Fame didn’t disappear when the radio stopped calling. It just changed rooms. A few familiar voices walked away from the stage, took unexpected seats elsewhere, and built second acts that deserve to make the highlight reel.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix was already melting minds in London—but in the U.S., mainstream crowds didn’t quite know what to do with him yet. So when he signed on to open for The Monkees, America’s most teen-screaming pop phenomenon, it was a mismatch from the jump.

Before looping clips got longer and attention spans got shorter, there was Vine—a six-second burst of creativity where songs could go from forgotten deep cuts to global sensations overnight. Whether it was a dance challenge, a dramatic punchline, or a clip of someone’s pet doing something baffling, these tracks became the heartbeat of an era. And with just a few notes, they can transport you right back to the time when going viral meant doing something bizarre, looping it endlessly, and hoping someone yelled “Do it for the Vine”.

Many consider Syd Barrett to have been rock band Pink Floyd's guiding light, but the truth is, he was only with them for a small fraction of their history. What ended his time with Pink Floyd was an abrupt and bizarre personality change that friends and fans are still trying to come to terms with. Over the years, suggested causes include his unbridled substance misuse, mental illness—or just one of the side effects of being a rock n roll genius.

Find the perfect holiday presents with this fun and engaging guide to Christmas gift ideas for the music buff in your life. From vinyl essentials to high-tech gadgets and concert-worthy accessories, these creative picks will delight audiophiles, collectors, and every music lover on your list.

Discover these creative, expanded Christmas gift ideas for the movie buff in your life—from Criterion editions and home-theater gadgets to cozy blankets, puzzles, collectibles, and more. A festive, fun guide for cinephiles of every genre.