Jimmy Cliff, Singer Who Helped Bring Reggae to Global Audience, Dies at 81

His Grammy-winning records as well as his starring role in the cult movie “The Harder They Come” in 1972 boosted a career ...

Jimmy Cliff, who helped introduce reggae to the world, dies at 81

The Jamaican reggae star had a breakout performance in the 1972 film "The Harder They Come," playing a singer turned outlaw.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2003, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Sad Poet Whose Songs Were Recorded by the Likes of Johnny Cash, Neil Young, and Patsy Cline

To date, more than 700 artists have covered “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” For instance, Ray Charles recorded a version in 1962 and took it to the top of the Hot 100. Kitty Wells released her cover in ...

The Paul McCartney Song That Paul Simon Once Called 'Garbage'

As Ultimate Classic Rock reported, "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" was inspired by a 1972 massacre in Northern Ireland which ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Lou Reed Released the Landmark Glam Rock Album That “Petrified” David Bowie

With his conversational lyricism, deadpan delivery, and refusal to ignore those on the fringes of society, Lou Reed has inspired everyone from Lana Del Rey to the Killers’ Brandon Flowers. Getting his ...