David Bowie was in the mood to try something different as the early '80s unfolded. He'd been listening to R&B and blues records while on vacation in the South Pacific from the likes of James Brown and ...

David Bowie hit a musical milestone 41 years ago today when his iconic pop track “Let’s Dance” hit No. 1 on both the U.K. and U.S. charts, marking the first time the British rocker would achieve the ...

In the '80s, most of the baby boomer rock stars who'd come up in past decades were still trying to make versions of the bluesy rock that came naturally to them. They were doing what they could to keep ...

In 1982, David Bowie went on vacation in the South Pacific, a rare respite for the tireless workaholic. “It can get very boring,” he recalled later of taking time off. To cure his boredom, he brought ...

A-Trak, Skrillex, Diplo, Photek, and Armand Van Helden (from left) at the Grammys in 2012. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images Considering how many dance crazes have figured into pop since the Grammys’ ...

What do we mean by “dance songs”? Good question. In a sense, any song that ever got any one person moving in any perceptible direction is a dance song. The Beatles made great dance songs — as did ...

Need to let loose and dance it out? Bruce Springsteen might be better known for his ballads and heartland rock anthems, but he’s also penned a few jam-worthy dance songs through the years. Let’s look ...