American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, AC/DC Scored Their First American No. 1 With an Album Inspired by Bon Scott and Roman Gladiators

Forty-four years ago today, AC/DC topped the Billboard 200 for the first time with an album partially inspired by their late ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, This “100% Hard-Rock Band” Played Their First Gig Ever—and the Rest Is History

The first iteration of legendary Australian rock band AC/DC/ played its first gig on Dec. 31, 1973, in Sydney.
Whiskey Riff

Zach Top Reveals Which George Strait Classic Was The First Song He Learned To Play On Guitar

Of course it was the King. Zach Top seems to be everywhere these days. Riding the highs of his debut album last year and his highly-successful sophomore effort this year, Ain't In It For My Health, ...

104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Performs National Anthem on Saxophone at Islanders-Rangers Game: 'I Love This Country'

Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, wowed the crowd at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Saturday ...