War’s music, which blended elements of pop, rock, Latin and R&B, was ground-breaking in the 1970s. Don’t count them out.

The Smithsonian's collections feature iconic art and artifacts that celebrate the genre's rich history from the "Godmother" of Rock 'n' Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, to Elvis to Nirvana. Highlights ...

Every year since 1986, a group of artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The inductees have in recent years, been criticized for their lack of diversity.

Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes two sets of musical brothers … ...

Rock ’n roll (by which I mean any and all manifestations of music-based expression and art, from King Oliver to Tony Conrad) saves lives. It is a friend to the lonely.

The Spinners’ last two top 10 hits on the Hot 100 were remakes of hits by Rock Hall inductees The Four Seasons (“Working My Way Back to You”) and Sam Cooke (“Cupid”).