Michael Christopher
5 Reasons Pearl Jam Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pearl Jam will almost definitely be voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here's why.
20 Years Ago: ‘Hype!’ Documents The Grunge Explosion
'Hype!,' a documentary about the explosion of the Seattle grunge scene and its aftermath, was released on Nov. 8, 1996.
‘Oasis: Supersonic': Film Review
We review the documentary that traces the rise and fall of one of the '90s' biggest bands.
Five Years Ago: Jane’s Addiction Overcome Turmoil With ‘The Great Escape Artist’
Jane's Addiction went through a few bass players to record 2011's 'The Great Escape Artist.'
The Story of When Soundgarden Broke Big With ‘Badmotorfinger’
'Badmotorfinger' was Soundgarden's third album and the heaviest of the trio of Seattle albums released in late-1991.
How John Mellencamp Became Johnny Cougar on His Debut Album, ‘Chestnut Street Incident’
He'd likely be the first to admit that 'Chestnut Street Incident' isn't his favorite.
25 Years Ago: Red Hot Chili Peppers Go Mainstream With ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’
The Red Hot Chili Peppers became major rock stars with their fifth album.
20 Years Ago: Eels Release ‘Beautiful Freak’
Like most of Mark Everett’s works throughout the years, 'Beautiful Freak' is both personal and observational.
20 Years Ago: Alice in Chains Go Acoustic for ‘Unplugged’
Alice in Chains released their appearance on MTV's 'Unplugged' on July 30, 1996.
The Story of Alice in Chains’ Last Show With Layne Staley
Layne Staley fronted Alice in Chains for the last time when they opened up for Kiss on July 3, 1996.
30 Years Ago: The Smiths Turn Pain Into Whimsy on ‘The Queen Is Dead’
There are two ways to look at The Queen Is Dead, which turns 30 years old today...