The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.

Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that ...

Check out four cool songs by various famous artists featuring ex-Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor in honor of his birthday.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements ...

The Trips Festival began; the Jimi Hendrix Experience began recording their cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower"; 'Saturday Night Fever' started a 24 week run at No. 1; Squeeze was the ...

As the station turns 50 this Sunday, the question remains: can a youth radio station still exist for the streaming generation ...

I tried to evade it but it’s impossible,” joked David Bowie on turning 50. A day after celebrating his 50th birthday quietly with friends and family on January 8, Bowie held a star-studded birthday ...

The Foo Fighters bandleader turns 56 on Jan. 14, and the occasion naturally offers a moment to reflect on his deep, wide ...