American Songwriter

Paul Anka Wrote One of the Final Songs Buddy Holly Recorded, Released a Month Before His Death and Covered 20 Years Later by Don McLean

Later that year, Holly confided in Anka about wanting to leave the Crickets and change his musical direction. A fan of Anka’s ...

Legendary NJ comedian Floyd Vivino, aka ‘Uncle Floyd,’ dead at 74

Legendary New Jersey comedian Floyd Vivino, known as “Uncle Floyd,” has died at 74. On Friday, his brother, musician Jerry ...

Quote of the day by Coldplay's Chris Martin: 'What you reveal, you heal. You've got to express yourself in life, and it's better out than in'

Chris Martin, the acclaimed frontman of Coldplay, emphasizes the importance of emotional expression for personal healing. His ...

Watch 15 Different Incarnations of Grateful Dead Perform ‘Ripple’ Over 56 Years

The Grateful Dead's 'Ripple' has become one of their most beloved tunes, and we've assembled 15 live versions from throughout the last 56 years.

Manolo Villaverde, Tender Father on Bilingual TV Show, Dies at 89

He played Pepe Peña on “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?,” a series about a Cuban American family that is believed to be the United States’ ...