Original Features

Learn how John Mellencamp became Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp and finally John Mellencamp again.

The year was highlighted by some important firsts and some very memorable endings.

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

These guys knew how to kick off an album, that's for sure.

A look at the greatest biopics, documentaries and concert films since the genre's birth.

The hair metal era exploded in a big way while some classic rock and thrash favorites were still going strong in 1986.

Some lesser-known facts about the man who gave Pink Floyd their name.

As the decade turned a midpoint corner, some of the biggest artists of the '70s reached their stride.

Some of the Hall's most egregious omissions come from this era.

The bassist has kept a low profile for decades, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been working.

Whether planned or unplanned, 2025 marked the last time we'll see these legends onstage.

Imagine if these artists took a page from Taylor Swift's playbook.