Lou Reed adored Bob Dylan and his music. The folk star deeply inspired Reed and he would influence The Velvet Underground ...

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Richard Clapton takes Nightlife on a journey through songs that influenced his career from the 60s to early 2000s.

Lou Christie, the famous 1960s singer best known for his chart-topping hit “Lightnin’ Strikes,” has died. He was 82. Christie ...

After finding worldwide success as a member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has carved out an incredible solo career with ...

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Beyoncé thanks Paul McCartney for the 1968 Beatles song "Blackbird," which she covers as "Blackbiird" on her album 'Cowboy ...

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Pattie Boyd is one of the very few people in the world who can say she’s been married to not one but two rock icons. The model and photographer, who was famously married to George Harrison, only to ...

Every June, the Paste Music crew tallies up the best songs of the year so far. It’s a great way to present our favorites to you, but also to each other. This list is a snapshot of our favorite ...