5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
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5 Classic Love Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
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5 Doo-Wop Songs That Take Boomers Right Back To Roller Rink Nights
The '50s conjure thoughts of poodle skirts, roller rinks, sock-hops, and doo-wop. Songs like "Sh-Boom" and "Runaround Sue" might take boomers back to that era.
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Don't Throw Out Concert Ticket Stubs From The '60s And '70s — They Could Be Worth Hundreds Or More
Ticket stubs from concerts by the Beatles, The Who, and more are selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars in today's lively rock memorabilia market.
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5 Phil Collins Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Phil Collins is a hit maker, but in 1985, he had the best year of his career, and songs like "Easy Lover," "One More Night," and Sussudio" prove it.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '90s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels
From the La's to the Proclaimers, these romantic anthems from the '90s may have been a flash in the pan, but they found a permanent place in our hearts.
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5 Peter Gabriel Songs That Prove 1986 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1986, Peter Gabriel released both his biggest-ever hit, "Sledgehammer," and "In Your Eyes," which would become one of the decade's most iconic love songs.
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'70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover
The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
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These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands
Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.
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Musicians Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 50
Usually No. 1 hits come from younger artists, but in rare cases, musicians like Louis Armstrong and David Rose have scored top hits after their 50th birthdays.
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Vintage Cassette Tapes You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
Next time you go thrifting, keep an eye out for these rare and potentially valuable cassette tapes from Madonna, Pearl Jam, Prince, and more.
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5 Beach Boys Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Beach Boys had many hits, but in 1966, they had the best year of their career with songs like "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "Sloop John B."
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This Cat Stevens Song Debuted In A Box Office Flop — It Became A Beloved Classic Anyway
In 1971, Cat Stevens was riding high and contributed a new song to a film that bombed, yet years later, both the song and the movie became firm fan-favorites.
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'60s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover
As younger generations discover boomer-era rock bands, lesser remembered '60s acts like the Animals, the Zombies, and Donovan are worthy of new audiences.
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Vertical Or Horizontal: What's The Best Way To Store Vinyl Records?
Vinyl records are prone to damage if stored incorrectly, and keeping your collection pristine starts with making sure it's kept in the proper orientation.
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5 Golden Oldies We Always Turn Up When They Come On The Radio
Golden Oldies have been around for so long that we all have a few we turn up when they come on the radio. Some of ours include "Respect," and "Stand By Me."
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Party
From the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.
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The 5 Best Beach Boys Songs That Aren't Good Vibrations
You can't go wrong with "Good Vibrations," but the Beach Boys have a deep bench of classics that showcase the group's remarkable range.
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5 Genesis Songs That Prove 1973 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Out of Genesis' entire discography, it's "Selling England by the Pound" and five of its songs that prove 1973 was the band's best year.
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The No. 1 Single Of The '60s Is An Iconic Dance Song No One Can Resist
Of all the songs from the '60s, this iconic dance song was named Billboard's top hit. If you've heard the track, odds are you couldn't resist doing the dance.
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The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse
For helping to defend their government from an attempted coup in 1991, young Soviet metalheads were rewarded with the concert of a lifetime.
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Rock Musicians From The '70s Whose Stage Costumes Defined The Decade
The 1970s were an innovative time for fashion, and rock musicians embraced it. Check out the artists whose stage costumes were definitive of the decade.
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This 1966 Masterpiece From The Beach Boys Brings Paul McCartney To Tears Every Time He Hears It
A Beach Boys masterpiece from 1966 not only went on to be one of the groups most enduring songs, but it also brings Paul McCartney to tears when he hears it.
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5 Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Punk Rock
Undoubtedly, 1977 was the decade's best for punk rock, with iconic releases from the Dead Boys, the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, the Clash, and more.
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Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic
Unlike the Beatles' "Abbey Road," some albums were ignored, even derided when they came out, only to be recognized as iconic years later.
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This Rolling Stones No. 1 Hit From 1973 Is A Tender Ballad — But No One Can Agree Who It's About
In 1973, a tender ballad by the Rolling Stones about a woman went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, but it's still a mystery who the song is actually about.
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At Just 27, Stevie Nicks Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
One of Stevie Nicks' first songs written for Fleetwood Mac is not only one of the band's iconic hits, but is one of the most covered ballads in modern music.
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Rockers Who Went Electronic Before It Was Cool — And Changed The Game
Rockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.
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5 Hits That Prove 1976 Was The Decade's Best Year For Breakup Songs
So many songs from 1976 define rock history, but not every tune that year was filled with good vibes — some addressed one of life's most painful situations.
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5 Classic Rock Hits You Had No Idea Are Actually Covers
We all enjoy a good cover, but some of our most beloved rock hits, from legends such as George Harrison and Santana, have long masqueraded as originals.
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