The Sex Pistols' Debut Record, Ranked Among 'Best Punk Albums of All Time', Became A No. 1 Hit

In 1977, British punk band The Sex Pistols changed rock music forever with the release of their first (and last) studio album ...

Paul McCartney's Solo Debut Album, Originally Recorded in Secret, Became a No. 1 Hit

The breakup of the Beatles was a huge turning point for the music industry. The British rock band had pioneered a whole new ...

1977 Record, Ranked Among ‘Best Punk Albums of All Time’, Became A No. 1 Hit

The Sex Pistols’ only album redefined punk rock and sparked major controversy in 1977. Despite lineup turmoil and bans from ...

Beloved 1970 Rock Album, Originally Recorded in Secret, Became a No. 1 Hit

Famously, McCartney refused to delay the release of his debut album to give space for Let It Be, the final Beatles album that ...

Bad Brains' 1982 Self-Titled Debut Ranked Among the 'Greatest Punk Albums of All Time'

Some bands have that special "it" factor right out of the gate. American reggae-punk outfit Bad Brains fits that criterion. Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1976, the band broke barriers and defied ...
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56 Years Ago Today, Merle Haggard Was at No. 1 With the Album (And Title Track) That Became a Cultural Flashpoint

Merle Haggard's 1969 album 'Okie From Muskogee' topped the country albums chart 56 years ago today on May 22, 1970.

Dick Parry, Saxophonist Who Played Classic Solos on Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ Albums, Dies at 83

Dick Parry, who created some of the most indelible saxophone solos in rock music history through his association with Pink ...