Today in Music History for Aug. 12: In 1838, Joseph Barnby, English organist and choirmaster, was born. He composed nearly 250 hymn tunes during his life. Of these the most enduring include "Now the ...

Best known for a voice that earned him the nickname Superlungs, Reid was Page's first choice for a singer in Led Zeppelin ...

Terry Reid, who died from cancer-related causes this week at the age of 75, will most be remembered for having turned down guitarist Jimmy Page’s 1968 invitation ...

Everybody knows about Cream, but Eric Clapton actually got another short-lived supergroup together in the 1960s.

Robert Plant may be the gold standard for frontman, but this 'Golden God' only stood on the shoulders of previous musical ...

Eric Dane is set to open up about his life following his recent ALS diagnosis in an upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer.

And while Bruce didn’t mention it, after Clapton announced he was departing Cream in 1968, less than two years after it ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a mother who is disappointed her daughter has shut her out of her life.

Advice Asking Eric: Mother of disabled son is tired of well-meaning advice Published: Jul. 31, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars ...

Dear Eric: My 15-year-old granddaughter recently texted me to say “Grandma, I am a lesbian.” I was only mildly surprised because her mom had told me before that she had a “girlfriend”.

Advice Asking Eric: My sister gave me a small amount from my father’s estate, then lied about her share Published: Jul. 30, 2025, 7:00 a.m.