James Stafford
40 Years Ago: David Bowie Reinvents Compilation Albums With the Landmark ‘Changesonebowie’
Although plenty of subsequent Bowie collections are far more comprehensive, none captured a specific moment in Bowie's evolution better than the first.
Why the Death of a Musician Hits Us So Hard
When the people who create the soundtracks to our lives leave us, the personal moments they were a part of immediately come back into focus.
Steven Adler 101: Everything You Need to Know About Guns N’ Roses’ Former Drummer
We take a look at what Steven Adler has done since leaving Guns N' Roses in 1990.
How Peter Frampton Finally Hit the Big Time With ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’
To say the album was a phenomenon is an understatement.
Cover Stories: Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’
The front sleeve of Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' set the tone for thrash metal artwork. Here's the story behind the cover.
31 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Release Their Self-Titled Debut
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' path to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame began with this tentative first step.
Pearl Jam’s ‘Vitalogy,’ 20 Years Later
Deemed "wildly uneven" upon release, Pearl Jam's third album went on to sell 4 million copies.