The year rock exploded, when Dylan went electric, The Beatles got deep, and music became ambitious, sophisticated art.

From unexpected pop pivots to reflections on the state of the world, these are the essential songs of the year.

December also brings Phoenix concerts by Leon Thomas, Leann Rimes, Colter Wall, Osamason, Tucker Wetmore, Turnpike Troubadours and Roger Clyne.

A Far Rockaway teenager is facing up to 25 years in prison for allegedly beating a Malba homeowner who was protecting his ...

The Beatles were always indebted to the soulful sounds of Motown Records, and George Harrison always maintained a notably ...

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with ...

Though it spawned two sequels, an animated series, and transitioned the hard-edged rapper into future comedic fare, the original Friday, now streaming for free on Tubi, remains one of the most ...

The 1994 World Cup draw was supposed to sell soccer to America; instead, it became a comedy show -- and a turning point for U ...

On December 2, 1972, the Temptations earn the last of their four chart-topping hits when “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” reaches ...

Marijuana, Motown and a new pop sophistication, MOJO charts the making and influence of The Beatles' Rubber Soul, released 60 years ago today.

During the mid-1960s, The Beatles became obsessed with replicating the sounds of Motown, leading to some of their funkiest ...