Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees Announced
The induction ceremony will take place on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
50 of the Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock
If you think you know the meaning behind these titles, you may want to think again.
56 Rock Musician Nicknames
From schoolday monikers to bandmate bestowed titles.
28 Songs Written About Bandmates
Scathing takedowns, passive aggressive points and tender goodbyes.
Ozzy Blasts ‘Antisemite’ Kanye West for Unauthorized Sample
Black Sabbath singer says he denied rapper permission to use "War Pigs" and wants "no association" with him.
Joni Mitchell Performs for the First Time at the Grammys
Singer-songwriter also took home the award for Best Folk Album.
Annie Lennox Pays Tribute to Sinead O’Connor at Grammys
Eurythmics singer performed "Nothing Compares 2 U" during the show's in memoriam section.
26 Paintings That Became Album Covers
Why make new art when there's a whole world of it already at your fingertips?
Billy Joel Returning to Grammys 30 Years After Midsong Protest
Singer-songwriter had a point to prove in 1994: Don't ever mess with Frank Sinatra.
Why Billy Joel Stopped Making Albums
The Piano Man has not released a record in over two decades, for a couple of reasons.