Carol Kaye, one of the most recorded bassists in rock and pop music, announced on June 18 that she will be declining her invitation to this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame indu c tion ceremony.

Paul McCartney performed it live, honoring Ricky Nelson with a heartfelt rock-and-roll version. Both covers bring different moods while keeping the song’s simple and memorable feel. 1. The Cramps ...

Rick Derringer, the classic rock guitarist-songwriter best known for performing the garage rock hit “Hang on Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died. He was 77.

The last song of the night was “American Girl,” one of the best rock and roll songs ever. Everybody can probably hear that guitar intro in their head, so its choice as a solo piano number ...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 was announced on April 27, 2025. In addition to Joe Cocker, inductees include Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes.

“I think if there are any comedians that should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Cheech and Chong,” Marin said on the “Stern” show.

They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and while that venue might not always be discerning, it certainly recognizes women who have made a difference on the music scene and continue to do so. 31.

Updated on: May 14, 2025 / 1:21 PM EDT / CBS News For more than half a century, KISS' Gene Simmons has been one of the most recognizable figures of rock and roll.

It’s been far too common a scenario over the last few years that bands up for initiation into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have gotten snubbed. Hell, some major acts like Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, ...

Another Detroit musical act inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Musicians Meg White and Jack White of the White Stripes performing at Madison Square Garden on July 24th, 2007 in New York City.

CLEVELAND — When the class of 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees was announced on “American Idol” Sunday night, there was one interesting twist as Phish did not make this year’s cut ...