4 Chicago Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Chicago had a very successful career that spanned decades, but songs like "25 or 6 to 4" and "Make Me Smile/Now More Than Ever" prove 1970 was their best year.
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5 Buddy Rich Drum Solos That Cement His Status In Rock Music History
Buddy Rich is one of the best drummers of all time, and even though he was a jazz guy, these five rock solos earned him a place in rock history.
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5 Dance Hits That Took Over Every Club In The '80s
From Madonna to Soft Cell, if you were a clubgoer in the '80s, you were likely waiting for these iconic songs to play so you could shred the dance floor.
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This 1989 Billy Joel Signature Hit Is Also One Of His Most Hated Songs
Inspired by a history chat with John Lennon's son, no less, Billy Joel lit up the airwaves in 1989 with a hit song that even he wasn't too impressed with.
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The 5 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs For Getting Over A Breakup
These five Bruce Springsteen songs capture the pain and hope that come with picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and healing after a breakup.
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Born 59 Years Ago In New Orleans, This Singer Snapped Jazz Back Into The Mainstream
As the man behind the soundtrack to "When Harry Met Sally," this artist, who was born 59 years ago, brought jazz back to the mainstream in the '90s.
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In 1978, Talking Heads Turned This Southern Soul Track Into A Classic Cover For New Wave Diehards
Towards the end of the '70s, new wave was ready for the big time, when New York newcomers Talking Heads decided to pick up a song by proven hitmaker Al Green.
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This 1985 Rock No. 1, Theme Song For Brat Pack Flick Of The Same Name, Topped Charts 41 Years Ago Today
Written for a coming-of-age film yet inspired by a real-life hero, this 1985 chart-topper is a motivational spirit-lifter packaged in thumping '80s vibes.
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Quote Of The Day By Ringo Starr: 'I Hit The Drum And ...'
For anyone finding their dedication to a singular goal wavering, look to drummer Ringo Starr's example of a childhood dream turned into global superstardom.
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5 Classic Rock Songs With Even More Cowbell Than (Don't Fear) The Reaper
If Christopher Walken's music producer "SNL" character still wants more cowbell than "(Don’t Fear) the Reaper" has, he can find it in these classic rock songs.
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The 1976 Drum Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
John Bonham's 1976 drum solo, recorded years after his famed "Moby Dick" solo, is among the favorites of many rock drummers. It even changed rock history.
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3 Unfinished Songs That Became Classic Rock Hits
These songs from Otis Redding and the Beatles were left unfinished by their original creators, only to become Top 20 hits and, in one case, a timeless classic.
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Classic Rock's Best Duets Of The '80s That Prove Chemistry Can't Be Faked
The best duets thrive on real chemistry, and '80s duets from artists like Tina Turner and Bryan Adams, and hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford prove it.
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The Shortest Songs In Punk Rock History Are Even Cooler Today
Clocking in at under a minute each, these raucous bangers still manage to do what punk does best: getting a hard-hitting message across quickly and loudly.
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5 Album Covers That Made Vinyl Collecting An Art Form
The covers of these five albums, including Talking Heads' "Remain in Light" and Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm," turned vinyl collecting into a visual art.
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In 1975, Bruce Springsteen Released This Signature Hit — But It Never Reached No. 1
This 1975 rock anthem is one of Springsteen's most beloved songs, but it never reached Billboard's Top 20, let alone the top spot.
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5 Songs That Prove Country Artists Can Rock
Country artists like Chris Stapleton and Dolly Parton have proven they can rock, and others have collaborated with rockers like Pantera and Tom Morello.
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One Of Rock's Greatest Guitarists Was Born 76 Years Ago Today
Influenced by Jimmy Page and Beck, this famed guitarist has given us timeless riffs from tunes such as "Walk This Way," "Dream On," and "Sweet Emotion."
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5 Talking Heads Songs That Prove 1980 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Talking heads put out 10 albums in 11 years, but we think 1980 was the best year of their career due to their critically acclaimed album, "Remain in Light."
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This Powerful 1984 Pop No. 1, Initially Rejected By Tina Turner, Topped The Charts 42 Years Ago Today
Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" album, released in 1984, marked her triumphant return, bolstered by this song, which was at No. 1 on September 10 that year.
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Quote Of The Day By Barry Gibb: 'If You've Lost All Your Brothers ...'
By 2012, Barry Gibb was the only surviving member of the genre-defining disco act, the Bee Gees, and his philosophy of acceptance is one we could all use.
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '70s Actually Worth The Runtime
These lengthy tracks, including "Supper's Ready" from Genesis and the 14-part "Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres" from Rush, are epic in every sense of the word.
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The Best Vinyl Record Player Setups For Beginners
If you're new to the world of vinyl records, let us walk you through the four basic types of record player setups, with options for any budget.
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4 Classic Rock Songs Inspired By Your Favorite TV Shows
It's not rare to hear music inspired by television these days, but in the classic rock era, these tunes were few and far between.
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Rolling Stone Readers Called Him The Second-Best Frontman Ever — He Was Born 80 Years Ago Today
This vocal powerhouse and absolute legend of rock, named the second-best frontman by Rolling Stone, was born September 5, 1946, 80 years ago today.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies
The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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5 Unfinished Songs That Prove A Demo Doesn't Need A Final Cut To Hit Hard
When high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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What David Bowie's Most Famous Looks Actually Mean
No other musician is quite as linked to their famous looks like glam rock superstar David Bowie. Here is a look at David Bowie's most iconic looks.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1975
The charts in the fall of 1975 were as rich as the season's changing colors, with timeless hits from the Eagles and Elton John filling the cooling air.
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One Of Jazz's Most Enduring Crossovers Has No Known Author
Jazz musicians like Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong recorded the most well-known versions of this classic crossover song with no known author.
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