Bob Marley & the Wailers

Today, we revisit the ubiquitous 1984 Bob Marley compilation Legend, a woefully incomplete portrait of the Jamaican artist ...
American Songwriter

The 1989 Song About Elvis Presley That Johnny Cash Later Asked to Cover: “That’s Like Elvis Asking”

When Depeche Mode released “Personal Jesus” as the lead single off their seventh studio album, Violator, the man whom Martin Gore wrote the song about was long gone. He died twelve years earlier, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1989, Ronnie Milsap Was at No. 1 With His 40th and Final No. 1 Hit—a Song That Initially Raised Red Flags for One of the Songwriters

Some of the most successful country artists of all time include George Strait, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, and Ronnie Milsap.

The true story behind 'Song Sung Blue,' Lightning & Thunder band

"Song Sung Blue" is based on real-life Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina. Here's more about the duo also known as ...