After 15 years, Silverstein has become a staple on the post-hardcore scene. Named after children’s author Shel Silverstein, the Ontario fivesome had a breakthrough with 2005’s Discovering the ...

Earlier today, the indie rock act Silverstein announced the dates of a North American tour in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The band will play three sets: its breakthrough album Discovering the ...

When asked many years ago what he most wanted out of life, Shel Silverstein answered, “Everything.” It was a characteristic answer from this elusive, legendary artist who was born in Chicago on ...

While Shel Silverstein’s verses for children have never gone out of fashion, his country songs haven’t gotten much attention in the last 30 years. Silverstein’s “Boy Named Sue” was a huge hit for ...

Iconic songwriter and Country Music Hall of Fame member Bobby Bare turns 85 on April 7th and will follow that milestone 10 days later with a brand-new album, Great American Saturday Night. The ...

As a matter of fact, Silverstein had a solo music career, as he released a plethora of singer/songwriter folk recordings. However, his forte was certainly writing, and before we get to that, it’s ...

Q: What is the connection between famed children’s author, Shel Silverstein, and the band, Dr. Hook? A: Shel Silverstein had the good fortune of being very talented at just about everything he set his ...

Shel Silverstein’s reputation rests on his children’s books, but he also had a long, illustrious songwriting career in Nashville. No one performed his ribald, irreverent songs more than the ...

Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein was a decidedly American writer who has been translated into more than 30 languages, and whose books have sold over 20 million copies. He was the recipient of two ...