Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
30 Years Ago: Beastie Boys Become the First Censored Act on ‘American Bandstand’
The Beastie Boys became the first act to be censored on 'American Bandstand' on Jan. 16, 1987, reportedly earning the ire of host Dick Clark.
When the Rolling Stones Collected Their Past on ‘Hot Rocks’
This is their most successful release, and the band had nothing to do with it.
How the Mysterious ‘Hey Joe’ Introduced the World to Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience debuted on Dec. 16, 1966, with "Hey Joe," a folk song of uncertain origin.
How Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr Survived the ‘80s
By the time the ’80s arrived, the Beatles had been broken up for a decade.
1996’s Best Alternative Albums
From lo-fi to trip hop, folktronica to post-rock, and samples, samples, samples, we're ranking 1996's Best Alternative Albums.
Alternative Rock’s 50 Greatest Debut Singles
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. We’re exploring the 50 greatest debut singles in alternative rock.
How Pink Floyd’s ‘Great Dance Songs’ Became a Collector’s Item
Some songs had to be edited to fit on one slab of vinyl, and they couldn't get the rights to another.
How Elton John Survived the ’80s
Elton John almost didn’t make it to the ’80s.
50 Tribute Songs for Dead Musicians
What better way to immortalize your heroes than in a song?
The Day Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Met Again
The Rolling Stones legends have known each other since they were little kids.
Bach and Roll: 28 Best Rock and Classical Crossovers
Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven" framed the yawning early distance between rock and classical. But things quickly changed.
40 Years Ago: Elton John Reveals Bisexuality
Elton John fans and the general public were shocked when the performer came out as bisexual in the Oct. 7, 1976 issue of Rolling Stone.