Number 1 after 40? Beyoncé aims to join exclusive club; Here are all the members, stats and facts…
(July 18, 2022). When it comes to popular music these days, you might say that 40 is the new 20. There have been far more people over the age of…
Tribute: The late Mickey Gilley’s impact on country music’s early ‘80s pop success was undeniable (these numbers don’t lie)
(May 9, 2022). Many a tribute has been written for the late country music legend Mickey Gilley, who passed away Saturday, May 7, at the age of 86. The superstar…
‘Atomic Dog’ and other great nuclear tunes! – These are the 25 most “rad” nuclear-related tracks in pop music history!
(January 2, 2022). It was inevitable, wasn’t it? After more than 35 years of being associated with the nuclear industry, and an even longer-standing relationship with my first love—music—it was…
Amazingly, Diana Ross, Sir Elton John and ABBA have just accomplished this feat in the U.K. for the first time in their careers!
(November 17, 2021). Greetings from Europe! I am writing this article from Vienna, Austria, a major cultural center where music is both celebrated and honored. And speaking of Europe and…
Not up on your music royalty? Here’s a quick guide to 100+ crown holders (from Elvis to Aretha to Michael to “Weird Al” and everything in between)
(September 3, 2021). Recently, the millennial singing/rapping sensation Lizzo sparked some controversy when she weighed in on a long-standing King/Queen of Pop debate. The King part—Michael Jackson—was a no-brainer. It…