Bruce Hampton made one of the most dramatic exits in rock ‘n’ roll history — and rock ‘n’ roll is full of dramatic exits. His onstage departure at his 70th birthday party concert, in front of a packed ...

Even allowing for the fact that authors don't always get to choose their titles, Nancy Spada's new "Beyond the Handsomeness: A Biography of Thomas Schippers" (Universal Music) hits a sour note. Her ...

The Echo may not seem a place for a book party, much less a pajama party, but last night it served as both those things. Writer Willy Vlautin came to town from Portland to launch his fourth novel, The ...

Discover who Taylor Swift is. Learn about her biography, rise as a global icon, her achievements, business acumen, & net ...

Ross Reynolds talks with author Holly George-Warren about her new biography of musician Alex Chilton, "A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to ...

Singer and guitarist Jeff Hanna was a high school student in Long Beach, California, when he formed the first version of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was 1966 – the peak in popularity of the ...

In May 1961, Ernie K-Doe lorded over the national charts with "Mother-in-Law," a 24-karat nugget of New Orleans rhythm & blues gold mined by Allen Toussaint, the song's writer and producer. If K-Doe's ...