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Chris Ford
Throwback Thursday: Nirvana Wish You a Merry Christmas
How the heck does Dave Grohl not know 'Joy to the World'?
The Story of Smashing Pumpkins’ Sprawling ‘Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’
It's the album that's come to define Smashing Pumpkins to most people. To others, it's come to define the entire post-grunge era.
Throwback Thursday: Nine Inch Nails Get Filthy at Woodstock ’94
In honor of NIN's nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we dug up one of their filthiest, most iconic performances.
Throwback Thursday: the White Stripes Jam With Jools Holland
Jack White swaps instruments mid-song and the host joins the Detroit duo on keyboards during a memorable appearance on British TV in 2007.
15 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Give Away ‘Machina II/The Friends + Enemies of Modern Music’
When their label refused to release 'Machina II,' Smashing Pumpkins posted it online for free – back when a move like that was unheard of.
Throwback Thursday: The Black Keys + Dan Auerbach’s Bushy Goatee on Australian TV
Watch the Black Keys kill it on Australian TV while in support of 2003's 'Thickfreakness.'
25 Years Ago: Nirvana Played Their Legendary Set at England’s Reading Festival
Twenty-five years ago, Nirvana descended upon the Reading Festival for what would be one of the most legendary performances of their career.
When Rancid Fired on All Cylinders With ‘…And Out Come the Wolves’
The year was 1995, and major labels were looking for their "next big thing." Rancid looked out at the riches the labels were offering and said, "No, thank you."
11 Years Ago: Zach Braff Makes a Perfect Mixtape With the Soundtrack to ‘Garden State’
You gotta hear this soundtrack. It'll change your life.
8 Years Ago: Smashing Pumpkins Release Their ‘Comeback’ Album, ‘Zeitgeist’
If you can move past the baggage that comes from a comeback album without half the original members, Smashing Pumpkins' 'Zeitgeist' holds up surprisingly well.
Throwback Thursday: Green Day Take the Late Night TV Stage in 1994
Is it just me, or did Billie Joe Armstrong look cooler with blonde hair?
Hey Everybody, Here’s the Nine Inch Nails + Carly Rae Jepsen Duet You Didn’t Want
Duets are often sweet ... but not always.