James Stafford
Musicians vs. Performers: The Endless Debate
The music industry is full of artistry. Here's how musicians and performers differ.
Why Must the Music Die With the Artist?
Life's short, music is forever. Let's get over our "original member" fetishes and just enjoy the show.
Jack White Live From Madison Square Garden (and My Office)
Couldn't get to Madison Square Garden for the big show? Neither could we, but we covered it anyway.
25 Years Ago: The Black Crowes Make Their Debut With ‘Shake Your Money Maker’
One of rock's greatest debuts turns 25 this year. Here's a look back at the Black Crowes' first album.
Are Musicals the Mom Jeans of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Rock musicals are big business, but are they really rock and roll?
Martin Luther King Jr. On the Power of Music
"Everybody has the Blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved."
Your Really Bad Christmas Cover Art Gallery
Let's be honest: There aren't many good Christmas album covers.
Confessions of a Guy In a Black T-Shirt Who Jams
My musical appetite may be diverse, but I still love the bands from my childhood.
Dec. 8, 1980: The Day the ’70s Ended
The '70s were the "Inevitable Beatles Reunion" decade, until they couldn't be anymore.
Bush’s ‘Sixteen Stone,’ 20 Years Later
Criticized as "too polished," post-grunge's best album sold six million copies anyway.
Dave Grohl Revisits His Phantom Limb On ‘Sonic Highways’
Sub Pop, Nirvana, and Mudhoney? This must be Seattle.
Arlo Guthrie’s ‘Alice’s Restaurant,’ Thanksgiving’s Go-To Song
Each Thanksgiving there's only one song trotted out like that enormous turkey platter your grandmother loves so much.