Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

It’s March 14th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1982, at Anaheim, California’s Radio City, a band called Metallica made their live debut. A couple decades later, in ...

Wesley Schultz of the Denver-based folk-rock duo on becoming a hero to the likes of Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan.

Basement Holocaust were only around for 1985, when the trio were sophomores at West High. The "new" record is a chance to ...

Maná, formed in Guadalajara, Mexico, over 40 years ago ... British punk singer Billy Idol; pop singer icon Cyndi Lauper; and rock duo The White Stripes. Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby ...