Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson, who turned 75 this week, showed that he could still write stirring, conceptually epic pieces.

The post-Bill Berry R.E.M. seemed less solid in its artistic footing, making me wonder if the end was near.

Released 30 years ago this month, the Smithereens’ ’11’ is defined by haystacks of penetrating hooks and in-the-pocket musicianship.

Or: The Dangers of a Self-Education in Popular Culture.

Miles Davis was grazed in a hail of bullets on Oct. 10, 1969 – but why? And who did it? Unpacking one of jazz’s most violent and puzzling moments.

As frontman David Lee Roth celebrates his 65th birthday today, we return to a handful of Van Halen favorites.

My only intersection with Ginger Baker became one of the most amazing nights of music I’ve ever seen.

Released 10 years ago today, ‘Testament Paris/London’ marked a continuation of Keith Jarrett’s striking tightrope walks without a net.

Released 15 years ago today, Tom Waits’ ‘Real Gone’ is like your favorite pair of jeans: well-worn, full of character and hard to improve upon.

Poncho Sanchez, Ikebe Shakedown and Kelly Suttenfield are among those featured in this occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.