Stagecraft and stardom: Freddie Mercury on winning over audiences

Before Let Love Rule, Lenny Kravitz was told to change everything — even his name. Discover how walking away from fame helped him find his true sound. 🎸

Before they became one of the most iconic girl groups of the 1980s, Bananarama were just three friends living in a rundown flat above the legendary Sex Pistols rehearsal space in London’s Soho. Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin, and Keren Woodward shared not only a passion for music but also a…

The Backstory is your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the songs, artists, and albums featured on this week's Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop on HOT 102.7FM. From iconic comebacks to unforgettable chart-toppers, we dive into the stories that shaped the hits you love.

For over three decades, Mariah Carey has reigned as one of the most influential and celebrated voices in music history — a songwriter, producer, and vocalist whose career has defined the sound of modern pop and R&B. Yet despite the countless awards, chart-topping hits, and global fame, Carey says she…

Back in the early 1980s, three fun-loving friends in London found themselves caught up in a whirlwind of music, fashion, and possibility. Little did they know their quirky choice of name — “Bananarama” — would follow them for decades, even as they went on to become one of the most…