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Kate Pierson of the B-52’s tells the stories of the band’s lead singles, including the influence of “Rock Lobster” and why they didn’t select “Love Shack.”

When I was growing up, calling Dad to dinner required a trip down carpeted stairs to the basement, an audiophile man cave in a time before the term had been invented. I'd open the door from the kitchen, and a great wall of sound would emerge—and nearly blow me back before I descended the stairs.

Pink Floyd's classic album, The Dark Side of the Moon was released 50 years ago today.

Now guarding trees in Lower Manhattan, the poet and author of “Chelsea Girls” says: “Things that might have once been corny to me don’t feel corny anymore.”

"The Whole of the Moon" Mike Scott isnt afraid to mix things up. In fact, he relishes it. Before our interview I asked him about his TikTok videos, and he said, "Oh, that was back in the summer." Most people are still getting into TikTok — hes done with it, thus showcasing the always inspired attitude of one of rocks most mercurial frontmen. Scott is the founder of The Waterboys, who over the course of the last four decades have rotated through more musicians than any band short of The Fall....