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  1. respect the classics
    Shut Up at John Mellencamp’s ConcertsBecause if you “scream and yell and get drunk,” he’ll probably leave again.
    By Devon Ivie
  2. rocked and rolled
    The Genesis Song Steve Hackett Still Thinks Is a Joke“It’s almost like Benny Hill put to music.”
    As told to Devon Ivie
  3. chat room
    Yes, Peter Frampton Also Side-Eyed Past Rock Hall NominationsThough the 2024 nominee never expected the honor himself, he’s cheering for the institution’s new era: “Things will be more realistic.”
    By Devon Ivie
  4. respect the classics
    Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, and Oasis Lead 2024’s Rock Hall of Fame NomineesTen of the 15 nominees are first-timers. We might even get a diva-off.
    By Devon Ivie
  5. song roulette
    Dire Straits Had No Worlds Left to ConquerHow do you pick a single after releasing one of the best-selling albums of all time?
    By Devon Ivie
  6. respect the classics
    Big Day for the Steely Dan CommunityThey’re getting inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, something that should’ve happened eons ago.
    By Devon Ivie
  7. respect the classics
    Two Rock Hall Voters Debate Their Dream Ballot for 2024“There’s a certain sector of people there who will tell you, ‘We’re making a TV show.’”
    By Devon Ivie
  8. respect the classics
    Which Dumbass Thought They Could Replace Neil Peart in Rush?Geddy Lee received several “inappropriate” messages from drummers in the aftermath of Peart’s death.
    By Devon Ivie
  9. song roulette
    The Bangles Were Always a DemocracyBut, as Susanna Hoffs recalls, picking lead singles was tricky territory.
    By Devon Ivie
  10. superlatives
    The Most Epic and Obsessive of Rush, According to Geddy Lee“I’m a kind of obnoxious player. I want to be heard. I don’t want to just be satisfied with tickling the bottom of people who are listening.”
    By Devon Ivie
  11. vulture lists
    All 214 Beatles Songs, Ranked From Worst to BestWe had to count them all.
    By Bill Wyman
  12. song review
    The Beatles’ Final Song Is Only a Snapshot of Their StrengthsThey are back for one last job … assuming it’s the last job.
    By Craig Jenkins
  13. album review
    The Rolling Stones Paint It BackwardA new Stones record in 2023 may feel as necessary as a milkman. But they’re doing more than just conjuring ghosts.
    By Leah Greenblatt
  14. continually rolling
    The Rolling Stones Are Taking Care of the Broken GlassHackney Diamonds is out now, with features from Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  15. song roulette
    The B-52’s Were Too Weird to Mess WithKate Pierson never tried to write a hit. But the cosmos had bigger plans for her band.
    By Devon Ivie
  16. superlatives
    The Most Heartfelt and Goofy of R.E.M., According to Mike Mills“People thought we were these morose navel-gazers. But we were laughing our asses off at just about everything in the world.”
    By Devon Ivie
  17. respect the classics
    Donald Fagen Reviews Eagles: ‘Good Band’Any major dude will tell you about their purported rivalry.
    By Devon Ivie
  18. respect the classics
    Devo Has the Uncontrollable Urge to Retire“We did as well as we could, for as long as we could.”
    By Devon Ivie
  19. respect the classics
    Honey, Wake Up, New Steely Dan Just DroppedHot from the vaults, it’s a beer jingle recorded before Countdown to Ecstasy.
    By Devon Ivie
  20. superlatives
    The Best and Most Spectacular of Queen, According to Brian May“I felt like I was called upon to represent rock music of the last 50 years.”
    By Devon Ivie
  21. respect the classics
    This Unearthed Talking Heads Track Is Our Song-of-Summer Contender“Cities,” cut from Stop Making Sense, is the band’s first release in over three decades.
    By Devon Ivie
  22. respect the classics
    Eagles Are Reelin’ in Retirement With Steely DanThe bands will tour together later this year, with Eagles calling it their “final round.”
    By Devon Ivie
  23. superlatives
    Ringo Starr on His Joyous Eras With the Beatles, All-Starr Band, and Beyond“With those three boys, we were psychic.”
    By Devon Ivie
  24. respect the classics
    Billy Joel Is Movin’ Out of MSGThe piano man will end his residency in 2024.
    By Devon Ivie
  25. respect the classics
    Ringo Starr Will Act Naturally for a Whole AlbumHe’s going country. Giddyup!
    By Devon Ivie
  26. superlatives
    The Most Prescient and Nostalgic of the Kinks, According to Dave Davies“Good ideas, good stories, good people — they get better with time.”
    By Devon Ivie
  27. superlatives
    The Weirdest and Most Divisive of Genesis, According to Tony Banks“There’s no Genesis song that would’ve sounded anything like it did if I hadn’t been around.”
    By Devon Ivie
  28. respect the classics
    Journey Should Probably Go Their Separate WaysTwo members are plaguing each other with lawsuits, cease-and-desist letters, and off-duty police officers.
    By Devon Ivie
  29. respect the classics
    Your Place or Mine’s Other Love Interest Is the CarsThe rom-com features ten “emotional and undeniable bops” from the band, and it could’ve been even more.
    By Devon Ivie
  30. superlatives
    The Most Overlooked and Transformative of the Who, According to Roger Daltrey“I was dealing with being in a band with three complete addicts, and it wasn’t easy.”
    By Devon Ivie
  31. respect the classics
    Cyndi Lauper and Willie Nelson Lead 2023 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees14 artists made the shortlist, connecting every genre of music.
    By Devon Ivie
  32. dylanology-ology
    A Beginner’s Guide to Bob Dylan’s Sprawling Bootleg SeriesBlowin’ through all 17 volumes the easy way.
    By Brady Gerber
  33. superlatives
    A Lost Interview With David CrosbyIn 2021, the singer-songwriter gave us a charmingly succinct assessment of his music.
    By Devon Ivie
  34. superlatives
    Robert Plant on the Finest and Most Questionable Music of His Career“We can do without the mystery and just talk about the crazy things that happened. All’s well that ends well.”
    By Devon Ivie
  35. disrespect the classics
    Bruce Springsteen Defends His Own Ticketmaster Debacle: ‘I’m Old’“I know it was unpopular with some fans. But if there’s any complaints on the way out, you can have your money back.”
    By Devon Ivie
  36. superlatives
    Steve Miller on the Most Impulsive and Patient Music of His Career“I always wanted my albums to be hard to take off. Once you put them on, I want you to enjoy everything.”
    By Devon Ivie
  37. respect the classics
    Phil Collins and Genesis Now Have a Very Visible $300 Million TouchThey sold their rights, and hope to “bring some of this music back to life.”
    By Devon Ivie
  38. respect the classics
    Bruce Springsteen’s New Era Is All About Soul, ManHe’s pivoting to Motown covers for his new album.
    By Devon Ivie
  39. superlatives
    The Most Transgressive and Personal of Blondie, According to Debbie and Chris“Transgressive? How much time do we have?”
    By Devon Ivie
  40. superlatives
    The Most Seductive and Poetic of Roxy Music, According to Bryan Ferry“We didn’t want to be a one-trick pony.”
    By Devon Ivie
  41. respect the classics
    Everyone Thank South Park for Reuniting RushGeddy!! Alex!! Emotions!!
    By Devon Ivie
  42. respect the classics
    Joe Walsh Isn’t Making Eagles Money for His Late Show ResidencyBut he swears to Colbert it doesn’t matter.
    By Devon Ivie
  43. superlatives
    The Most Joyous and Romantic of Journey, According to Neal Schon“We show our dexterity and diversity on all of our albums. We’ve traveled the spectrum musically from A to Z.”
    By Devon Ivie
  44. get well soon
    Bret Michaels Hospitalized, Cancels Poison Show in Nashville“I’m working on being back 100% very soon & hope you rocked hard with my friends Motley Leppard/Joan and Classless Act!!!”
    By Rebecca Alter
  45. the classics got no respect today
    Glenn Frey Would Not Approve of This NonsenseA brawl broke out among VIP guests at an Eagles concert, during “Take It Easy.”
    By Devon Ivie
  46. superlatives
    The Loudest and Wittiest of Def Leppard, According to Joe Elliott“We were young enough to enjoy it without killing ourselves.”
    By Devon Ivie
  47. respect the classics
    Pink Floyd Reunites and Shreds for UkraineIt’s their first new song in 30 years, and 30 percent of it is a David Gilmour guitar solo.
    By Devon Ivie
  48. respect the classics
    The Eagles Are Frey-Less Once AgainDeacon Frey, Glenn’s son, is leaving the band to “forge his own path.”
    By Devon Ivie
  49. superlatives
    The Most Underrated and Spontaneous of the Police, According to Stewart Copeland“But you’re assuming that I listen to the words. I don’t. I’m just banging s—t at the back of the stage.”
    By Devon Ivie
  50. respect the classics
    Pete Townshend Is Glad the Who Sold Out to CSI“It just reminded people that we were still there.”
    By Devon Ivie
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