Sometimes the first take is the one to run with, as was the case with Barry McGuire's 1965 hit, which rode the wave of Bob Dylan-inspired protest songs.
Read MoreBonnie Raitt has said she embraces being known as a "badass" because she's dedicated her life to blues and rock 'n' roll, and she likes being a nonconformist.
Read MoreIn the fall of 1964, songs like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "Baby Love," "Last Kiss," "She's Not There," and "Dancing in the Street" were dominating the airwaves.
Read MoreThe allure of vinyl records can be enough to take them on the move, and these portable vinyl players deliver impressive sound with plenty of modern features.
Read MoreSeveral of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.
Read MoreWhile the 1970s produced a wealth of successful musicians who rose to peak stardom with tunes that are still popular today, many of them simply faded away.
Read MoreOne day in 1971, while his bandmates went to the pub, John Bonham stayed behind at Headley Grange to record an iconic beat for this iconic Led Zeppelin song.
Read MoreGuitarists ruled the rock world in the 1980s, and these five solos from the likes of Prince, Randy Rhoads, and Kirk Hammett remind us why.
Read MoreThis Roy Orbison song was a No. 1 hit in 1964, and in the '80s it was revamped for the Gen X audience by Van Halen. Here's a look at the track's history.
Read MoreMeat Loaf was one of rock history's most dramatic singers, and it's no surprise that his energy was driven by a desire to apply acting principles to his art.
Read MoreWe're rounding up five classic KISS songs that show why 1976 was the loudest, boldest, and most creative year of the legendary band’s career.
Read MoreThe music that has come to be called yacht rock has a few trademark qualities, but this Doobie Brothers hit from 1978 is the captain of the genre.
Read MoreConcertgoers in the '70s and '80s had some extraordinary chances to witness rock history. These unforgettable shows were worth every penny and then some.
Read MoreTaught to fend for himself by his mother, this legendary musical prodigy lifted himself from childhood poverty and invented an entirely new genre of music.
Read MoreThese rock bangers turn your routine grocery run into a trip down memory lane. Here are 10 songs you're almost guaranteed to hear between the aisles.
Read MoreThere are plenty of classic blues songs with no known authors, and this one appeared on a 1968 album featuring Jimmy Page before he was known as a guitar god.
Read MoreBefore Ginger Baker launched into the rock-fame stratosphere with Cream, he was drumming away in a seedy London jazz club for a constantly changing blues band.
Read MoreEveryone and their grandparents are probably familiar with this track, and what better time to celebrate it than the birthday of the man behind it?
Read MoreThese four pop supergroups united some of music's major stars. Here are the collaborations that produced chart-topping hits and earned a place in pop history.
Read MoreTony Bennett was the first to record this romantic track back in 1951, but Bobby Vinton took it to the top of the charts 12 years later.
Read MoreWillie Nelson has been making music longer than most of us have been alive. If anyone understands the medium's ability to bring us together, it's him.
Read MoreIn 1978 disco was at peak popularity, and hits from that genre like "Boogie Ooogie Oogie," "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "I Want Your Love" took over.
Read MoreThese hit singles are the result of legendary musicians coming together. We ranked these star-studded collaborations from some of rock's best supergroups.
Read MoreJohn Petrucci built his reputation on progressive metal wizardry, but shredding is only part of his arsenal. His solos reveal a remarkably versatile player.
Read MoreWe're rounding up the classic Motown hits that still bring Boomers to the dance floor. Turn up the timeless tunes and let's keep the party going.
Read MoreSome of the best female-led soft rock came from Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton-John, Tina Turner, Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand.
Read MoreSo many romantic duets defined the 1960s. We're rounding up some timeless songs with playful chemistry and passion that still make listeners swoon.
Read MoreBefore you sink too much cash into your vinyl collection, make sure you know what to look for — and, more importantly, what to avoid.
Read MoreIn the late summer of 1962, a New Jersey quartet called the Four Seasons whipped up a lively, chart-topping tune that preceded a string of '60s hits for them.
Read MoreJohn Lee Hooker may be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, but his humble upbringing and grounded style are reflected in his daily life.
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