What makes a power ballad? How is it defined? And what band is credited for releasing the first rock song so emotional it ...

A ballad is a type of poem that was traditionally set to music. The word ‘ballad’ comes from the Latin ‘ballare’ which means to dance – it’s also where the word ‘ballet’ comes from.

The man who sings 'Behind Blue Eyes' knows a thing or two about a great rock ballad and, here, Roger Daltry picks his favourite ever recorded.

More than ever, we need the common life we can create for each other, a shared life for the benefit of all.

Washington's 60th birthday will be celebrated with live performances and an exhibition as part of The Ballad of the Crocodile ...