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.
A Rock Star Replies to Tim Sommer: “Dems Are Buzz Kill, Man!”
An open letter from the Heartland to RealClearLife's music columnist
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.
Roger Waters: At 75, His Words Are Still as Sturdy as Bricks in the Wall
In honor of the Pink Floyd founder's birthday, here are 11 of his most potent quotes.
40 Years Later, DEVO Turns Out to Have Been Proven Right
Unlike Weezer, these rock icons gave us "Satisfaction" from their powerful cover.
Modern-Day Thors Drop the Hammer: These Vikings Show Us How to Rock
Primal sounds transcend what you thought you knew about good music.
Why Weezer’s “Africa” Is the Worst Pop Recording of All Time
RCL music columnist Tim Sommer has been rocked by cover...and not in a good way.
Robert Plant: Insights from Rock’s 70-Year-Old “Golden God”
To honor his birthday, here are 13 nuggets of wisdom from the legendary front man.
I am the Yr in “Kill Yr idols”: How I Inspired Sonic Youth’s Iconic Song
RCL music columnist Tim Sommer reveals how he inspired Thurston Moore lyric.
Adam Ant: The Once and Future Rock Star
40 years into his career, more Americans need to discover this under-appreciated performer.
Herman’s Hermits Singer Still Rocking…..Even If He Can’t Be Herman In Home Country
Peter Noone still hitting high notes 55 years later.