years ago today, Madonna released one of the most controversial albums of her career, which is really saying something when you think about it, but when it comes right down to it, the majority of the controversy came less...

Genesis' first live albums were recorded and released at important moments for the band. The first, 1973's GENESIS LIVE, captured them four albums into their career, and featured singer Peter Gabriel in full flower (almost literally, considering his stage outfits...

45 years ago this week, The Eagles released their third studio album, an LP which provided them with their first – but certainly not their last - #1 hit single. Produced by Glynn Johns (“You Never Cry Like a Lover”...

Today we celebrate the birthday of the late, great Chester Bennington, best known as the lead singer of Linkin Park. There was more to Bennington than just his work with that band, however, and to commemorate the day of his...

48 years ago this week, T. Rex landed atop the UK Singles chart with a song which – although it was considered a standalone single at the time of its initial release – has since found its way into the...

45 years ago today, the members of the band formerly known as Jefferson Airplane kicked off their first under a new moniker, one which would last them until the day they decided to do away with the Jefferson, but the...

Today we celebrate the birthday of the late, great Wilson Pickett, noted citizen of the Land of 1,000 Dances and a man known for waiting ‘til the midnight hour. To commemorate the occasion, we’ve put together a list of five...