A-ha's "Take On Me" was a huge hit, but that only became true after it was released for a second time and given a new music video.

Frank Zappa's relationship with counterculture was very complex, and one facet of it he disagreed with was its emphasis on drugs.

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People once wondered if Madonna could pull off a ballad. "Crazy For You" answered those doubters from the top of the charts.

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On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley released his first No. 1 hit and final single with Sun Records, where he got his start.

Brian Wilson once credited Eugene Landy for saving his life, but he was also the source of the Beach Boy founder's deepest regret.

After releasing their collaboration, "Bowery," Kings of Leon and Zach Bryan have teamed up for another song, "We're Onto Something." ...

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Miranda Lambert had the perfect response when a fan tossed their undergarments onstage during her new Mexico show.

The Who kicked off its North American farewell tour on August 16 in Sunrise, Florida, with an uneven but energetic set featuring the first-ever live performance of "Going Mobile." ...