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Presents a month-by-month overview of the stars, albums, events, and controversies in the rock-music world during 1989. Also discusses deaths, births, marriages, western rockers in the Soviet Union, environmental benefit concerts, rap music, new performers, revivals of older groups, independent film makers, and books about rock stars.

Photo essay with text presents a new generation of female recording artists. Gives some comments on women's approach to music and sexism in the music industry. Michelle Shocked; Natalie Merchant; Tracy Chapman; Margo Timmins; Paula Abdul; Others.

Gives a lengthy overview of summer activities with a rock-and-roll theme. Tells where to find the best rock music, food, beaches, etc., in all the major North American cities.

A report on the fourth annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction dinner held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York City) on January 18, 1989. The Rolling Stones; Bruce Springsteen; Stevie Wonder; Many other rock performers.

A month by month photo essay on the rock and roll world of 1987. The hits, flops, notable personalities and events of the year.

Reports on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which took place on the same evening as the first American bombing of Baghdad, Iraq. Group reaction to the bombing; Inductees, including LaVern Baker, John Lee Hooker, the Impressions, Ike and Tina Turner; Producer Phil Spector; Don Henley; The Byrds; Others.

Gives a rundown of the backstage parties and other festivities surrounding the Grammy Awards, which were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif., on February 21, 1990. Grammy winners and losers; Recording artists and other celebrities; Roy Orbison tribute concert; Parties given by CBS Records, Warner Bros., Geffen Records, and other companies. INSET: Notable news..

Profiles British pop singer Kate Bush, who discusses her latest album, `The Sensual World.' Career in Britain and Europe; Background; Need to retain some privacy in her life.

Discusses three new musical acts. The Southern psychedelic rock band, the JudyBats, and their debut album `Native Son'; Rap duo Gang Starr and their album `Step in the Arena'; Rocky Mountain rock band Big Head Todd and the Monsters and their latest album `Midnight Radio.'

Presents an interview with South African pop star Brenda Fassie, 25, who discusses her hopes for a recording career in the US. Clan relationship to activist Nelson Mandela; Comments on South Africa's political situation; Single `Black President!'

Interviews pop singer Edie Brickell, who discusses her new album, `Ghost of a Dog,' made with her band the New Bohemians at the Bearsville recording studio, in upstate New York. Members of the band; Songs recorded outside.

Interview with rock musicians Daryl Hall and John Oates, who discuss their new album, `Change of Season,' which was recorded at their own studio in rural upstate New York. Songs; Band members.

Interview with Irish rock star Sinead O'Connor who discusses her recent problems with the British, Irish and American press. Recent breakup of O'Connor's marriage and her relationship with black singer Hugh Harris; Her comments defending hip-hop and denouncing racism.

Discusses three new musical acts. Australian fuzz-pop band called the Hummingbirds; New Zealand pop singer Sonny Southon's debut album `Falling Through a Cloud'; Pop singer Richard X. Heyman's debut album `Living Room!!'

Interview with pop musician Paul Simon, who discusses his nearly-completed album `The Rhythm of the Saints,' which incorporates the music of West Africa and Brazil. Simon tells how and why he made the album.

Discusses the Neville Brothers' new album called `Brother's Keeper.' Comments by Aaron and Charles Neville; Well-known artists who worked on the album.

Discusses Bell Biv DeVoe, a hip-hop group spun off from the New Edition. Comments by group members Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe and Michael Bivins, who were also in the New Edition; Album called `Poison'; Style of music.

Interview with rock star Billy Joel, who discusses his recent bout with a kidney stone and his single, `We Didn't Start the Fire,' from his new album, `Storm Front.' Lawsuit against former manager Frank Weber; New producer Mick Jones; Comments on how the baby-boom generation will handle the world crises it is now inheriting.

Discusses three new musical acts. Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, 36; Rapper The D.O.C. (Tray Curry); Country-pop singers Boo Hewerdine, an Englishman, and Texan Darden Smith.

Interview with rock singer Neil Young, who discusses his new album, `Freedom.'

Interview with rock star Bonnie Raitt, who discusses the success of her new album, `Nick of Time,' and her battle with alcoholism.

Interview with Foreigner band member Mick Jones, who discusses the making of his solo album, `Mick Jones.' The album's first single, `Just Wanna Hold'; Relationship with Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm.

Discusses the Rolling Stones recent press conference at Grand Central Station (New York, N.Y.) to promote their new album, `Steel Wheels,' and North American tour. Comments by promoter Michael Cohl of Concert Productions International (CPI); Ticket prices; Itinerary; Comments by band members.

Discusses rock singer Chrissie Hynde's public apology for a flippant remark about fire bombing McDonald's restaurants, which she made during a London, England, Greenpeace press conference. Subsequent bombing of a McDonald's in Milton Keynes, England; McDonald's organization's reaction.

Interview with pop singer Phoebe Snow, 36, who discusses her new comeback album, `Something Real.' Personal life; Career setbacks.

Profile of Scottish folk-rock singers, identical twins Charlie and Craig Reid, known as the Proclaimers. Scottish nationalism; Career; Background; New album, `Sunshine on Leith.'

Looks at the British nighttime soap opera, `EastEnders' which has been brought to the US by PBS. The show depicts life in London's gritty, ethnically mixed East End.

Discusses rock singer Paul Simon's December 13, 1987, concert at Madison Square Garden (New York, N.Y.) to benefit homeless children. Other `surprise' guest artists included rockers Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.