Banned by SNL Author:Alan Cross | Mar 10 2010 12:00AM

What do Elvis Costello, Sinead O'Connor and Rage Against the Machine have in common? They've all given the producers of Saturday Night Live fits.

The Famous "Where the Streets Have No Name" Video Shoot Author:Alan Cross | Mar 9 2010 12:00AM

One of the most famous video shoots of all time happened on the roof of a liquor store in March 1987.

Kings of Leon Save Their Dad Author:Alan Cross | Mar 8 2010 12:00AM

The story of the Followill boys from Kings of Leon travelling with mom and dad preachin’ all over the US south has been told a bunch of times.

The Slits: Pioneering All-Female Band Author:Alan Cross | Mar 5 2010 12:00AM

These days, female-fronted bands are no big deal. But there was a time when an all-girl band (wow, doesn’t it sound dated to say it like that?) was an unusual thing.

Films of Faith and Devotion. Author:Alan Cross | Mar 4 2010 12:00AM

Depeche Mode fans are among some of the most loyal and fanatical in the world.

Less Hearing Loss? Author:Alan Cross | Mar 3 2010 12:00AM

We hear a lot about how people are going deaf thanks to things like concerts that are too loud and headphones that are cranked way too high for way too long.

Blur’s "Song 2" Author:Alan Cross | Mar 2 2010 12:00AM

One of the fastest songs Blur ever wrote–and also their most profitable–was "Song 2," the two minute song that appears as track two on their self-titled album from 1997.

The Ramones Open for...Toto? Author:Alan Cross | Mar 1 2010 12:00AM

As a manager, it’s important that when you’re band is taking on the road as a support act that they’re paired with the right act.

Book for Depeche Mode Fans Author:Alan Cross | Feb 26 2010 12:00AM

Depeche Mode was formed in Basildon, England, back in 1980. And boy, are there stories. Most surround singer Dave Gahan and his issues with drugs and death.

More on Sid Vicious Author:Alan Cross | Feb 25 2010 12:00AM

February 2 was the 31st anniversary of the death of Sid Vicious, punk rock’s most infamous character.