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With ‘Tommy’ Revival, Pete Townshend Is Talking to a New Generation

He’s also still working through his childhood trauma. Considering his musical’s legacy, he sees a story about how “we prevail ultimately, by turning toward the…

How Ingrid Michaelson Made ‘The Notebook’ Into a Musical

Family history is “wrapped up in these songs,” said the singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who is making the leap to Broadway with an adaptation of the…

How Kingsley Ben-Adir Became Bob Marley

Despite little outward resemblance, the actor worked for months to get the look, sound and movement right for the new film “Bob Marley: One Love.”

How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right

The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded “We Are the World.”

How Shane MacGowan Made ‘Fairytale of New York’

The duet between the Pogues frontman and the singer Kirsty MacColl portrays lovers who turn viciously against one another on Christmas Eve.

Kiss Loves to Say Goodbye. Is Its Rock ’n’ Roll Really Over?

Farewell tours are one of pop music’s signature moves. But there’s reason to believe Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are throwing in the towel for…

Vince Clarke, a Synth-Pop Mastermind, on His Unexpected Solo Album

He’s made irresistible hits with Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure. But going alone for the first time at 63, his inspirations were more sober, and…

‘The Last Waltz’ With Robbie Robertson Is One of Rock’s Great Docs

The film capturing the Band’s final performance in 1976 is a showcase for the group’s main songwriter and guitarist, Robbie Robertson. And for some, that…

Tony Bennett’s 10 Essential Songs

Over a career of 70-plus years, the singer infused his performances with a huge range, dramatic flair, rhythmic agility and an inquisitive approach to interpreting…

John Mellencamp Just Might Punch You

The irascible rocker, now 71, reflects on how America plays into his music, his relationship to his biggest hits and his latest album, “Orpheus Descending.”