This little R&B rock and roll tune from The Crystals dropped in April 1963 and was a fast hit for the band. Co-written by the famed Phil Spector, this song was composed in only two days. That’s ...

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With Halloween night in the rearview, the twinkle-toed cast members of "Dancing with the Stars" are gearing up for another raucous theme night. USA TODAY can exclusively reveal the songs and dance ...

Let’s say you have kids. And let’s say they don’t listen to rock and roll. They’re more ambient music listeners or they like mumble rap or some other kind of music that doesn’t involve electric ...

The history of rock and roll is filled with so many incredible songs from fantastic artists from all over the world. It is ...

During an early June performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Jelly Roll surprised the crowd with a group of guest performers who had an emotional backstory with his music. They were an elementary school ...

In 1985, a washed-up singer named Derek Stevens walked into a meeting with record company execs in hopes of reviving his career. The first song he played for them would become the stuff of legends. It ...

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