Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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40 Years Ago: A Rejected Babys Song Becomes Journey’s Signature Ballad
"Open Arms" eventually made its way to No. 2 on the charts, becoming a set list staple.
How Keith Richards’ Broken Heart Inspired Hit Song ‘Ruby Tuesday’
She was a 20-year-old British 'Vogue' model he met at a party thrown by the Rolling Stones' producer and manager.
Ronnie Spector Dies: Rockers React
Brian Wilson, Steven Van Zandt and others pay tribute to late icon.
Rolling Stones’ 60th Anniversary Honored With Royal Mail Stamps
Band's decades-long career highlighted on new British postage.
When Bob Saget Crashed a Rock Concert
Fans at 2007 Guster show got more than they bargained for.
25 Years Ago: David Bowie Shares 50th Birthday Stage With Friends
An all-star cast of rockers helped the Starman ring in his 50th birthday in 1997.
Carole King’s Legendary 1973 Central Park Concert to Be Released
Third Man Vault Package features singer-songwriter's famous New York City performance.
Beatles’ ‘Rooftop Concert’ Coming to IMAX Theaters
Footage and audio of legendary performance has been optimized for one-night-only showing.
New ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Movie Coming ‘Soon’
"No exact date yet," show's creator says. "They need some time to get back in shape."
Doors, ‘The Doors:’ A Track-by-Track Guide
Band's debut LP laid the groundwork for brief but electrifying career.
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Cover Art Lawsuit Dismissed
Spencer Elden, who launched the lawsuit last year, has one last opportunity to refile.
Did an America Song Inspire Rod Stewart’s ‘Tonight’s the Night’?
Two 1976 hits may be tied to one another.