Van Halen: Why the Original Line-Up MUST Return to Save Rock ‘n’ Roll
The rainbow belching Yeti requires Michael Anthony on bass.
The Top Ten Albums of the Year… and the Worst Trends to Rock the Industry
RCL’s Tim Sommer breaks down the music that deserve to be heard.
The 10 Best Christmas Songs, According to an Ex-Record Producer
RealClearLife music columnist Tim Sommer compiles a list of the popular and obscure, uplifting and melancholy.
Passing of Publicist Should Put Spotlight on Unsung Heroes of Music Biz
Angelica Cob-Baehler helped make dreams come true for musicians and listeners.
Bob Dylan 2018 Is One of the Greatest Shows in History of Rock
Master paints new masterpiece every night by revisiting past in new ways.
How I Briefly Almost Became the Fourth Beastie Boy
It's true! RCL columnist Tim Sommer was tapped to DJ on band's tour with Madonna.
The Power of Community in Music: Remembering the Band, Murphy’s Law
A New York Hardcore scene legend passes away, and the music family he left behind mourns.
Why a Beatles Song You May Never Have Heard Is One of Their Most Important
The Bonzos, Goons and ska behind "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)."
More Than a Feeling: Revealing the Secrets Behind the “Seamless” Pop Experience
Ramones, Boston and Kraftwerk found perfect formula for the soul.
Which Nominees Are Actually Getting Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Bet on Stevie Nicks, LL Cool J, Devo and Janet Jackson... but not on Radiohead.
Lady Gaga May Be an Actress Now, But She Needs to Be More of an Activist
"A Star Is Born" starlet does not show the bravery that Taylor Swift did in these political times.
An Open Letter to “SNL”: Your Live Music Just Sucks
RCL music columnist misses era when "Saturday Night Live" rocked viewers' minds.
An Open Letter to Rock Stars Staying Silent as Midterm Elections Near
RCL writer Tim Sommer has an axe to grind with so-called "Voices of the People."
It’s a Rotten Thing to Do, You Punks: Stop Fat-Shaming John Lydon
Sex Pistols frontman deserves better than tweets and headlines about his weight.
Why You Never Heard Fleetwood Mac’s Weirdest, Most Perfect Album
'Jeremy Spencer' is hard to find because it was hard for public to appreciate.
Dear Journalists, Stop Pretending Rock is Dead
Music journalists are missing out on the European and American bands that should be on playlists.