Rob Smith

A look back at the music, films, news, and pop culture that made the summer of 1988 a unique season in history.

Musician? Entertainer? Steve Winwood struck a balance on his only No. 1 album.

Warren Haynes and band return with Billy Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton and more quality blues rock.

He hated his first attempt. The next try was the charm.

First album in 15 years from Boston rockers makes up for lost time.

First, he had to reconnect with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin and his classic-era band.

George Clinton's band fit a broad vision into shorter songs, coming up with a classic.

Thirty-five years after debut, New York hard rockers, original lineup still intact, return with seventh LP.

Sometimes the artist you love is the one who disappoints you the most.

Why they never achieved the multiplatinum heights of Scorpions or Quiet Riot is a mystery.

The band were later allowed to finish the record, but their label sent armed security guards to the studio.

They wanted a freak show, they wanted boobs. They got a sanitized carnival ride.