It’s strange to think a rock band like the Kinks were the genesis of one of the most influential jazz fusion songs ever written. But Al Di Meola has confessed to being inspired by the Brit’s 1964 hit ...

The Kinks‘ chief songwriter Ray Davies always seemed to be a bit out of step with the prevailing trends in the world of rock and roll, which is part of why his band’s music stood out from the pack. On ...

The 1960s offered a soundtrack for a decade of immense change, producing tunes that have managed to stick in our heads for decades. These songs are more than just oldies; they are cultural artifacts ...

Shel Talmy, the rock producer known for recording hits with the Kinks and the Who, has died at the age of 87. Talmy’s death was confirmed via his Facebook page, which noted the producer "passed away ...

I’d be bold enough to say that this punk rock classic is the most memorable song on our list. The whole of this song is so much fun and very easy to sing along to. While punk tracks like The Ramones’ ...

No matter how cool and successful you are, getting to meet an idol who helped shape your path is an amazing moment. Shock rocker Alice Cooper, 77, who holds both of those labels, is no different.