Paul Simon

After his split with Paul Simon, he failed at being a math teacher, lost his partner to suicide and spent six years walking across the U.S. and Europe.

He returns to the U.S. this week after a run of European stops.

From disco to rock to novelty songs, the United States' bicentennial year had plenty to offer.

World music, metal, art-rock and old-fashioned rock 'n' roll converged at the 1980s' midpoint.

Singer-songwriter will play 20 dates at outdoor venues across North America.

Many of these albums found artists making triumphant returns from long absences.

Feeling old yet? Don't worry, these albums will keep you young.

Celebrated comeback follows a brief retirement while he dealt with hearing loss.

Released 35 years ago this month, the LP may be his most challenging. But it richly rewards repeated listens.

No one could blame fans for humming "Still Crazy After All These Years" every Thanksgiving.

Sometimes your best bandmate can become your closest enemy.

Here's where the bestselling artists were in their lives when they rode the top of the charts and what they are doing today.