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17 of the Riskiest Moves in Music History: The Brave, Crazy and Inspirational

Inspired by Against Me!'s Tom Gabel, we look at 17 artists who've put their careers -- or sometimes, lives -- on the line by standing up for their beliefs. ... Read More »

The 23 Best 'Simpsons' Musician Cameos

Fox When we heard 'The Simpsons' was on the verge of cancellation, we started reminiscing ... Read More »

James Brown's Publicist Claims the Late Soul Singer Was Murdered

According to James Brown's former publicist, Jacque Hollander, the late soul legend was murdered. ... Read More »

Rock Stars' Most Iconic Accessories -- The Hip, Geeky and Downright Strange

We salute some of the most memorable accessories in music history. ... Read More »

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

Getty Images|FilmMagic|Getty Images There ... Read More »

Bootsy Collins Remembers the 'Highs' and Lows of James Brown and George Clinton

Bootsy's back, baby! Bootsy Collins, the most rubbery bassist alive, releases his "musical biography," 'Tha Funk Capital of the World,' on April 26. ... Read More »

Prince Douses Crowd With Purple Confetti at 'Welcome 2 America' Tour Opener

Prince kicked off his "Welcome 2 America" tour at New Jersey's Izod Center. ... Read More »

Phelps 'Catfish' Collins, Guitarist for Parliament and James Brown, Dead at 66

Legendary funk guitarist Phelps "Catfish" Collins died on Aug. 6 in Cincinnati after a long battle with cancer, according to Rolling Stone. He was 66. ... Read More »

'Sunny' Songwriter Bobby Hebb Passes Away

The Associated Press reports that songwriter Bobby Hebb died on Tuesday at the age of 72. A ... Read More »

Robyn Works Magic at Toronto Show Despite Mishaps

Daniel Boczarski, Redferns / Getty Images Right artist, wrong venue. That was the story Friday ... Read More »

Chain and the Gang Heat Up Sled Island

Those in the front row during Chain and the Gang's set at Calgary's Royal Legion #1 for Sled Island ... Read More »

Ratatat's Mike Stroud Creates Ultimate Summer Mix -- Exclusive

With summer right around the corner, Ratatat's Mike Stroud was nice enough to compile a 10-song mix ... Read More »

John Fogerty Honored by BMI Icon Award

John Fogerty, who was awarded BMI's prestigious Icon Award on Tuesday night, admits he's a little ... Read More »

Francis and the Lights Raise the Roof in New York City

When your initial claim to fame is a live performance of the entire 'The Immortal Otis Redding' ... Read More »

Del the Funky Homosapien Defends the Art of Sampling

While James Brown often complained that rappers didn't pay him when they sampled his music, Del the ... Read More »

Jazz Drummer Steve Reid Dead at 66

Steve Reid, a jazz drummer who worked with the likes of Miles Davis, James Brown and, more recently, ... Read More »