Rock and roll lost plenty of stars early on in their careers, but there has arguably never been a more tragic tale than the story of Johnny Ace.

“East Van usually gets that reputation, but there’s a history of west side rock ‘n’ roll that we’ve mostly forgotten about.” Chapman, the celebrated author of such books as The Last ...

Pete Townshend made his mark with The Who as a very spiritual lyricist. He took the introspection of Bob Dylan and brought it into the world of rock 'n' roll.

Using a variety of sources, Stacker created a loosely chronological list of 50 moments in history that defined rock 'n' roll. From its earliest conception to its current state, the journey has ...