
Jed Gottlieb


Why Side 2 of ‘Tattoo You’ Is Among the Rolling Stones’ Best Work
Five-song stretch ranks among the greatest in the band's catalog.

How Paul Simon Depended on Other Musicians to Make ‘Graceland’
Some argue that exploitation played as large a role as collaboration.

30 Years Ago: ‘The Commitments’ Brings Soul to Dublin
Working-class Irish get some soul in Alan Parker's 1991 hit.

30 Years Ago: Lollapalooza Takes a Revolution on Tour
Trailblazing tour proved to be one of the '90s most influential events.

Yacht or Not?: Sailing the Seas of Yacht Rock
The style crosses musical genres thanks to its inherent vibe.

How Van Halen’s ‘So This Is Love?’ Stands Apart on ‘Fair Warning’
Poppy, upbeat song stands out on an otherwise dark, aggressive album.

35 Years Ago: ‘Karate Kid II’ Honors Original Style and Substance
Mr. Miyagi's wisdom and dignity again guide the way.

35 Years Ago: David Lee Roth Stakes His Claim With ‘Yankee Rose’
Top 20 single from his debut solo album reintroduced rock's coolest, craziest and corniest king.

35 Years Ago: ‘The Love Boat’ Sets Sail for the Final Time
Show's last episode stuck to the series' tried-and-true formula.

45 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Takes the Ultimate Silly Love Song to No. 1
What's wrong with that? As far as he was concerned – nothing.