Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
40 Years Ago: Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Becomes a Triumph of Resiliency
At this point, they were still reeling from a few tumultuous years.
30 Years Ago: Duran Duran Begins a Second Act With ‘Ordinary World’
This was the second of three songs Simon Le Bon wrote for his late friend David Miles.
40 Years Ago: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Soundtrack Ushers in the ’80s
Mix of current and seasoned artists worked because it reflected the musical shifts happening in the era.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Release the Masterful ‘Rio’
Band's breakthrough album from 1982 arrived at a perfect moment in time.
The Day U2 Had Their First Band Rehearsal
A "musicians wanted" ad at school brought the future rock stars together for the first time.
Underrated R.E.M.: The Most Overlooked Songs From Every LP
They scored plenty of hits over their three-decade career, but there are also many great tracks buried deep in the albums.
Why REO Speedwagon, Iron Maiden Dominated Early MTV: Book Excerpt
A passage from 'Duran Duran's Rio' explains why certain bands were all over the network at first.
40 Years Ago: How Duran Duran Found Disco-Pop Bliss With ‘Girls on Film’
Band's third single took them to a whole other level.
15 Years Ago: Def Leppard Honor Their Idols on Covers LP ‘Yeah!’
T. Rex, Mott the Hoople and Roxy Music are among spotlighted artists on 2006 album.
Watch Duran Duran’s New Video, ‘Invisible’
Single marks first taste of new LP, 'Future Past.'
Duran Duran Announce First Album in Six Years, ‘Future Past’
New LP will arrive Oct. 22.
5 Reasons Tina Turner Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
She's already in the HOF for her groundbreaking work with ex-husband Ike Turner, but this powerhouse deserves solo induction, too.