The six-minute classic broke nearly every radio rule before reaching No. 1 and producing one of rock’s most celebrated guitar solos.

It may feel like Don McLean’s “American Pie” is the kind of folk song standard that’s just existed since time immemorial, but the singer-songwriter is celebrating the song — and its eponymous album — ...

Daily Dirt for Friday, July 31, 2026 If the following list was simply for vocals, my choice would be Peter Criss. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One ...

According to director Zach Cregger, his upcoming Resident Evil movie has drawn inspiration from several 1980s classics, ...

Musikfest’s lineup has evolved along with our musical tastes. Headliners over the years range from Don McLean at the first ...

The director behind 'Barbarian' and 'Weapons' looked to the classics for shaping his horror action film.

The McLean County Fair returns this week with upgraded grounds, new attractions and a celebration of 30 years at its current ...

Don McLean has added Geelong to his Australian tour celebrating the 55th anniversary of American Pie and confirmed Gaudion and 1927 as support acts for selected October dates.

Patrick Clancy, the father of three young children strangled inside their Massachusetts home, became the first witness Monday in his ex-wife’s murder trial, offering jurors a harrowing account of the ...