U2 Rocks Harder Than Ever
In their 26-year career, Irish band U2 has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and won 14 Grammy Awards. In the 1990s, they experimented with electronica and other influences, but returned to their rock roots in 2000. U2's new album, "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb", rocks harder and louder than ever.
Rod Stewart Scores First-Ever No. 1 Debut with Stardust
Over the past two years, veteran British rocker Rod Stewart has been exploring material from classic American composers of the 20th century. Rod has scored his first-ever Number One debut with his new release, Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III.
"Redneck Woman" Gretchen Wilson Puts "Country" Back in Country Music
Loretta, Tammy, Dolly ... Gretchen? That's newcomer Gretchen Wilson, who's being lauded by music critics for putting the "country back in Country music." The 30-year-old single mother proudly refers to herself as a "Redneck Woman."
Ben Jelen's Multiple Influences Shine on Give It All Away
Ben Jelen has been described as a traveler, scholar, lyricist and musician. He's being compared to veteran singers and songwriters Todd Rundgren, Jackson Browne, Pete Townshend and Elton John.
Musicology Puts Prince Back on Stage
Prince's new album, Musicology, his first major-label release since 2001, marks a return to his "old school" style of R&B, sensual soul and funk rock.
