Bruce Springsteen would like to think that music played a small part in helping Barack Obama become president. ...more

January 22, 2009

The evening of Oct. 13, 1982, must have felt like rock 'n' roll nirvana to Bob Gruen. ...more

November 2, 2008

If Matt Eddy forgets the lyrics, don't expect him to cover it up. He will probably openly admit to the blooper, enjoying the laugh on himself more than anyone. That is part of what makes his performances come alive, he noted. ...more

October 18, 2008

"Old Records Never Die: The Mott the Hoople/Ian Hunter Anthology," recently released by Shout! Factory, isn't the final word on either Mott or its frontman's solo career. The two-CD set devotes a 16-track disc each to Mott and Hunter, far too little for either. ...more

September 19, 2008

Really, I thought I would have grown up by now. I mean, in most respects, I have. I'm married. I have a job. And a mortgage. And a minivan. ...more

June 26, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time. The dreadlocked heartthrob was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday as the show narrowed the competition to three finalists: David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado. ...more

May 8, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- "American Idol" hopeful Jason Castro became at least the third contestant this season to flub lyrics to a song. The Dreadlocked One performed the Bob Dylan classic "Mr. Tambourine Man," and forgot the words to the second verse Tuesday. ...more

May 7, 2008

"Conversations With Woody Allen," by Eric Lax (Knopf, $30) ...more

December 23, 2007

With her third album, Alicia Keys has created her most successful combination of neo-soul, contemporary R&B and pop-rock yet. And that's a little scary. ...more

November 23, 2007