Velvet Underground

Book Report: ’101 Essential Rock Records’

Just in time for the holidays, we’re offering brief takes on some of 2012′s best books for music fans. THE BOOK: 101 Essential Rock Records AUTHOR: Jeff Gold, plus essays and “as-told-to” contributions from David […]

2012/12/20

Smashing Pumpkins Classic Rock Covers, Uncovered

The new, expanded edition of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Pisces Iscariot” reveals that even during the punk-obsessed ’90s, frontman Billy Corgan had a pretty big jones for the classic rock and pop of the ’60s and ’70s.

2012/07/05

Todd Rundgren, Doing His Best to Win the Longest Song Award (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Top 10 Longest Rock Songs We Can Remember

Back in November of 1971, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Led Zeppelin[/lastfm]‘s record label, Atlantic, released a promotional single of “Stairway to Heaven” to radio stations. At 8 minutes long, it found occasional late-night play on AM radio. But, […]

2011/12/03

New York Public Library Book Series To Feature Keith Richards

[lastfm]Keith Richards[/lastfm] is scheduled to talk about his highly anticipated autobiography at the New York Public Library as part of a fall book series, which will also include rapper Jay-Z.

2010/09/02

Lou Reed Holding Sydney Concert For Dogs

Velvet Underground legend Lou Reed and his wife, performance artist Laurie Anderson, will hold a high-frequency concert for dogs during the upcoming Sydney Vivid Live Festival.

2010/05/23

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