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Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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Chuck Berry Statue Approved, Despite Opposition

A short-lived protest against a proposed eight-foot statue of Chuck Berry in his hometown of St. Louis has been quieted after the local council rejected the protesters' bid to delay its installation. ... Read More »

Chuck Berry Statue Draws Protest Because of His Criminal Record

The installation of a statue of Chuck Berry has become mired in controversy in Berry's hometown of St. Louis, La. because of his past convictions and a disreputable misstep from long ago. ... Read More »

Raphael Saadiq Channels Chuck Berry's Energy on 'Stone Rollin''

Raphael Saadiq is known as an R&B singer, an old-school soul man who came up in Tony! Toni! TonĂ©! before launching a well-regarded solo career. Deep down, though, he always wanted to rock. ... Read More »

Grammy Awards: Artists Who Shockingly Never Won a Single Trophy for Their Music

Sure, most recording artists will tell you they create ... Read More »

Jimi Hendrix Biography Traces Guitarist's Early Years -- Exclusive Excerpt

Before Jimi Hendrix became an international superstar and tragically died at the age of 27, he was Jimmy, a young guitarist trying to find his place in music and the world at large. ... Read More »

She and Him Play First Kentucky Show at Forecastle Festival

Near the end of their 75-minute set Sunday evening at Waterfront Park's Forecastle Fest in ... Read More »

The 77 Most Unforgettable Movie Songs -- Part 3

45. Bette Midler, 'Wind Beneath My Wings' ('Beaches,' 1988) The theme from the ultimate chick ... Read More »

She and Him Cast Their Spell at Bonnaroo

As She and Him's Bonnaroo set came to a close, the band didn't have too many options left for an ... Read More »

Specials Celebrate Reunion With NYC Dance Party

Tuesday night, four songs into their first proper New York City show in nearly 30 years, the ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on March 23, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on March 23, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

In Living Color: 20 Important Black Rockers Past and Present

Jimi Hendrix plugging in his electric guitar -- that's black power. Rock music was born from rhythm ... Read More »

Ebony Bones Bored by Indie Scene's Lack of Diversity

Knowing that Ebony Bones, art-pop priestess, used to be Ebony Thomas, child actress, it's tempting ... Read More »

Twisted Tales: Chuck Berry's Sex Scandals Earn Him the Name 'Johnny B. Bad'

If you were looking for another name for rock 'n' roll, John Lennon once said, "you might call it ... Read More »

Vancouver Indie Scene Comes Together for Holiday Compilation, Web Series

Not that there's anything wrong with decking the halls, rocking around the Christmas tree or mommy ... Read More »

Chuck Berry Cancels One of Two London Gigs

Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry has cancelled his show on Nov. 28 at the Troxy venue in east ... Read More »