Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
Prince Gifts the Bangles a Hit with ‘Manic Monday': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
The Bangles had their first major hit in 1986 with "Manic Monday," a song Prince gifted to them.
20 Years Ago: Duran Duran Enter the Electronic(a) Age with ‘Medazzaland’
Duran Duran's career was in a strange place upon the October 14, 1997, release of 'Medazzaland.'
20 Years Ago: Duran Duran Make Music History by Selling ‘Electric Barbarella’ as a Digital Single
Duran Duran were pioneers in e-commerce by selling "Electric Barbarella" online. But retailers were not happy.
Prince and Martika Keep the Faith Strong on ‘Love…Thy Will Be Done': 365 Prince Songs In a Year
Martika followed up the success of her debut by working with Prince on the Top 10 hit, "Love... Thy Will Be Done."
30 Years Ago: The ‘La Bamba’ Soundtrack Puts Los Lobos Atop the Charts
Los Lobos became unexpected stars in the summer of 1987 thanks to their hit cover of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba."
10 Awesome Bass Performances by Duran Duran’s John Taylor
The secret to John Taylor's success: Much like Duran Duran, he keeps pushing forward and isn't afraid to take chances.
Lenny Kravitz Honors Prince With Powerful Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Lenny Kravitz paid tribute to his longtime friend Prince tonight at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony by performing "When Doves Cry" and "The Cross."
35 Years Ago: Huey Lewis and the News Get Their First Hits With ‘Picture This’
1982's 'Picture This,' the second album by Huey Lewis and the News, brought them their first taste of stardom.
Revisiting R.E.M.’s ‘Green’ World Tour
The 'Green' tour marked many firsts for the band.
When Heart Finally Landed in the U.S. With ‘Dreamboat Annie’
They found a template and approach that the group would employ on all of their future albums.