Guardian Music — His Sire label gave careers to Madonna, Talking Heads and the Ramones, while he was stuck in the closet and a tumultuous marriage. ‘Who’s to say what’s normal?’ he wondersSeymour Stein loves the music business. And so he sh... more info

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. *** Ricky Nelson - "Travelin' Man" HIT #1: May 29, 196... more info

Stereogum — The Number Ones is a new column where I'll review every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. It is, in other words, a shameless ripoff of the g... more info

Gigwise — David Bowie's final recordings are to be released on a new Lazarus album that includes Bowie songs and recordings done by the cast of his musical. 'No Plan', 'Killing a Little Time', and 'When I Met You', were recorded with the same lineup featured... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Brooklyn duo Jack & Eliza released their charming No Wonders EP last month, conjuring up early '60s pop like Ricky Nelson or The Everly Brothers. You can stream the whole thing via Rdio and we've got the premiere of... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' TV series helped open the door for Dick Clark and 'American Bandstand.' Young Ricky Nelson helped make the then-controversial rock music seem safe to millions of teens and their parents. more info

Chicago Tribune — Davy Jones was not pop music’s first teen idol. Preceding him were Ricky Nelson, Frankie Avalon and Fabian, among many. more info

Guardian Music — Stuck in Lonesome Town? Stranded on the Lost Highway? You're in good company, as our losers playlist showsMusic seems populated by losers. That's the impression you gave last week, when I asked you to nominate your favourite songs about losers. It se... more info

ContactMusic — American singersongwriter Matthew Nelson has divorced his wife of 16 years The star son of late singeractor Ricky Nelson split from modelactress Yvette Stefens in 2009 and their divorce was made official earlier this month Sep11 The hitmaker... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Lady Gaga has snagged a piece of pop music history in landing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with her new single “Born This Way.” Even more significant than posting the highest first-week digital sales... more info