The Chicago band Pelican came upon its instrumental sound in a bit of serendipity, when its members couldn't find a lead singer equal to the power and depth of their songs' melodies and arrangements.

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

In 1982, Michael Jackson wasn’t yet Michael Jackson, megastar. Before Thriller, the then–24-year-old had released five solo albums but was still defining his own sound separate from the success of the ...