Rob Smith

45 Years Ago: REO Speedwagon Breaks Through With ‘Tuna Fish’
They'd established a fan base between coasts but had been largely ignored in hotspots like New York or Los Angeles.

50 Years Ago: Bob Seger Digs Deep on Underrated ‘Back in ’72’
How could something this awesome escape the attention of a wider audience? Because he hates it.

Def Leppard’s ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song
These tracks changed the game for hard rock in 1983.

Santana Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Carlos Santana & Co. have been supernatural musical shape-shifters for 26 albums. Here's how those records rank.

What a Wonderful Soundtrack: The Music of ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Companion to the Robin Williams film is a great snapshot of mid-'60s radio.

Richard Marx, ‘Songwriter': Album Review
Four EPs show off veteran's versatility in multiple genres.

45 Years Ago: Eric Carmen Somehow Completes a Deeply Personal Masterpiece
Former Raspberries frontman discusses difficult birth of 'Boats Against the Current.'

30 Years Ago: Elton John Returns From Addiction With ‘The One’
The 1992 album gave legend his first Top 10 hit in 16 years.

25 Great Drum and Vocal Breakdowns
Sometimes, to amp up a song, you have to pare things back.

40 Years Ago: Air Supply Hit Big Time With ‘One That You Love’
You'd probably have a problem getting classic rock fans to admit liking their music. Such is the guilt inherent to guilty pleasure.

Van Halen Tried to Patch Themselves Together on ‘It’s About Time’
Song sounded like all was well with the band, but disaster was just around the corner.

‘Cake’ to Cash: 10 Great Steve Ferrone Tracks
On his 71st birthday, we celebrate the eclectic work of drummer extraordinaire Steve Ferrone with 10 of his best performances.