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Dolly Parton knew “I Will Always Love You” would be played when she died. She wanted this song instead
By Martin Kielty Published
Parton had already chosen the song she wanted at her funeral — and in 2015 she also recorded a mystery song to be opened on her 100th birthday, whether she was there to hear it or not.

Tom Scholz offers studio rarities on 50th-anniversary edition of Boston’s hit debut album
By Martin Kielty Published
The album turns 50 today, but the new edition won’t arrive until 2027 — complete with previously unreleased demos that helped get the band signed

John Lennon and Paul McCartney crack up while working out “Day Tripper” on a newly released 1965 tape
By Martin Kielty Published
Their Beatles’ songwriting partnership is heard in the raw as they try vocal styles, stumble over lines and struggle to nail what would become a classic track

Dolly Parton died of cancer, her representatives say
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
A spokesperson said the country music icon was admitted to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville last Friday

“Instant sainthood.” Dolly Parton’s death brings tributes from Jack White, Slash, Steve Stevens and other rockers
By Christopher Scapelliti Last updated
Few artists crossed musical boundaries like Parton, whose songs, voice and larger-than-life personality earned admiration from country, pop, rock and metal fans alike

Dolly Parton remembered the little guitar that started her career: “It was my treasure”
By Christopher Scapelliti Last updated
The late country legend’s first guitar was a humble instrument, but it helped set her on the path to becoming one of the most beloved musicians of all time

Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country, whose music spoke to millions, dies at 80
By Christopher Scapelliti Last updated
The “9 to 5” and “Jolene” singer’s death was announced by her family in a video message shared on her social media pages

“I was sitting outside like a stalker.” Behind Mikael Åkerfeldt’s high-stakes backstage pursuit of Ritchie Blackmore
By Phil Weller Published
Determined to glimpse his ultimate idol in Spain, the Opeth leader risked irritating the notoriously moody Rainbow legend right before showtime.

“I’m heartbroken.” Les Paul’s son speaks out after birthplace of modern recording and electric guitar is razed
By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Gene Paul says his family was given no warning before the destruction of the Mahwah property where his father pioneered multitrack recording and electric-guitar technology — and where guitar legends including Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen came to visit

Billy Gibbons called Norman’s Rare Guitars looking for a young musician he'd seen online in the shop’s videos
By Phil Weller Published
Norman Harris says giving back is important. Through the store's hugely popular videos, he's helped emerging players find audiences — and in some cases launch careers, including Marcus King’s
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