The 50 most controversial songs from the last 50 years

These are hardly the first songs to come under scrutiny. For more than a century, the evolution of popular music has delivered stark parallels to Western society's progression. Popular songs and ...

Willie Nelson’s Upcoming Album, ‘Dream Chaser,’ Includes a New Song He Wrote With Bob Dylan

Wille Nelson's new album, 'Dream Chaser,' is arriving on May 29. It includes 'I Can't Read Your Mind,' which he wrote with Bob Dylan.

Wayne Perkins, Guitarist Who Nearly Joined the Rolling Stones and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dead at 74

The Alabama-born guitarist recorded with Bob Marley and the Wailers on Catch a Fire and Joni Mitchell on Court and Spark ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1967, Jimi Hendrix Released a Single Inspired by a Novel With Lyrics That Have Been Debated for Decades

Fifty-nine years ago today, Jimi Hendrix released what would go on to be one of his best-known and most talked-about songs.

‘Music heals’

Music heals’ ...

1976 Classic Hit Song Became a Massive Success Despite Controversial Lyrics

Rod Stewart’s biggest hit, Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright), sparked controversy and unexpected inspiration that only ...