David Lee Roth has been surprising fans on his recent tour by performing a cover of Billy Joel’s hit song, “New York State of Mind.” The post David Lee Roth Was in…
No Skips: 3 Classic Rock Albums From the 1990s You’ll Never Have To Fast-Forward Through
This is no skips: three classic rock albums from the 1990s that you’ll never have to fast-forward—not a single track. The post No Skips: 3 Classic Rock Albums From the 1990s You’ll…
This Story From Bruce Springsteen’s Childhood Is Infuriating, and It’s Easy To See How It Affected His Music
Bruce Springsteen had some harrowing stories from his childhood in the Catholic church, and it’s easy to see how it affected his music. The post This Story From Bruce Springsteen’s Childhood Is…
American Songwriter May/June 2026 Cover Story: Billy Corgan Reflects on Songwriting, Success, and the Journey Ahead for The Smashing Pumpkins.
“Songwriting is the most mystifying thing in the world, really, because no one can tell you why it works,” says Billy Corgan. Despite claiming not to know why songwriting works, though, Corgan…
Remembering When an Alan Parsons Project Instrumental Became an NBA Arena Anthem in 1984
Alan Parsons meant “Sirius” as nothing more than a humble intro. Without him knowing, it turned into a sports arena phenomenon. The post Remembering When an Alan Parsons Project Instrumental Became an…