These rock songs were written or produced while one of their artists was on the cusp of death; and a few of them are still quite incredible.

The ‘90s supposedly “killed the guitar solo.” Yet even amid a decade dominated by grunge, gangsta rap, teen pop and nu-metal, southern rock, a classic sound synonymous with guitar solos, made a ...

Robert Smith has been the only consistent member of the Cure since the band formed in 1978, and he’s an icon in his own right ...

Cat Stevens has released some classic rock songs that are breathtakingly beautiful. One of his most popular ballads feels hypocritical in retrospect. It’s a shame, because the song has a timeless ...

For as much as he has been known as a career-driven artist, the 1970s were the perfect time to capture the genius of Neil ...

Ringo Starr is missing out by less than two weeks. He released Goodnight Vienna in 1974, but his country-themed Look Up hits ...

Elton John already has a treasure trove of songs in his back catalogue, but he knew this tune hadn't lost its lustre over the ...

Kim Deal has finally dropped her debut solo album, Nobody Loves You more. How did the Breeders' and former Pixies member fare ...

The title of Father John Misty's sixth studio album, “Mahashmashana,” is a reference to cremation, and the first song ...

Michael Cerveris’ rock and roll and musical theater passions led him to a life in the Northeastern U.S., where he has thrived on stage and screen. He later took an odyssey to New Orleans that brought ...

Clément Ducol and Camille whip up a suite of songs in a surprising range of genres that suit one of the year’s more ...

Its release marked a turning point in Clarkson's career, solidifying her status as a music powerhouse and paving the way for ...