Born 81 Years Ago Today In Canada, He Became The Godfather Of Grunge
Dubbed the Godfather of Grunge, this singular musician has explored various styles while always staying true to his artistic integrity. He's 81 today.
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3 Girl Groups That Launched Successful Solo Stars
It's common for singers in girl groups to strike out on their own in the hopes of solo success, but it's uncommon for them to be as successful as these stars.
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1985 No. 1, Later A Sausage-Themed UK Christmas Smash, Hit The Top 41 Years Ago Today
In the mid-'80s, Starship released a chart-topping ode to the power of rock that the masses loved yet mocked, and was turned into a charity cover in the U.K.
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Quote Of The Day By Paul McCartney: 'Being A Teenager Who Lost His Mom Was ...'
Experiencing a family tragedy as a child left Paul McCartney deeply affected, but the acclaimed songwriter later found an outlet for his grief in music.
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6 Musicians With More Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Hits Than Elvis
Elvis may be known as the King of Rock 'N' Roll, but there are quite a few musicians who have out-performed him on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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5 Musicians Who Helped Invent The Power Ballad
A slow buildup to a roaring chorus with soul-searing vocals maketh the power ballad, and starting from the '60s, these are the sub-genre's co-founders.
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The Best Album Cover From Every Year Of The '70s
Album covers were an evolving art form in the 1970s, with designers cranking out now-classic packages for Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, Fleetwood Mac, and more.
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The 5 Greatest Performances In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame History
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors the greatest musicians in the biz, and sometimes they team up with other greats during their induction ceremonies.
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Why Are Vinyl Records So Expensive?
Vinyl records have ebbed and flowed in popularity for years, and now that they're at a high point, they're more expensive. But that's not all there is to it.
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The Last Hit Song The Beatles Released Before Imploding
The breakup of the Beatles was a seminal moment in rock history, and their final hit song that made it to No. 1 in 1970 unsurprisingly became a classic.
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One Of Soul's Most Beautiful Voices Belonged To A Singer Who Nearly Quit Music
Most musicians aren't lucky enough to reach legend status, but one of the most famous soul singers ever nearly gave everything up when he lost a collaborator.
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The Best One-Hit Wonders From The British Invasion
The British Invasion introduced a wave of bands that are still icons today, but there were also groups who had one hit in the U.S. and weren't heard from again.
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1984 No. 1, An Earworm Deemed 'Stupid' By Its Own Frontman, Topped The Charts 42 Years Ago Today
Sometimes artists don't look back too fondly on their own work, like one singer-songwriter who found his own No. 1 hit to be a little too goofy.
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Quote Of The Day By Tina Turner: 'Through The Hardships And Heartbreaks, I Discovered Within Me A Strength That ...'
Tina Turner became a household name and pop icon while prevailing over a shattered marriage and a major career slump, showing us all what real grit can achieve.
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5 Classic Singles That Define '60s Pop Group The Lettermen
The Lettermen harmonized their way through the '60s and beyond with mostly cover songs, and we've picked those that encapsulate the trio's unique style.
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The 5 Wealthiest Musicians In The World, Ranked
Many musicians struggle to even make a living at their craft. But these ultra-rich artists not only made billions, they made most of that money off music.
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The '70s Metal Album That Helped Write The Blueprint For Power Metal
The blueprint for power metal came from a band that included legendary metal pioneers like Ronnie James Dio and Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore.
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4 Folk Musicians Who Discovered Their Signature Sound By Accident
From playing banjos upside down to overly protective technicians, a fateful alignment of happenstance provided these folk artists with their own unique sound.
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