Timbaland’s second wave proved his sound didn’t peak. It kept evolving and reaching new corners of the industry. He made records that gave artists a fresh sound and a clear direction. The drums stayed ...

Composer, bass player, singer and Beach Boy Brian Wilson drew deep on American traditions. “Brian Wilson was an incredibly important musical figure,” said Jack Hamilton, a professor of Media Studies ...

Just about every version out there of the 1969 Beatles hit “Something” sounds amazing. I’m including the hundreds of covers out there, too. This is the kind of song that’s hard to screw up; it’s just ...

“You’re The Inspiration” came out in 1984. Written by Peter Cetera and David Foster, the sweet love song was actually written for Kenny Rogers instead, who ultimately passed on the song. “David Foster ...